Property Report Scam
Some of our clients have received notices on official-looking letterhead, offering to provide them...
Looking to Escape the Snow and the Zika virus?
Many of you are hoping to get away this winter, to take a break from the snow, the cold and the...
Just exactly who is your “child” or “grandchild”?
These are words we use every day, and of course we know what they mean, Or do we? Suppose your...
Estate Planning – Powers of Appointment
A power of appointment is the power given to someone to allow that person to designate who will...
The Complex World of Medicare
To many people under age 60, Medicare is a simple program: once you reach age 65, the government...
The Pitfalls of using “POD” Accounts to Avoid Probate
Many people use “POD” accounts (that stands for “Payable on Death,” also...
George S. Shea’s Thoughts on the Flint Water Crisis
Dr. Mona – Hurley Medical Center, Flint Dr. Hanna-Attisha, We have read a lot about who is...
Landlord’s duties in domestic violence cases
Michigan law sets forth certain duties and obligations of landlords in the event that a tenant is...
Small Claims Court
If you have a claim against some person or business, and the amount of your loss is less than...
Scam Lookout
Scam artists have been around since the days of Jacob and Esau and their tactics are continually...
Tax-Free Gains From Home Sales
One of the most significant tax advantages to owning a home comes at the back end of ownership,...
Do You Think Your Estate Plan is Simple?
Most people think their estate is simple, and they do not need any sophisticated or complicated...
Recreational Use Immunity for Golf Injury
The purpose of recreational‑use tort immunity statutes, which are common across the country,...
Employees are Responsible for Beneficiary Designations
Many employees have a life insurance policy provided by their employer. Commonly, they name their...
Limited Liability Companies – The Best of All Worlds?
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that combines some of the best features...
Small Business Development Center at Schoolcraft College
Schoolcraft College is a jewel of a resource for the community, and the services and programs that...
Courier Scam
It seems like there is no end to the number of devious ways that thieves can develop to scam you,...
How Not to Avoid Probate
Julia Jackson, an 84 year old widow, has lived in Livonia all her life. She wanted to divide her...
Living Wills, DNR Orders, and Other Confusing Terms
There is often a lot of confusion about various terms and documents relating to health care of a...