Co-signing for credit card

You should review the terms of the credit card agreement that you signed to determine at what point the financing institution will seek to hold you...

I am 19, live on my own, make my own money, my mother claimed me so now i am not able to file my own taxes. What can I do?

You can file your own taxes and claim yourself. This of course will cause problems for your mother's filing. The IRS will examine tax filings that...

Can Social Security Disabilty be garnished to repay SSI Disability?

Social security disability benefits (SSDI) can be garnished only for limited purposes. According to the Social Security Administration, SSI...

I have joint custody with my ex having physical custody what does this mean

Legal custody is when a parent has the responsibility of making major decisions regarding the child’s upbringing (such as medical treatment,...

Can a Michigan married person buy a home individually?

Mr. Sebastion is correct, you need more planning than just advice on Avvo. That said, you may be able to use the money from the sale of your other...

I agree with Mr. Matecun, you do need an attorney. An experienced estate planning attorney will be able to review the documents and tell you if...

It is generally not a good idea to make an account joint just for the purposes of writing checks in case an individual becomes disabled. Your...

Can I change custody from joint to sole because of the fathers actions and poor choices?

In Michigan, there is no legal definition for sole custody. For the purposes of the Michigan Custody Guidleines, sole custody occurs when the...

My dad made a will and trust with dementia. I did not inform the attorney of this. Is this will legal or did I make a mistake?

In Michigan, as of April 1, 2010, the standard for capacity to make a trust and to make a will are the same, and that standard is relatively low. ...

If my husband and i filled out a do it yourself will after death will ill wishes be legal

Michigan has a statutory will form that helps to avoid some problems with invalid wills. Unless you estate is very simple, however, you should talk...