In 1994, Michigan voters approved Proposal A which limited or “capped” the annual increase in the taxable value of a parcel of real estate. Specifically, Const. 1963, Art. IX, § 3 provides, in part: “For taxes levied in 1995 and each year thereafter, the...
Month: September 2022
What Are The Penalties For Crimes Against Pregnant Women That Injure Or Kill A Fetus In Michigan?
In Michigan, unborn fetuses or embryos receive a substantial amount of legal protection in the prosecution of crimes. The Michigan Legislature passed and the governor signed into law Public Act 238 and Public Act 211 of 1998 (the Fetal Protection Act) which...
What Are The Rights Of Siblings To Inherit In Michigan?
If someone dies without a last will and testament in Michigan, then the distribution of his or her estate is determined by Michigan’s intestate laws. The Estates and Protected Individuals Code sets out the list of individuals that would inherit if someone dies...
What Standards Are Used By The IRS To Determine Classification As Independent Contractor Or Employee?
It can be a costly mistake for both workers and businesses to wrongly classify whether a worker is acting as an employee or an independent contractor on behalf of the business. If a worker is classified as an employee, then the employer has the duty to...
When Is A CPL Holder Required to Disclose A Concealed Weapon To A Police Officer In Michigan?
A Michigan resident that holds a concealed pistol license (“CPL”) has a number of responsibilities under the law that must be followed to keep that license in good standing. One of these responsibilities is making a disclosure to police officers under certain...
What Are The Penalties For Creating, Distributing And Possessing Child Pornography In Michigan?
It is common knowledge that child pornography is grossly illegal in nearly every jurisdiction. If you found yourself in the unfortunate position of being charged with creating, distributing and possessing child pornography in Michigan, you are likely wondering...
What Are The Rules For Riding Horseback Or Driving An Animal-Powered Vehicle On The Road In Michigan?
Horses and animal-drawn vehicles predate motor vehicles by hundreds of years as the primary mode of transportation on public roads. Even though gasoline-powered cars and truck rule the road these days, it is still a likely occurrence to encounter horse-back...
What Are The Rules Regarding Full Financial Disclosures For Divorces In Michigan?
Divorce can be a long and expensive process between attorney’s fees, court costs and time spent dealing with litigation. One of the most frequent sources of divorce expense is one spouse engaging in discovery to figure out the marital assets in the control of...
Chadwick Boseman’s $2.3 Million Estate Settlement Is A Cautionary Tale About The Need For Proper Estate Planning
Chadwick Boseman was an actor that rose to international fame by portraying the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and concluded with Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Unfortunately,...
