A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision highlights a costly mistake: failing to list your trust as an additional insured on your homeowner’s policy. In this post, Jo Anne Hinds explains the case, what went wrong, and how a simple phone call to your insurance company could protect your trust property from denied claims.

From wedding rings to garden tools, your personal belongings are considered “tangible personal property” under Michigan law. In this post, Jo Anne Hinds explains how to properly gift these items in your estate plan, why sticky notes won’t hold up in court, and how a legally recognized personal property list can help avoid family disputes.

Based on Jo Anne’s popular in-person workshops offered across Mid-Michigan, this new online course will walk you through key estate planning topics—like what your trust really means and how to prepare your successor trustee. With real-life examples and practical insights, this self-paced course will soon be available to take anytime, from anywhere.