Year: 2018
The hotel industry in the Traverse City area is experiencing a fair amount of activity. Properties for sale have been sold, and there are additional projects in the proposal phase. This points to increased growth and opportunity in the local … Continue reading
An early morning jog in Michigan turned out to be a bad way to start the day. A Wayne County Sheriff’s Department employee was struck and killed during an early morning jog. The off-duty officer was allegedly struck by a … Continue reading
The death of a prominent citizen of Detroit emphasizes the need of establishing an estate plan. Aretha Franklin recently passed away at the age of 76 and she had apparently done no estate planning. It is said that she did not … Continue reading
The opioid drug crisis continues to plague Michigan and the nation. Two people, a man and a woman, who own an assisted living facility in Oakland County, are facing criminal law charges after drugs and firearms were allegedly found on their property. … Continue reading
It’s time for you to tell your spouse that you want to end your marriage. You started considering divorce a year ago. You mulled it over. You thought it through. You went to counseling. Nothing helped, and now you know … Continue reading
Becoming new parents can be one of the most exciting steps in a young family’s life in Michigan. While there are so many things to be considered and provided for the new family member, establishing or reviewing an estate plan … Continue reading
Planning an estate can have many facets to cover many beneficiaries and many situations in Michigan. Trusts can be put in place to help provide for handicapped or mentally disabled relatives. There is a third category where trusts may be the … Continue reading
Digital media is having a more significant impact on people’s lives in Michigan every day. There are new applications and new games. Now there is a court decision that could even impact the authenticity of wills. A young man committed suicide … Continue reading
Divorce in Michigan is still a reality for many marriages. It is seldom entered into without thought and consideration. Divorce is never something for which one wants to plan. But if the possibility of a divorce presents itself, there are certain steps … Continue reading
Young people entering the workforce in Michigan and just beginning their professional and family life may see estate planning as something to worry about further down the road. The reality is that, like planning for retirement, it is better to … Continue reading