You Are Needed

You Are Needed

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… Read More
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Fit to Work?

Fit to Work?

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… Read More
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A Closer Look

A Closer Look

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… Read More
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Deal or No Deal?

Deal or No Deal?

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… Read More
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Make a Will Month

Make a Will Month

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… Read More
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We've Got Company

We've Got Company

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… Read More
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More Probate, Anyone?

More Probate, Anyone?

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… Read More
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Unemployment Updates

Unemployment Updates

Significant changes to the Michigan Employment Security Act took effect last month. The updates include: Expanded work-search requirement. Claimants must now report at least three work-search activities each week, up from one. Qualifying activities i… Read More
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Summer Safety Net

Summer Safety Net

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… Read More
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The Digital Afterlife

The Digital Afterlife

Your grandmother’s photo albums and bank statements sat in a box, waiting for someone to flip through them. Your own records live differently: photos, email, and increasingly your money locked behind a password only you know. Our lives used to… Read More
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