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We attorneys spend a lot of time talking with clients who come to us with preconceived notions of what should or shouldn’t, can or can’t be done in a wide variety of situations. Below are some of the most common misconceptions that we deal with o… Read More

For those of us who are under the impression that this has been a particularly gloomy January (even by Michigan standards), it turns out we’re right. Early reports indicate that we’ve experienced as few as three or four days of measurable sunshin… Read More

Individuals with disabilities who receive financial assistance from needs-based governmental programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) must meet strict income and asset limit eligibility requirements in order to qualify for ben… Read More

The attorneys and staff of Wright Beamer have long recognized the importance of being involved in the communities where we work and live. Our commitment as a firm, and as individuals, to a wide variety of volunteer based, non-profit organizations is… Read More

Pursuant to Article 7 of the Michigan Constitution, each of Michigan’s 83 counties is required to have a register of deeds. With offices located in each county seat, the register of deeds is responsible for recording “instruments” (documents) i… Read More

Last week my colleague, Lee Flaherty, wrote about a newly enacted Michigan law that went into effect on June 27, 2016, dealing with the designation of funeral representatives. This week we want to tell you about another new Michigan law that also wen… Read More

In the aftermath of the recent shootings in Orlando, the public discourse over gun control and the Second Amendment to the Constitution has once again taken center stage. While politicians and pundits on both sides of the issue are quick to comment,… Read More

Regular readers of these postings may remember a piece written by my colleague, Julie Cotant, on December 22, 2015, titled Scams Are Always in Season. In that piece, Julie talked about a “Recorded Deed Notice” that had been received by a client,… Read More