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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
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