Your question is best answered by a thorough review by an estate planning attorney. There may also be assets that you are not thinking about or...

Credit report in newspaper

In Michigan, a trust can place a notice to the creditors in the Newspaper. The benefit is that if creditors fail to come forward then they can have...

A non-probate asset is anything that doesn't need a certificate of authority from the Probate Court to transfer. For example, an account with a...

Dad passed, mom lives in home. Should we execute lady bird deed adding us 3 kids to house title? House in Michigan.

What are you looking to accomplish for your mother? If you are looking to avoid probate, then it will depend on her assets and whether they may...

What are the legal and tax ramifications of adding a person to your deed?

The biggest thing is that you are giving her a legal interest in the home. She may have an equitable interest in it because she is paying the...

Can my brother withhold from filing our mothers will?

You likely have legal rights, but they will depend on many precise facts. You should not delay in seeking an attorney to review the facts and...

Can an employer force you to sign a non-compete when you have been at the company for more than 20 yrs?

I have added two links to this answer which talk about at-will employment and non-compete agreements. First, you

In Michigan, employees are an at-will employee. So an employer can fire you for almost any reason. The most applicable exception for you is the...

Do I need an attorney at my hearing?

Based on the information you have provided, I am not convinced that you qualify. The law provides that you have to be looking for full-time...

I was terminated without warning for standing up for myself against bullying behavior. Can I collect unemployment benefits?

They can fight your unemployment. The real question is why were you discharged. I linked to my legal guide on unemployment. It will help provide...