In Michigan, a valid last will and testament 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 Is A “Lion Cub” Deed?
by stevejedinak | Oct 17, 2022 | Property Law
A controversial topic in Michigan estate planning is the use of a “lion cub” deed as a method to transfer property to others while accomplishing three major goals simultaneously: probate avoidance, property tax uncapping, and minimizing Medicaid divestment...
How Does A Personal Protection Order Affect Your Right To Possess Or Use Firearms In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 13, 2022 | Firearm Offenses, Personal Protection Orders
In Michigan, a person can petition the circuit court to enter a personal protection order against another person restraining him or her from coming into contact with or entering the premises where the petitioner is located. If a valid personal protection order...
What Vehicles Are Authorized To Use Crossovers On Limited Access Highways In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 10, 2022 | Traffic Offenses
When driving on an interstate highway in Michigan such as I-75 or I-94, you may have noticed crossovers between the lanes of traffic going in opposite directions with a sign indicating “AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ONLY”. What vehicles are authorized under the Michigan...
What Should You Do If You Find A Dead Body In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 6, 2022 | Criminal Law
Most episodes of Law & Order begin with regular New York citizens going about their business when they discover a deceased person on the street, in an alley or even in a building hallway. Suddenly, they are witnesses in a homicide investigation and are...
What Defenses Are Available To Defeat DUI Charges In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 3, 2022 | DUI Offenses
There is a common misconception among many people (and even some lawyers) that DUI charges in Michigan are unbeatable. It’s not hard to see why. Police officers at a traffic stop usually have the driver undergo a series of field sobriety tests before making...
When Does A Real Estate Transfer “Uncap” Property Taxes In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 29, 2022 | Michigan Taxation
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...
What Are The Penalties For Crimes Against Pregnant Women That Injure Or Kill A Fetus In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 26, 2022 | Criminal Law
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?
by stevejedinak | Sep 22, 2022 | Wills, Trusts And Estates
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?
by stevejedinak | Sep 19, 2022 | Federal Taxation
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...
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