Losing a loved one is hard. While you struggle to cope with the emotional ramifications of your loss, you might also be worried about other issues pertaining to your loved one. Some of those issues might involve your loved one’s estate. These can be tricky matters,...
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Cellphone use a concern for distracted driving in Michigan
Owning a cellphone is as common as owning a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, this often means that motorists will have a cellphone with them while they are driving. With distracted driving a major issue, cellphone use while driving remains a highlighted concern on...
The basics of the probate process in Michigan
When individuals in Michigan and elsewhere draft an estate plan, they are taking the time to memorialize their wishes in writing. These wishes can detail what happens to their assets and property after they pass, medical directives if they are deemed incompetent,...
Living with the effects of a brain injury for 50 years
As remarkable as the human body's ability to heal after serious injury is, some injuries never heal completely. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause effects, both subtle and obvious, that last for years, decades, even the rest of your life. Thus, if...
Chain-reaction truck accident on I-75
We may think that our area of the state and country is a bit safer than other parts, especially when it comes to our roadways. However, regardless of where one lives, even here in Troy. This was demonstrated in a recent truck accident on I-75 that involved multiple...
How can estate planning help keep my secrets, secret?
This is a judgment free blog post. Most Michiganders have things in their lives or past that they would rather other not know. Perhaps, there is a folder on one’s phone that they would not want their mother to open, or a website membership they would rather their wife...
What are the costs associated with a spinal cord injury?
One of the most serious injuries a person in Michigan can suffer in a car accident is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can be physically catastrophic, as they often leave a person paralyzed to some extent. However, spinal cord injuries can also be...
On what basis can I challenge a loved one’s will in court?
When a person in Michigan executes a will, they do so with the intention that their wishes will be followed regarding the distribution of assets to their chosen heirs through the probate process. However, things do not always run so smoothly especially if an heir...
How to handle the family home during estate administration
For many people, the home that they live in is the biggest asset that they ever purchase in their life. As such, the family home may be the largest single asset that someone includes in their estate plan or last will. If you are the executor of an estate and must deal...
How many drivers in Michigan don’t have insurance on their car?
When it comes to motor vehicle insurance, Michigan is one of the most notorious states for having high-cost policies. The no-fault insurance law in Michigan means that drivers pay more than they do for minimum coverage in Michigan than they would in other states....

