As I continue to advise clients in my elder law practice, I realize how important it is for families to seek advice from an Elder Law attorney as their loved ones need more and more assistance. Whether the loved one Continue reading
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Why Contracts Are So Important
“Get it in Writing”
By: Krissia J. Krohn
Many people have probably heard the phrase “get it in writing.” The basic concept of this old saying is that people talk, and more often than not, a hard copy document is easier to believe than a battle of “he said Continue reading
Wrongful Termination in an At-Will Employment State
Wrongful Termination Laws in Michigan
By: Krissia J. Krohn
Michigan is considered an “at-will” employment state. This means, absent a contract stating otherwise, the employment can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time, for any or no reason at Continue reading
Saginaw Prenuptial Attorney
To most people, prenuptial agreements, or “prenups” as they are commonly called, have a bad connotation. Many believe that such agreements are entered into solely to plan for an inevitable divorce. In reality, there are many reasons why a couple might consider singing a pre-nuptial agr Continue reading
Boundary Disputes: Adverse Possession
By: Makenzie Sipes
Did you know a trespasser can gain legal ownership of your land just by occupying it? In the legal profession, this is called “adverse possession.”
Don’t worry, adverse possession does not happen overnight. There are a variety of factor Continue reading
How to Setup an LLC Properly
Do you run your own business or have plans of starting a small business? If so, you may need a Limited Liability Company (LLC) set up to ensure you are protecting the assets you earn. An LLC is a business entity with one or more owners that provides liability protection to its owners. Continue reading
Grandparenting Time and Child Custody
By: Makenzie P. Sipes
Did you know that Michigan is one of few states with a statute specifically providing “grandparenting time” in child custody disputes? Under the Child Custody Act of 1970, a grandparent can seek an order awarding grandparenting time under specific and Continue reading
Michigan Dog Bite Laws
We love our furry friends and often treat them as members of our families. However, dog bites are a common cause of injury in the United States. Approximately 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites every year, according to the Center for Disease Control. Luckily, Michigan law provide Continue reading
Guardianship vs. Conservatorship
By: Makenzie P. Sipes
A fact of life is that there may come a time when our loved ones become unable to care for themselves or their affairs. This can include anyone ranging from minors, elderly, individuals with mental illness or disability, or formerly competent adults who hav Continue reading
PROPERTY BENEFICIARY
In today’s world there are many ways to add a beneficiary to our various assets. At most financial institutions you can add a beneficiary on your accounts by filling out a simple form. Property, however, is often mistakenly left without a beneficiary because people do not realize they Continue reading