A last will and testament can take many forms whether it is typed and prepared by the testator or drafted by an attorney. At a minimum, a will is valid in Michigan only if it has all of the following: It must be in writing. MCL 700.2502(1)(a). It must be...
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What Are The Excessive Noise Limits For Motor Vehicles In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 6, 2023 | Traffic Offenses
State laws and local ordinances regulate the maximum permissible noises from a motor vehicle in Michigan so that residents will not be bothered or disturbed by the excessive sounds while they are working or at home. The noise limits in Michigan are the same...
What Political Activities By Churches Can Jeopardize 501(c)(3) Status With The IRS?
by stevejedinak | Mar 2, 2023 | Election Law, Federal Taxation
Most churches will qualify for federal income tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, there is a restriction on certain types of political activity that churches and other non-profit organizations can engage in to retain...
How Does Domestic Violence Affect Divorce Proceedings In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Feb 27, 2023 | Family Law
Domestic violence is a serious issue that complicates divorce proceedings in Michigan for several reasons. First, the abusive spouse usually exerts a disproportionate amount of influence over the victimized spouse due to emotional manipulation, financial...
Can You Serve On A Jury If You Were Convicted Of A Crime In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Feb 23, 2023 | Criminal Procedure
To qualify as a juror in Michigan, a person must meet ALL of the following criteria: “Be a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older, and a resident in the county for which the person is selected…”. MCL 600.1307a(1)(a). “Be able to communicate in...
What Is A Notice of Lis Pendens In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Feb 20, 2023 | Property Law
A notice of lis pendens is a legal document recorded in the chain of title to real property at the local register of deeds that gives notice to everyone that said property is the subject matter of a lawsuit. Specifically, it is designed to warn any potential...
What Is Michigan’s First-Time Home Buyer Savings Program?
by stevejedinak | Feb 16, 2023 | Michigan Taxation
On February 9, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Acts 5 and 6 of 2022 into law to create the Michigan First-Time Home Buyer Savings Program. This program allows an individual to open a first-time home buyer savings account with a qualified...
What Are The Penalties For Extortion In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Feb 13, 2023 | Criminal Law
The crime of extortion involves someone attempting to obtain something from another person through certain threats enumerated in the following statute: “Malicious threats to extort money—Any person who shall, either orally or by a written or printed...
What Are The Penalties For Recruiting Or Inducing A Minor To Commit A Controlled Substance Felony In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Feb 9, 2023 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Drug dealers often look to bring young and impressionable children into their illegal trade because they are easy to manipulate and are perceived as less detectable by law enforcement than adults. For that minor child that is recruited into the drug...
What Are The Penalties For DUI Causing Serious Impairment Of A Body Function In Michigan?
stevejedinak | Feb 6, 2023 | DUI Offenses
DUI offenses are treated seriously by police and prosecutors because a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs creates a high risk of causing injury to persons and property. When a drunk driver causes a permanent injury to someone as a result of...
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