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Check your estate plan after divorce!
What does an estate actually mean? Have you noticed that lawyers use the word “estate” a lot? Probate estates, trust estate, marital estates, etc. An
Green Space: Erica interviews Amanda Knaffla, J.D., CTFA, Range Bank, Marquette
Earlier this week, I wrote about ways Taproot Law can support unmarried couples with estate planning kits. Our latest Green Space article features Amanda Knaffla,
Cohabitation: estate planning and cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples are more important than you think
Meet Bill and Marilyn: Partners for Life Marilyn, who is in her early 70s, was distraught. Her life partner of the last 30 years, Bill,
Green Space: Erica interviews Attorney Marybeth Marin, divorce and custody attorney (Marquette)
As Taproot continues to redefine “general practice”, we are building a community with people who support our clients in other ways. Through our series, Green
Divorce Month: Taproot offers Friendly Divorces, Directed Mediation, and Post-Divorce Help. Plus, Lessons from Erica’s divorce
The first divorce I ever did was my own. Even as a lawyer, the process was challenging to navigate while experiencing the emotional pain of
Taproot goes ALL-IN on Limited Scope Representation, a bittersweet goodbye to Josie, and hello, Emily!
Limited scope representation is here to stay! Six years ago, Michigan’s Supreme Court adopted rules that allowed lawyers to help a client through a portion
Go Green, Go White Edition: Taproot partners with MSU faculty and students to improve your experience
In this week’s blog post, Ann reflects on her semester back in the college classroom with some reflections from her student, Neha. Taproot Law stands
An open letter to Delta County and Schoolcraft County leaders and innovators: Join me to bring legal services to your community
Hello innovators and leaders across the UP! Not sure if we’ve met, yet. I’m Erica Payne and I’m an attorney, based in Marquette since 2012.