When planning for death, most people assume they will die before their beneficiaries (e.g., their spouse, children, and grandchildren). While these assumptions are often well-founded, they do not always come to pass. Sometimes a beneficiary of an estate or trust…
Although it is rare for anyone to look forward to the passing of a loved one, many people cannot help wondering about a future inheritance. Often when a person dies and leaves money or property to heirs or beneficiaries, the first thing the heirs or beneficiaries want to know is the overall value of the estate.
The unpredictable can occur at any time: fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, pandemics—you name it. Because September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, we want you to be prepared for whatever life throws at you. Although none of us can predict the…
Driving carelessly or recklessly puts you and other drivers in dangers. It can result in harm to yourself, another, or to property. Due to these dangers, Michigan punishes such driving through fines and possible jail time. In Michigan, a…
If you are convicted of possession of MDMA in Michigan, you may face severe penalties, including imprisonment and steep fines. MDMA is classified as a Schedule 1 drug in Michigan due to its dangerous and highly addictive nature. Two of…
An individual who purposefully damages or destroys the personal property of another can be charged with the crime of Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property (MDOP) under MCL 750.377a or 750.380. A conviction under these statutes requires a showing of…
Michigan defines “larceny” as stealing property that belongs to another. The Michigan Penal Code contains several theft and larceny offenses. For example, under MCL 750.356, an individual can be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony if they commit…
Driving is imperative to everyday life, from going to work and getting the groceries. Losing your license will greatly impact your routine and ability to perform these everyday tasks. In Michigan, your license may be suspended, revoked, or denied for…
Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing is an offense in Michigan that can be charged as a civil infraction or a misdemeanor, under either MCL 257.653 or MCL 257.653a. Under Michigan law, drivers are required…
