Summer is a season for family vacations, camps, educational trips, and visits with grandparents. But what happens if your child is staying with another trusted adult without you and a medical or other important decision needs to be made? Michigan law…
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For many Americans, retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s represent a significant portion of their assets. Because of a historically high federal estate tax exemption, few Americans will face estate taxes after death. However, the true planning o…
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Graduation season is a time of excitement and pride. Families gather to celebrate milestones, and young adults prepare for their next chapter. Whether that means heading off to college, starting a job, joining the military, or pursuing other opportun…
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A recent federal court decision has temporarily put the brakes on a new federal reporting rule that would have affected many residential real estate transactions across the country. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) rolled out a rule…
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Precision, clarity, and the law. March 4th marks National Grammar Day for anyone looking to celebrate the English language. It also presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of word choice and grammar for lawyers in particular. In law, a mi…
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New Michigan law targets online ticket bots. Michiganders looking forward to attending concerts and other live events this year will be encouraged to hear about the new state law aimed at curbing the use of automated bots to purchase tickets. The Onl…
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For many, the annual transition from fall to winter comes with a long checklist: winterizing the house, end-of-year giving, and many other “to-dos” pile up around the holiday season. If your plans include hosting family and friends, it may be an…
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It’s no surprise that Americans have doubled down on their love for pets in recent years. In fact, we’re on track to spend over $150 billion on our beloved companions in 2025; more than double what we spent back in 2015. As pet ownership and spen…
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The dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning. After searching for many months, my wife and I found a house and are thrilled to close on our purchase in a few days. Its ideal location and size for our growing family comes with one significant catch:…
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