A guardian appointed by the probate court over an incapacitated individual is a fiduciary charged with the responsibility of making informed decisions for that ward’s housing, medical care and daily needs. This means that the guardian has a duty to meet with...
Month: September 2021
What Are The Penalties For Sexual Intercourse Without Disclosure Of HIV Infection In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 27, 2021 | Sex Offenses
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a serious disease that causes progressive failure of the body’s immune system to permit other infections and cancers to thrive and cause death. There is no known cure and those infected will have to engage in lifelong...
What Happens If A Spouse Does Not Disclose All Of His Or Her Assets During A Divorce Proceeding In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 23, 2021 | Family Law
Michigan is an “equitable distribution” state where divorce courts may distribute marital assets of spouses in a manner that they believe to be fair and equitable. MCL 552.401. This means that assets will be divided in a manner that is fair under the facts...
What Is An Affidavit Of Affixture In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 20, 2021 | Property Law
If you purchase real property and you also buy a modular home or manufactured home to put on the site to reside in, you might be surprised to learn that it doesn’t automatically become part of the real property like a brick-and-mortar house would be. ...
What Is Michigan’s Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act?
by stevejedinak | Sep 16, 2021 | Wills, Trusts And Estates
In 2016, Michigan was one of several states to pass its version of the Uniform Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act to update the state’s estate planning and probate administration rules to conform with the realities of the digital age. In the past, if a...
First-Time Operating While Intoxicated Offenses Are Now Eligible For Expungement In Michigan
by stevejedinak | Sep 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, DUI Offenses
On August 23, 2021, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Act 79 of 2021 into law which further expanded the expungement rules for setting aside criminal convictions in Michigan. Now a person may have the opportunity to expunge and eliminate a first-time...
Do I Have To Pay Taxes On Social Security Benefits?
by stevejedinak | Sep 9, 2021 | Federal Taxation
Many Americans wonder if the Social Security benefits they receive from the U.S. government as a result of retirement age, disability, or survivorship will be subject to federal or state taxes. The answer: it depends. The amount of tax you pay (if any) is...
Can You Restore Driving Privileges After A Drug Conviction In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 6, 2021 | Controlled Substance Offenses, Traffic Offenses
Drug crimes in Michigan are very serious offenses that are prescribed harsh punishments by the Legislature. Anyone convicted of using, possessing, delivering or manufacturing controlled substances can expect a lengthy probation, stiff fines and even...
Are You Eligible For Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit?
by stevejedinak | Sep 2, 2021 | Michigan Taxation
Most taxpayers are aware that the earned income credit (EIC) is one of the most valuable tax credits that can be claimed on their federal tax return. For residents in the State of Michigan, did you know that there is an EIC available as a credit against your...
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