Estate planning is simply the preparation of what will happen when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. Typically, this is due to disability, incapacity, and death (or possibly missing on a tropical island after a three-hour tour). A thorough planning process requires gathering relevant information and records, itemizing your assets (and debts), and creating legally binding documents.
Read MorePursuant to MCL 211.7cc(4), PREs may remain in effect "until December 31 of the year in which the property is transferred or …
Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals provides authority with Butler v. Simmons-Butler, 308 Mich App 195 (2014), for the trial court to consider ordering a party to file joint taxes based on…
Read MorePost-judgment discovery is not permitted without a motion hearing scheduled before the court. If your name is listed on the account then you should…
Read MoreAs of January 1, 2015, an amended court rule will finally provide authority to submit a Judgment by Consent. In the past, the court rules only provided for a Default Judgment or a Judgment after an evidentiary hearing with the Judge. This amended rule allows either spouse to present the Judgment of Divorce or Separate Maintenance to the Court after an agreement is reached together for approval by the Judge. The applicable section of MCR 3.210 is as follows:
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