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...
A Michigan estate plan is not just a will that designates recipients for your assets when you die. It can also include numerous documents that protect you while you are still alive. Medical advance directives can protect you in an emergency where you cannot speak for...
Most traffic violations lead to roadside stops and tickets. If you drive too fast, turn without using a signal or otherwise break Michigan's traffic laws, a police officer may pull you over and write you a ticket. Sometimes, the police officer will accuse you of more...
For much of your marriage, you and your spouse have probably shared your income and worked jointly toward certain financial goals. A secure and comfortable retirement is frequently the biggest goal for a couple thinking about the future other than buying a home....
While many people don’t think that they need an estate plan until they’re older, the truth is that you should start estate planning as young as 18. There are certain legal documents that protect you during your lifetime that you may benefit from, which is why it’s...