Generally, a valid last will and testament in Michigan requires all of the following: It must be in writing. MCL 700.2502(1)(a). It must be signed by the testator or in the testator’s name by some other individual in the testator’s conscious presence and by the...
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What Annual Reports Must Guardians File With The Probate Court in Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 25, 2022 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
Guardians appointed by the probate court in Michigan to legally incapacitated individuals, developmentally disabled individuals, and minors have a number of duties and responsibilities to comply with. Among these include the duty to file annual reports with...
Can I Sue My Spouse’s Lover For Adultery In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 21, 2022 | Civil Litigation, Family Law
Discovering that your spouse has been engaged in an extramarital affair without your knowledge can be devastating. The trust between the both of you in the marriage is now destroyed. The cheating spouse may have been using marital assets to pay for gifts,...
Lynching Becomes A Federal Crime Under U.S. Law
by stevejedinak | Apr 18, 2022 | Federal Crimes
On March 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law and formally designated lynching as a federal hate crime. The bill was named for 14 year old black teenager Emmitt Till who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 while...
Can You Be Discharged Early From Probation In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 14, 2022 | Criminal Procedure
On January 4, 2021, Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 397 of 2020 into law that made several modifications to Michigan’s criminal procedure rules related to probationary sentences. Since 1913, probation has been the primary form of supervision for anyone...
What Are The Penalties For Using Or Possessing A Molotov Cocktail In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 11, 2022 | Criminal Law
A Molotov cocktail is a generic name for a bottle-based improvised incendiary weapon that is designed to be thrown for an explosion on impact. It is relatively easy to produce and can be created from materials found around the home. As a result, it is a...
What is a Quitclaim Deed In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 7, 2022 | Property Law
If you own a parcel of real estate in Michigan, you likely have a written deed in your possession that formally conveys title to you. This document contains the name of the grantors and grantees of the property, the legal description of the real estate, and...
What Is The “Prudent Investor Rule” In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 4, 2022 | Guardianships And Conservatorships, Wills, Trusts And Estates
A fiduciary has the responsibility of acting on behalf of another person and putting that person’s best interests ahead of their own. In Michigan, a fiduciary “includes, but is not limited to, a personal representative, funeral representative, guardian,...
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