Author: Alward Fisher
Traverse City is a beautiful place for people in northern Michigan to call home. It is one of the largest cities in the northern Lower Peninsula, and it has all of the amenities of a major city combined with the … Continue reading
People in Michigan and the rest of the country are living longer. While for the most part, this is a good thing, deteriorating health, and especially dementia, can cause financial and other complications as people age. In the case of … Continue reading
People tend to be aware that having an estate plan is a good idea as one gets older. The recent prominent deaths of a couple of celebrities who did not have estate plans served to drive that issue home with … Continue reading
Much has been said and written of late regarding Aretha Franklin and the fact that she died without a will. While estate planning is the better way to go to ensure that one’s final wishes are carried out, failure to … Continue reading
The decision to end a marriage when there are children involved is never easy nor is it often entered into lightly. While it may have a negative impact on a child’s life in Michigan, it is not always best to remain … Continue reading
The opioid crisis continues to plague Michigan and our nation and is permeating small, quiet communities everywhere. One of those communities is Utica, a small city north of Detroit. A child’s birthday party was disrupted and went from a peaceful … Continue reading
For many couples, divorce can quickly become a contentious battle, with each spouse doing anything in their power to “win.” This approach may help either spouse feel vindicated about the end of the marriage, but it can do more harm … Continue reading
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