Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Welcome back to Michigan! Unless there is something unusual in the Florida trust it should probably be just as effective here as in Florida - even if you have not updated it to reflect your change of legal residence. However, other parts of your estate plan may not work as well. Wills and powers of attorney are more state specific. It is probably best to have your 2005 documents reviewed to make sure they will still meet your current needs, verify trust funding, and update your wills, and medical and financial powers of attorney. Additionally, Michigan has a new trust code that is effective April 1, 2010 so it is a good idea to have your trust reviewed anyway. An experienced estate planning attorney will help make sure you have peace of mind.