Monday, April 27, 2020

Remote Signatures Under Governor’s Executive Order

estate planning ann arborIt was impossible to complete the estate planning process without the physical presence of two witnesses and a notary. Until now!  

How is this possible?

How can we get electronic signatures during the CoronaVirus?

On April 8th, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-41 allowing electronic signatures and remote witnessing and notarization, which is effective immediately and which will remain in place until May 6, 2020.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!



If you would like to learn more, contact Marty Bodnar, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.

Monday, April 20, 2020

Electronic Signatures Effective Immediately for a Limited Time

estate planning ann arborAs a result of the Stay Home, Be Safe executive order issued by Governor Whitmer in response to the Coronavirus virus people are required to stay home and quarantine. Did you know we’re still available via phone, Zoom or Skype to start a conversation about getting your affairs in order? In the past, we couldn’t sign the documents because the law requires the physical presence of two witnesses and a notary. Until now!  

On April 8th, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-41, allowing electronic signatures and remote witnessing and notarization effective. This is immediately and will remain in place until May 6, 2020. The following are the highlights of this executive order:

Learn more here!

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!



If you would like to learn more, contact Marty Bodnar, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Why Now is the Best Time to Get Your Affairs in Order

estate planning attorney Ann ArborAs each day passes and we settle more and more into our nest aka our homes, the need to get our affairs in order feels very real.
I often say that parents do a lot for their child during their lifetimes. The last gift that we give to them is to make sure everything we leave behind is in order.
Getting your affairs in order involves preparing for your death by signing a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Trust and making sure your assets and beneficiaries are titled correctly. It also involves preparing for your incapacity by signing Financial and Health Powers of Attorney.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!


If you would like to learn more, contact Marty Bodnar, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Get Your Affairs in Order Now!

estate planning attorney ann arborAs an estate planning attorney, I often get phone calls around the New Year when people make resolutions to get their affairs in order. Phone calls also increase when a tragedy strikes. For example, when Kobe Bryant died people started to realize the fragility of life. As each day passes and we settle more and more into our nest aka our homes, the need to get our affairs in order feels very real.


I often say that parents do a lot for their child during their lifetimes. The last gift that we give to them is to make sure everything we leave behind is in order.
Getting your affairs in order involves preparing for your death by signing a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Trust and making sure your assets and beneficiaries are titled correctly. It also involves preparing for your incapacity by signing Financial and Health Powers of Attorney.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more, contact Marty Bodnar, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.