As a general rule, taxpayers must include in gross income any gain that they realize from the sale or exchange of property. For example, if you buy a tractor for $25,000.00 and you sell it a month later to someone else for $35,000.00, you may have to pay...
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Month: September 2020
Michigan Court Of Claims Rules Mail-In Ballots Postmarked Before But Received After Election Day Are Still Counted
Judge Cynthia D. Stephens of the Michigan Court of Claims issued a preliminary injunction in Michigan Alliance For Retired Americans, et al. v Jocelyn Benson, et al., Case No. 20-000108-MM on September 18, 2020 providing the following: “This court enjoins MCL...
Can You Be Convicted Of Spousal Rape In Michigan?
Historically, rape laws provided a martial exemption in English and American jurisprudence. It is rooted in biblical traditions that a spouse has an obligation to have sexual relations with the other spouse, so the idea that he or she can be deprived of...
Michigan Court Of Appeals Rules Secretary Of State May Send Unsolicited Absentee Ballot Applications Directly To Voters
On September 16, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals decided that it was not unlawful for the Michigan Secretary of State to send unsolicited applications for absent voter ballots directly to the address of registered voters. In Robert Davis v Secretary of...
What Are The Penalties For Failure To Provide Adequate Care For Your Animals (“Animal Neglect”) In Michigan?
Owning a pet or any other animal comes with the inherent responsibility to provide care and support to that animal. Neglecting to provide this care can cause the animal to suffer, become malnourished and even lead to death. It is not only immoral to neglect...
How Do You Remove A Trustee From A Trust In Michigan?
A grantor or settlor will select a trustee that he or she is confident will carry out the terms of the trust and treat the beneficiaries fairly. However, it might turn out that the trustee is too incompetent to carry out his or her duties, mishandles trust...
What Are The Penalties For Improper Registration Plates In Michigan?
Every motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, when driven or moved on a street or highway in the State of Michigan must have a registration plate proper affixed to it. However, the following vehicles are not subject to...
Can A Conservator Sell The Protected Individual’s Real Estate In Michigan?
A conservator has the broad power and authority to handle all assets on behalf of the protected individual and manage property for his or her health and benefit. Some of the specific powers that the conservator can exercise without court approval include, but...
What Is Michigan’s Habitual Offender Statute?
Most people are familiar with California’s “three strikes” law from the 1990s that targeted and punished repeat criminal offenders. The general idea was that a person who committed certain felonies for a third time would be sentenced to life in prison without...
When Are You Required To Have An Ignition Interlock Device On Your Vehicle In Michigan?
Michigan law has little tolerance for any person who is drinking and driving on a public roadway. The first DUI offense will generally result in a restricted or suspended operator’s license. A person who has two or more DUI offenses within a seven-year period...
