You would expect a professional truck driver to drive a professionally maintained rig. Yet, recent statistics from Brake Safety Day show this is often not the case. Brake Safety Day is an annual event promoted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. As part of it,...
Month: July 2021
How the probate process pays debts and distributes assets
Probate includes paying a deceased's remaining debts before distributing his or her assets to heirs. As noted by the Michigan Court Rules website, an estate's personal representative must publish a notice informing creditors of the name of the deceased and the date of...
Motorcyclists may be hit by left-turning drivers
Motorcyclists always must be aware of the risks that they face from other drivers. All it takes is one mistake that someone else makes for you to find yourself in the hospital after being hit on your bike. Perhaps the most common accident to be aware of is when a...
Reducing inheritance conflict among siblings
When you have more than one child, it may bring you comfort to think about your kids coming together and leaning on one another after your passing. However, in some cases, inheritance conflicts throw a wrench in the works and result in children facing off against one...
What should executors know about the probate process?
Being named the executor of a loved one's will is a huge responsibility. That is why you must ensure you are fully prepared for the many tasks involved. According to Kiplinger, executors are responsible for paying debts, dispersing assets, and handling estate...
Tips for staying safe when you are driving in the summer
Summer is a great time to take that road trip you are your family have been planning or just to enjoy a local jaunt in Michigan to visit historic sites or natural wonders. What you should definitely keep in mind, though, is that summer, with its glorious weather and...