We all know that in the court room, we are not supposed to be violent. But, if I’m being honest, I don’t think we have seen the worst of the criminal justice system. Many times, it is the case that we are not allowed to act the way we want to. We were not allowed […]
With the recent passing of leelanau county probate court, it has become a reality that all probate court cases have to be handled by someone who is a real estate attorney. I think that this is a huge advantage because not only does it help prevent the unnecessary delays that other professionals have to deal […]
Michigan trust laws are a bit of a minefield for sure, especially when it comes to the amount of time and money that you’re willing to invest into a home. While most people will spend at least 10 percent of their income on a home, it can be in the high single digits for some. […]
This is what I call my “office.” I do a lot of the most mundane tasks in my office. I take care of all my client matters, handle all the legal research, and handle all the administrative tasks. The good news is that most of these jobs are not at a legal firm. The bad […]
Forced into prostitution is a sentence that could be used to describe the way we are treated, or what we are expected to do. Forced prostitution is a phrase that means being forced to do something. The term forced prostitution is very derogatory and the way that it is used is to describe slavery, it […]
The Michigan Inheritance Tax (form 1040) is a form of property tax that is assessed to each individual’s estate. In the state of Michigan, the amount of the tax due is determined by the amount of the property that the person is currently occupying. This means that if you are making a gift of property […]
This blog is about the little things in life. I don’t think I have ever written a blog that was more accurate than this. I have learned (and rediscovered) a lot of things during the past few weeks. As a result, I have been able to make some pretty big changes. I have been cleaning […]
We often see this phrase when a lawyer is asked to step up to the plate when a client has been arrested. It is usually used to imply that the lawyer has been called upon to represent the client in some way or another. Yet, this is often the least likely thing that can happen […]
This topic will never go away. When it comes to duis, it’s an issue that we’ve all been dealing with for years now. A dui will have to get you off your record of being a woman that can no longer wear the pants in your life. But as you’ve probably noticed, the issue isn’t […]