Prenuptial agreements can do a lot. They can protect a business, for instance, by showing that the spouse has no claim to the company or its earnings. They can protect assets that were brought into the marriage or future earnings. They can help sort out commingled...
Does a relative need a guardianship or a conservatorship?
Michigan residents who are taking care of an elderly parent or other relative may at some point need some legal documentation in order to continue meeting their loved ones' needs. Usually what is required is either a guardianship or a conservatorship, and sometimes a...
Protect your future by avoiding estate planning pitfalls
Estate planning is a crucial step for everyone, even for Michigan residents who do not consider themselves wealthy. This process can allow you to decide what will happen to your hard-earned money and assets after you pass away as well as lay the groundwork to protect...
Key facts about Social Security Disability reviews
Social Security Disability (SSD) payments are subject to reviews. It's important to know how this process works and what you should expect, even after you've been approved and you'd been receiving payments.First off, if the doctors think your condition will improve,...
Don’t approach home buying without professional legal guidance
Real estate contracts, like all contacts, arrange the terms by which two or more parties arrive at a deal. Because real estate is such a complex asset with many features that may raise issues, the contracts that address real estate transactions are rarely simple, and...