An old adage in countries with a Roman law tradition is ignorantia juris non excusat, translated to “ignorance of the law excuses not”. Generally speaking, being unaware of a law in a particular jurisdiction does not excuse a person from liability if that law...
Month: July 2021
How Do You Close A Decedent’s Estate In Michigan?
If the personal representative has completed all of the tasks required under the law (e.g. created an inventory, dealt with creditor claims, resolved tax issues, reached agreement on proposed property distributions, etc.), then the time has come to finalize...
Can A Minor Obtain An Abortion Without Parental Consent In Michigan?
An unplanned teen pregnancy can be a very traumatic time that leaves the prospective young mother with a major decision to make. The teen parent may decide to give birth and raise the child herself, or she may decide to release the child for adoption. ...
What Are The Penalties For Possession Of Burglar’s Tools In Michigan?
Burglary is defined as the unauthorized entry into a dwelling, building or other structure with the intent to commit crimes within. This includes breaking into a house in the middle of the night, forcing oneself into a business after hours, or otherwise trying...
What Happens To The Surplus Money After A Foreclosure Sale In Michigan?
There are two types of foreclosure proceedings in Michigan: judicial foreclosure and foreclosure by advertisement. The only difference is that judicial foreclosures are processed through the court system and foreclosures by advertisement are not. Either...
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds Dismissal Of Lawsuit Against Preacher For Remarks At Funeral About Decedent’s Suicide On First Amendment Grounds
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against Fr. Don LaCuesta and the Archdiocese of Detroit by the Monroe County Circuit Court in Hullibarger v Archdiocese of Detroit, et al., unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals...
What Are The Grounds For Removing A Conservator In Michigan?
A conservator appointed by the probate court to manage the property of a disabled person or minor is a fiduciary in the eyes of the law. This means that the conservator must act reasonably and prudently to safeguard the ward’s assets and always act in the best...
What Are The Rules For Using And Selling Fireworks In Michigan?
Effective January 1, 2012, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Public Act 256 of 2011, legalized the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Prior to the passage of the act, private use of fireworks was illegal and unauthorized users were subject to fines and...
What Are The Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments For 2021?
On March 11, 2020, The COVID-19 pandemic was declared to be a pandemic by the World Health Organization and what followed was nearly eighteen months of business closures, lockdowns and other government restrictions designed to prevent the spread of infection. ...
