To many people, estate planning is synonymous with choosing beneficiaries for their property when they die. That is certainly an important component of the estate planning process, but it is far from the only step involved. Estate planning is also – in addition to...
You can’t really be exposed to much in the way of cinema or television without being at least casually aware that the authorities routinely give criminal suspects their “Miranda Warning.” This informs them about their rights, including the right to legal...
When parents are going through a divorce, they typically think of custody as who their child will live with. A parent who shares custody with his or her ex must divide the time the child is at each house. Generally speaking, both parents usually like to share custody,...
Shoplifting is a big issue in Michigan. Retailers ranging from the largest big box stores in the area to locally owned shops have to deal with product loss or shrink caused by customers taking products without paying for them. Some shoplifting involved impulse crimes....
If you have an estate plan when you divorce, you’ll need to make some changes to it. While the last thing you may want to do right about now is spend more time looking at legal documents, this is not something you don’t want to neglect. Timing is crucial. Some changes...
Every Michigan estate plan includes different documents. Some people only have a will. Others rely primarily on trusts to achieve their estate planning goals. However, the best plans include multiple different documents to achieve several different unique goals. In...
The epidemic of drug overdose fatalities in the U.S. has led lawmakers across the country to determine that saving a life is more important than arresting someone for a relatively minor drug-related offense. That’s why most states, including Michigan, have Good...
As a parent who is always looking for better opportunities, you were thrilled when you were offered additional training and a higher-paying role in another state. You don’t want to pass it up, because this is the promotion that you’ve been waiting for. There’s a...
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, one of the things you may need to determine is how to divide your property (including your marital home). Michigan follows equitable distribution laws, which means that your property needs to be divided fairly. This...
Family circumstances can change quickly and with little warning. Those changes could have major implications for the family's shared custody arrangements. A parent could accept a new job in a different state, get engaged to a new romantic partner or develop health...