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At some point, many families find themselves opening closets, sorting through drawers, and deciding what to do with a lifetime of belongings. Family photographs, holiday decorations, furniture passed down through generations, and dishes saved for spe…
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A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted increased IRS scrutiny of Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, or “GRATs.” In one case reported in the article, the IRS is seeking $736 million in taxes and penalties from a couple, alleging that t…
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A business can change quite a bit without anyone stopping to update the documents that govern it. That can become a problem when the business has grown, new owners have joined, responsibilities have shifted, or one of the original owners is ready to…
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Have you ever considered serving as an election worker or volunteer? Doing so is less intimidating than you might think, and in Michigan there are a few important roles for you to consider: Election Inspector: Election inspectors (sometimes called po…
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Last month, a soft drink company settled a complaint brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint claimed that the company im…
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Sometimes, a family member notices something that just doesn’t add up. Maybe an older loved one suddenly seems to have less control over their finances. Maybe money or personal belongings are changing hands in ways that seem unusual. Or perhaps som…
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We might think of contracts as something formal: a document, a signature, maybe a lawyer. But an agreement doesn’t always look that official. Sometimes, it looks like a few text messages. A price is discussed. Details are worked out. One person…
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August is National Make a Will Month, marking a great reminder for many to create or update this critical document. Despite its importance, most adults still have not taken the steps to execute their own will. According to a recent survey, roughly 7…
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How to respond to ICE in the workplace. I represent employers across a range of industries: automotive, insurance, professional services, and secondary education, just to name a few. My clients’ owners come from an equally diverse background and ru…
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Most of our estate planning clients tell us they don’t want their estates to be subject to probate following their deaths. They’ve either experienced the probate process themselves or they’ve heard about it from others, and they know post-death…
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