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The Rise of the Green Burial
By Elizabeth D. Johnson | Imagine taking a walk through a garden or forest, admiring the wildlife, flora, and fauna. Maybe there is a lake or stream that you can sit by and collect your thoughts while absorbing the natural beauty around you. Now imagine that this...
Owning commercial property in a digital age
The digital age has affected most aspects of life, not only in Michigan but globally. People can now find quick bits of information online, but they can also perform many serious and life-changing actions, such as finding a mate, filing for divorce and even earning a...
You can take steps today to plan for your future medical care
It is impossible to know the future and predict what will happen even a month from now, yet there are steps you can take to have more control over your long-term interests. Michigan readers understand that one way to do this is by having a strong and thoughtful estate...
When Can a House Be Sold in a Probate Estate?
People often ask if they need to wait until after a decedent's estate closes in order to sell the deceased loved one's house. This is a common misconception and nothing could be further from the truth. The sale process may be completed while the estate is open.When a...
Do you believe an executor has breached fiduciary duty?
The loss of a loved one can have different effects on each person. You may feel a sense of acceptance and closure, or you could feel that you have unfinished business with the deceased that you may need to address somehow. In the latter case, some people may feel a...
Is there a storm brewing over your property purchase?
When you purchase a piece of property, you want to make sure that no one can come knocking on your door saying they have a right to it. As part of the purchase process, your mortgage lender may have required you to obtain a title search before agreeing to give you any...
Do you have reason to contest a loved one’s will?
Legal issues could arise from a variety of circumstances. Even after a person has passed away, his or her estate could still face litigation if an issue with a will or other aspects comes about. As a surviving family member, you certainly want to ensure that everyone...
Estate planning tips for new and expecting parents
Expecting parents and new parents frequently have many discussions about the futures of their children. It can be exciting to choose the name of a baby. Dreaming about high school graduation, college and the opportunities for the future are exciting times. There are...
Should you just leave an inheritance to your special needs child?
Most Michigan parents who have special needs children work tirelessly to provide and care for their children. They often give up much of their lives and resources for their children without question or hesitation. If you are one of those parents, you may also want to...
Sorry, Nobody Wants Your Parents’ Stuff
Advice for boomers desperate to unload family heirloomsBy Richard EisenbergAfter my father died at 94 in September, leaving my sister and me to empty his one-bedroom, independent living New Jersey apartment, we learned the hard truth that others in their 50s and 60s...
