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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:… Read More

Can employers use paid time off instead of overtime pay? Employers often look for ways to meet business needs while providing scheduling flexibility for employees. However, the law is clear that paid time off (PTO) cannot be used as a substitute for… Read More

It is a common misconception that adding a child to the deed for your home, thereby making that child a co-owner with you, is a good idea. After all, your home would then avoid probate at your death, right? Yes, true, but the many reasons NOT to make… Read More

I have the good fortune of working directly with many smart, accomplished business owners. One of the most satisfying but also bittersweet events in the life cycle of our professional relationship is the successful sale of a family business. Satisfyi… Read More

What happens if you don’t have a will? Did you know that, according to a recent survey, roughly 76% of Americans do not have a will? Unless you have had a loved one pass away without a will, you may not be familiar with the legal process required i… Read More

Many Michiganders have heard stories about homeowners receiving sudden news that someone recorded a deed falsely claiming ownership of their beloved home. Historically, this crime has especially affected older homeowners or prospective buyers not usi… Read More

EEOC settlement costs Las Vegas casino $850K A Las Vegas casino resort operator recently agreed to pay $850,000 and implement sweeping policy reforms to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging relig… Read More

New FinCEN interim rule eases Corporate Transparency Act reporting for small businesses. You may recall that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted to ferret out money laundering, originally required companies to report to the Financial Crimes… Read More