Author: Alward Fisher
Alward Fisher is honored and excited to welcome our newest attorney, Anne (“Annie”) M. Nietling, to the firm! Annie brings an impressive mix of experience to the firm, including international business law, community organization, and seeking solutions to affordable housing … Continue reading
When your spouse serves you with divorce papers, you may worry about how your impending divorce will affect your small business or partnership interests. You might also wonder whether you have waited too long to protect your business assets by … Continue reading
To finalize your last will and testament in Traverse City or elsewhere in Michigan, you do not need to have it notarized. Instead, the will must be in writing, you must sign or acknowledge the will in front of two … Continue reading
Why should you choose an executor when you are making your will? An executor can help ensure everything goes smoothly as your estate goes through the probate process. In this article, we at Alward Fisher discuss some additional reasons for … Continue reading
Our lives change over time, and what may have seemed like a workable or fair parenting schedule at the time of divorce may no longer be ideal in the long term. Children have different needs and concerns as they grow, … Continue reading
Divorce is never easy, but it can become even more complicated and emotionally draining when a family business is involved. In Michigan, the division of marital assets, including businesses, is governed by the principle of equitable distribution. This means that … Continue reading
A married couple’s financial situation can change dramatically between signing a prenuptial agreement and deciding to divorce. It’s no wonder that many spouses might see an old premarital agreement as unfair and wonder if they can invalidate it. While there … Continue reading
Untangling your financial life from that of your spouse is one of the most daunting tasks you’ll face as you prepare for the divorce process, and it’s a task that can quickly become messy. Any mistakes or errors during this … Continue reading
As a business owner, you take pride in what you’ve built and the successes you’ve achieved. However, if you are married, you must know the potential impact of a divorce on your business assets. Depending on the circumstances, business assets … Continue reading
The Corporate Transparency Act (also known as the Corporate Transparency Act of 2024, as that is the year the law took effect) recently became law. All business owners must have a full understanding of the law to ensure compliance and … Continue reading