While planning for estate administration, you keep thinking about the person in charge of closing your affairs. What tips should you consider for yourself and your executor? Kiplinger offers guidance on how estate creators and their executors may prepare for the...
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How does Michigan’s helmet law affect you after a motorcycle crash?
Motorcyclists in Michigan don't always have to wear a helmet. Every rider gets to decide for themselves whether they want to wear a helmet when they go out on the road. To legally operate a motorcycle in Michigan without a helmet, however, the motorcyclist needs to...
Should I put my adult child’s name on the deed to my home?
One of the overarching goals of estate planning is to help your heirs avoid probate. Avoiding probate can be desirable for many reasons, including the fact that assets may sit for years in probate depending on the situation, and probate is a public process. Many...
Can you get compensation for lost wages after a car accident?
Heading home from work on a Thursday evening, you get T-boned by a driver who was intoxicated and who ran a stop sign. It’s pretty clear that they caused the accident, and the police wasted no time assigning blame. You’re injured, and they take you to the hospital,...
Why can’t you remember your car crash?
If you were involved in a serious car crash and are having difficulty remembering parts or even all of it, you’re not alone. Memory loss can occur after a traumatic event like a crash. Memory loss can also be one symptom of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you have...
What can living trusts do for my estate plan?
Most Americans are familiar with the concept of a will, even if they do not have one themselves. Of course, a well-written will is a cornerstone of any thoughtful estate plan. However, the options go well beyond a will if you are looking to maximize the power of your...
What do you know about avoiding probate?
While you know little about estate administration in Michigan, you know you want to avoid probate at all costs. What does that look like? Forbes offers strategies for circumventing the judicial process. Take steps to ensure your heirs and beneficiaries receive their...
Dirty tricks and bad mistakes: How to avoid trouble with your car accident claim
You got hurt in a car wreck. Your vehicle has a lot of damage, and you face some time off work. You need the insurance company of the driver who caused your wreck to step up and pay your claim quickly and fairly. Don’t count on everything going as you might hope. All...
Teen driver tips
Teenagers earning their driver's license is one of the biggest milestones in their young-adult lives. Just because they have their license, it does not mean a teen driver is incapable of causing an accident. One out of every four car accidents is the result of a...
What types of accidents most commonly result in amputations?
Data compiled by WebMD shows that there are nearly 1.8 amputees that reside in the U.S. While it's true that illness accounts for some of those amputations, countless others have a limb amputated due to their involvement in an accident such as a fire or car crash. ...

