Generally speaking, “[a]ll land within this state, all buildings and fixtures on the land, and all appurtenances to the land” are subject to ad valorem taxes based on its assessed value under Michigan’s General Property Tax Act, “except as expressly exempted by...
Month: June 2021
What Are The Penalties For Home Invasion In Michigan?
A home invasion charge is one of the most serious criminal offenses you can be accused of in Michigan. Not only is the act of breaking into someone’s home for mischief reprehensible by itself, but the act also has the lasting effect of totally shattering that...
What Happens To A Bequest If It No Longer Exists In Michigan?
A father, who has been widowed for years, creates a last will and testament to distribute his assets to his only son and two daughters. He is the proud owner of a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette that he keeps covered in a barn behind his home. The fair market value...
How Do You Petition For A Name Change In Michigan?
There is a legal process in Michigan for anyone who wishes to change their name (or that of his or her minor child) provided that the proper statutory procedures are followed and the circuit court, in its discretion, finds there is a legitimate reason to do so....
Can The Federal Government Still Prosecute Marijuana Crimes In Michigan?
In Michigan, there are two major statutes that give residents the privilege of possessing and using a limited amount of marijuana. The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act of 2008 allows the medical use of marijuana and provides protection from qualifying patients...
What Are The Penalties For Larceny From A Vehicle In Michigan?
Most people generally expect that their vehicles will be left alone when parked in a public area. The wheels, tires, hood ornaments and radios are connected to the vehicle and take some effort to remove. Even loose items inside the vehicle are often expected...
Adverse Possession: How Can Trespassers Become Legal Owners Of Property In Michigan?
Ordinarily, the rights of a property owner are spelled out in a deed properly recorded at the county register of deeds in Michigan. However, many property owners will be surprised to learn that it is possible for a trespasser or squatter to take possession of...
Can I Present An Alibi Defense To Beat A Criminal Charge In Michigan?
An alibi is a possible defense that can be raised by a defendant at trial where he or she asserts they could not have committed the crime because he or she was in another location at the time that the charged offense occurs. For example, the accused might...
