For the person putting a plan in place in Michigan: what a will, a trust, or a full plan costs, whether a trust or a TOD deed changes how property passes, how Michigan documents are signed, and how to name a guardian.
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In Michigan, a will-based plan pays probate attorney fees of typically 1.7%MCR 5.313(A) (attorney entitled to reasonable compensation; MRPC 1.5(a) factors); MCL 700.3721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.7%MCR 5.313(A) (attorney entitled to reasonable compensation; MRPC 1.5(a) factors); MCL 700.3721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate; a funded revocable trust keeps those assets out of probate and off that fee.