Legal Articles, Business

Business Succession Planning

A business succession plan is like estate planning for your business. And just like humans, businesses have a life cycle.

Even a Clear Unambiguous Contract Term Can Be Avoided

There is a possibility that would allow you to avoid a contractual obligation, even where the agreement provides that the agreement may not be changed except through a subsequent written agreement between the parties

Claims for Insurance Damage Must be Timely Raised - Even if Unkown

The moral of this story is to remind everyone to read their insurance policies carefully, and to obtain legal counsel as to their obligations under any such policy. One never wants to undertake an analysis of their insurance policies after a loss. By then it may very well be too late.

Unlicensed Contractors - What You Need to Know

We all like to save a buck where we can. Hiring an unlicensed contractor to save a buck can bring great risks to you and to your family home.

Addressing A Prospective Employer's Request for Job Candidate's Facebook Log-In Info?

Addresses the controversial topic of employers requesting Facebook passwords from prospective hires in the interview process and offers advice on how a job seeker should address such a request.

Uninsured and Under-Insured Insurance Optional For Michigan Residents

The state of Michigan requires that you purchase no-fault insurance from your auto insurance provider. What the insurance company may not tell you is that many motorists do not have any liability insurance or they may have extremely low policy limits.

New House Bills Would Increase Insurance Profits at Your Expense

A couple of questionable bills are being introduced this week that would make changes to the Michigan No-Fault Act. All of these bills change the actual insurance code which will change the responsibility of insurance companies to pay out insurance benefits after an auto accident.

Facing Foreclosure? It May be in Your Future.

Are you facing foreclosure? It may be closer than you think. Foreclosure can creep up out of nowhere when someone loses their job or has an unexpected situation occur. With foreclosures on the rise, banks are not as likely to work with you as much as they used to.

Why you need an ERISA lawyer for your long term disability claim

Explains how why it is important to have counsel assist you when you have been denied long term disability benefits

Family Limited Partnerships

Family Limited Partnerships can be used for Estate Planning

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