Not An Easy Conversation

Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • November 14, 2022

It’s never easy. We know that. We know that discussing what will happen if you become incapacitated or deceased might be unsettling, but we are here for you.

All human beings, regardless of how successful or wealthy, are mere mortals. We are all going to die. No amount of money in the world can keep us from dying. The wealthiest titans of the world like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Elon Musk are going to die. We saw that no matter how wealthy Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, became he couldn’t halt his cancer from ending his life tragically early at a young age.

These are the facts. It’s your responsibility to be prepared so your next of kin will be able to manage your estate and benefit from the hard work you did in your lifetime. If you want your survising spouse and surviving children to have a hassle-free experience after you die, we advise being prepared for the inevitable.

The probate attorneys at the Thav, Ryke & Associates law firm will treat you like family in your time of need. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at 800-728-3363.

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Some Benefits of Estate Planning

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • September 19, 2023
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Should I have a Living Will or a Trust?

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • September 7, 2023
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By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • August 15, 2023
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Football Player and ‘The Blind Side’ subject Oher Alleges Tuohy Family Made Millions Off Lie

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • August 10, 2023
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Being Prepared about Living Trusts and Wills

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • July 18, 2023
When coming to meet with a top Michigan Probate Attorney about a living trust or will, there are a few things that YOU can do to make the meeting even better.
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Probate Law Firm Moves to New Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • June 18, 2023
  Thav, Ryke & Associates, a probate law firm in Michigan, has moved to a new office in Grand Rapids. Our new address is 6255 28th Street SE Suite B, Grand Rapids.
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Family Member Priorities for Inheritances

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • June 8, 2023
  A will isn’t just part of a parent’s estate plan: it’s an attorney’s paradise.
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Disharmony in the Family Can Lead to Estate Bitterness

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • May 28, 2023
Sadly, we don’t have control over family disputes. Conflict can happen when family members have different views or beliefs that clash.
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Don’t Be in Jeopardy… Get a Probate Lawyer to Help with Your Estate

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • May 8, 2023
The TV show Jeopardy! has been in the news a lot ever since its iconic, and long-time host Alex Trebek died from Pancreatic cancer at the end of 2020.

A Checklist for an Executor

By Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • April 28, 2023
When a parent or someone close to you passes away, it can be a trying experience.