West Michigan probate lawyers have a pretty complex job to do, and it can be even more difficult because of the fact that many people don’t really even know what the probate process is. This isn’t all that surprising, as by the time a person needs probate, it’s because he or she has passed away. That means that someone else needs to be in charge.View Post
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Bad Estate Planning Decisions Can Be a Royal Pain
It seems that nearly everyone is paying attention to the lives of the British royal family, and now estate planning lawyers have their interest piqued, too. In September, Prince Harry—Princess Diana’s youngest son—turned 30. With his birthday came access to the rest of his inheritance from his late mother. It’s not his birthday that is of such interest, but the fact that Princess Diana had clearly expressed her desire that he receive her assets five years ago.View Post
Three Grandville Estate Planning Myths: True or False
Estate planning lawyers eat, sleep, and breathe estate planning and see pretty much every kind of situation unfold. Clearly, individuals who have taken the time to create a solid estate plan nearly always fare better than those who do not. Still, there are a whole lot of myths and misunderstandings floating around that stop people from making the choice to protect their futures with an estate planning lawyer’s assistance.View Post
Did You Unknowingly Make an Independent Contractor Your Employee?
Michigan Independent Contractor Law
For the past several years, many Michigan companies have cut back on employment or using Independent Contractors to save on payroll, worker’s compensation, and other employee related expenses.View Post
Estate Planning for a Michigan Divorce
Having gone through a divorce a few years ago, I understand that taking on one more legal task might be a bit overwhelming. And yet Estate planning after a Michigan divorce enables you to protect your assets, ensure your children will always be well cared for, and provides you with a sense of security and control amidst the turmoil of a divorce.View Post
