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Most of the time, probate proceedings are simply formalities. They involve the courts reviewing the estate plan and overseeing the process of distributing assets among beneficiaries. However, sometimes the Michigan probate courts have to play a bigger role in a … Continue reading
Often, meticulous planning goes into the event of a wedding. However, the planning occasionally only goes as far as the wedding day itself. Couples commonly neglect to consider how the marriage is going to work in practical terms. Legal and … Continue reading
Many home buyers assume that the negotiating is over once they make an offer on a home and the seller accepts it. That’s not necessarily the case. Just like there are instances in which buyers can pull out of a … Continue reading
Divorce can be emotionally draining, and discussing what you are going through during this phase of life can certainly help you through the process. But sharing how you are feeling with a close friend is one thing, and sharing the … Continue reading
Almost everyone has heard about estate planning and some of the benefits of engaging in this process. Many individuals that have made significant contributions to society during their lifetime may also want to know what will become of their legacy … Continue reading
When you decide that you want to get a divorce, one of the first hurdles is telling your spouse. What you need to remember is that once you ask them to divorce, that will be the beginning of the end … Continue reading
Most couples with children who get divorced in Michigan will have to share custody after the divorce. Some couples secure a nearly even division of parenting time, while other couples have one parent with far more physical custody than the … Continue reading
Many people have a plan for tomorrow, next week and next year. However, when it comes to planning for our own death it can be uncomfortable and often procrastinated. Probate can be a public, costly and lengthy process. Mistakes that … Continue reading
Your property can help the people that you love when you die. Creating an estate plan or at least a last will helps guarantee that certain assets go to specific people. Otherwise, the Michigan probate court will have the final … Continue reading
Those ads for back-to-school sales that are starting already can be particularly stressful for newly separated or divorced parents. If you’re facing your first new school year – or at least the first one where your kids won’t be going … Continue reading