When you die in Michigan, a portion of your estate might have to go through probate before your beneficiaries can receive their assets. Probate is the process in which your assets are distributed to your heirs and beneficiaries. Fortunately, there are a few assets...
Property division and retirement accounts during divorce
During a divorce, your mind is often occupied by a myriad of issues, so taxes are likely among the least pressing things at this time. In Michigan, most people often forget about their 401(k)s, pensions and annuities. Before divorcing your partner, ensure that there...
Estate planning errors to avoid
In recent years, several celebrity estates have been in the news because of such mistakes as creating trusts and failing to fund them or because of not creating an estate plan at all. The very wealthy are as likely to make these and other estate planning errors as...
Reviewing beneficiary designations is crucial to an estate plan
If you have an IRA, 401(k) or any other type of financial account, it likely comes with a beneficiary designation attached to it. In most cases, the language contained within a beneficiary designation trumps whatever you write in your will. Therefore, it is important...
What is the role of a psychologist in a custody hearing?
Courts in Michigan settle child custody disputes by determining the custody arrangement that represents the best solution for the child. The Michigan Child Custody Act identifies specific factors the court should use to make this determination. In many cases, a...
What to consider when filing for divorce in Michigan
When you're filing for divorce, doing what's best for your children is always one of your biggest priorities. You're focused on fighting for custody, negotiating for child support and making sure your child can enjoy a high standard of living. But during this process,...
Staying safe on the road this autumn
Drivers in Michigan should be aware that roads are more dangerous during the fall months than at other times of the year. For example, drivers are more than three times as likely to hit an animal on the road in November than in any other month. Because of the...
What is disorderly conduct in the state of Michigan?
Many people have heard the term "disorderly conduct" but aren't quite sure what it means. In the state of Michigan, disorderly conduct is defined as public behavior that disturbs other people. This can range from sexual offenses to loitering to picketing funerals....
Pregnancy discrimination detrimental to baby as well as mother
The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers in New Jersey from discriminating against employees or potential employees due to pregnancy or childbirth. It also prohibits discrimination because of a medical condition that is related to childbirth or...
What to know about obtaining benefits after a divorce
The later in life that you get divorced, the less time that there is to recover from the financial fallout the end of a marriage may cause. In some cases, you may have to rely on Social Security benefits to make ends meet if you are no longer able to work on a part or...
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