Michigan families who have elderly parents in long-term care naturally worry about their loved ones. Elder financial abuse is a common problem, but you can prevent it. What is elder financial abuse? Elder financial abuse is a type of fraud that is perpetrated against...
If you are in good health, you may think that long-term care in a nursing home is a concern for the future. However, if you think you will need care in the future and will need assistance to support that care, you may need to create your plan sooner than you believe....
An estate plan is a document that outlines your wishes for your property and assets after you die. Without a proper estate plan in place, the courts may decide what happens to your property, and this may not be what you want. The question is, how can you create a good...
The loss of a loved one can be a devastating emotional time for the surviving heirs. For an individual identified as the executor, however, emotional turmoil can quickly turn into financial turbulence and family strife. Even for the well-intentioned, it can be...
Medicaid was established in 1965 as a healthcare program that assists low-income individuals to receive medical care. Many senior citizens depend on Medicaid to cover the cost of long-term nursing home care. If you're a Michigan resident, here are some important...
Mergers and acquisitions are some of the most common kinds of business transaction in Michigan, and the sheer size of these deals means that they require great scrutiny. Due diligence is a critical part of information verification to ensure that all parties are...
Contracts are the foundation of business in America. Every valid contract requires that all parties receive consideration. When it comes to non-compete agreements, that can be a little confusing. How do employees benefit? Arguably, for one thing, employers are more...
Written contracts are one way that you can ensure both you and the other party involved have the opportunity to understand what your agreement includes. It can also protect you if the other party decides to act against what you had both decided. Unfortunately, many...
If you want to open a business, you'll have to undergo a series of steps before the government issues you a business license. Owning a business license means that your business is legally allowed to operate in the state of Michigan. You might want to hire an attorney...
One of the most common mistakes made by Michigan companies is not ensuring that their contracts are enforceable. The fact is that not all contracts are in fact binding. Thus it is important to understand when you must enforce a contract. What exactly is an enforceable...