Here's a question that an attorney posted on an open forum for Michigan attorneys. (The details have been changed for the client's privacy): I have a client who is currently married to 2 men. Her first marriage occurred in 1982....
Why should an unmarried couple have an estate plan?
This relates to a couple -either same-sex or opposite sex - who live together in a long-term relationship. Often, the partners have the same plans and desires regarding their estate as would a married couple: in the event of death,...
Michigan Hidden Talent Tour
The Livonia Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Westland and the Greater Farmington Chambers, is hosting Lt. Governor Brian Calley and newly-elected Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein at a unique networking event in Livonia. The event is a...
Veterans Benefits
The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs has established a web site to help veterans and their families to discover what benefits are available, to apply for those benefits, and to track their claim on line. The site is http://www.va.gov/explore, or...
The ABLE Act: Not ready for Prime Time
In December, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, with the aim of providing another financial tool for families with a disabled or special needs child. However, the bill was watered down significantly...
Supreme Court Approves Prayer at Legislative Sessions
In a 5-4 ruling today, the U. S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Town of Greece, New York, v. Galloway, et. al., ruling that the Town's practice of opening its monthly town board meetings with a...
Creighton, McLean & Shea launches a new website!
Creighton, McLean & Shea launches a new website!
Michigan Supreme Court 2012-2013 Term to End
The 2012 - 2013 Michigan Supreme Court Term ends on July 31, 2013. Click to see all of the latest Term Opinions....
New Law affecting Condominium Associations
The Michigan Legislature has just passed 2013 PA 134, a new law regarding the operation of Condominium Associations in Michigan. This new law takes effect January 14, 2014. First of all, this new law requires any Condominium Association to make...
Life Support Decisions
Terri Shiavo is back in the news. Terri died in 2005, nearly two weeks after doctors removed the feeding tube that had sustained her for more than a decade. She was severely brain damaged and became a national focal point...
George Shea appointed Civil Mediator
We are please to announce that George Shea has been appointed as a Civil Mediator by the Oakland County Circuit Court. As a Civil Mediator, he may be called upon by the Court to act as a mediator to try...
