Marriage and Divorce Rates in Michigan
Tidbits of information for you about Marriage and Divorce in Michigan numbers. Many would be happy to know that marriages in Michigan are at record lows and the same is true for divorces in Michigan, they too are at record... Read More →
How is an hourly rate determined
Hiring an attorney is overwhelming and stressful for a variety of reasons, whether it be the reason for needing legal services or just the cost of legal services. Most people, if asked, would likely anticipate hiring a lawyer to be... Read More →
DIY Fixes Part 2 Probate matters and minors
DIY Fixes Part 2 – Incorrect POA With most legal document websites, the issue is not always whether the document drafted was drafted correctly, it’s whether the document drafted is the correct document. We commonly encounter this issue and... Read More →
Deed gone wrong, DIY Fixes Part 1
The problem with most do-it-yourself websites is that they will provide you whatever documents you request without inquiring if those documents will actually meet your needs. If you tell them you want a deed, they will draft a deed, but... Read More →
Estate Planning for Your Pets
Love and affection for our family and friends is usually the driving force behind a person completing an estate plan. Whether it be trying to protect and provide for our family and friends after we are gone, or just trying... Read More →
Disability and Divorce Special Considerations
Every divorce is unique but doubly so when one or more of the parties has a disability. Whether it’s a physical handicap, chronic debilitating disease or unresolved mental health issue, one of the big concerns is making sure both parties... Read More →
Tax Exemption Portability Crucial in Estate Planning
When people think portability, they imagine lightweight laptops and folding chairs. These items owe their existence to ingenious inventors satisfying the craving for convenient transport. With this definition in mind then, it only makes sense that an estate planning tool designed... Read More →
Pet Trusts Protect Beloved Pets
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler explains how Pet Trusts ensure care for our beloved animals after we’ve gone.
Pet Trusts not just for Rich and Famous
Mick Jagger once said, “anything worth doing is worth overdoing,” and that certainly applies to over-the-top Pet Trusts. There are countless examples of extravagant pet inheritances like multi-million dollar residences, gourmet food plans and high-class transportation. For instance, Megan Johnson... Read More →
Won the lottery? Now What?
What would you do if you won the lottery for $1.5 billion? Michigan is buzzing about the universal hot topic of the moment – the historic Powerball prize. Almost everyone has a fantasy of what they would do if they won the... Read More →