There has been an amendment to the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) in 2025 that directly impacts employers across the state. The law, designed to ensure employees can take necessary sick leave without fear of losing their jobs, has been updated to expand...
When multiple family members inherit a property, especially without a clear will or estate plan, disagreements can easily arise. One sibling might want to keep the home, another might want to sell it, and a third might be unreachable. These situations often lead to...
In 2024, the average daily cost for a shared room in a Muskegon nursing home was $352, and that figure continues to rise. For many families, Medicaid is the only way to afford these long-term care expenses. But qualifying for Medicaid isn't simple. The health care...
If you own a limited liability company (LLC) or small business in Michigan, you've probably heard about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its new reporting rules. The law requires companies to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the federal...
If you're starting a business or considering restructuring an existing one in Michigan, choosing the right legal entity impacts how much taxes you pay, how you raise money, how you manage ownership, and how you're personally protected from liability. Many business...
If you've ever spoken out on a public issue, whether it's online, at a school board meeting, or in the media, you might not expect to be hit with a lawsuit for simply exercising your right to free speech. But that's exactly what happens in a SLAPP suit. It's often...
Every growing company runs on ideas—product formulas, customer lists, marketing strategies, and other information that gives you an edge. Once that information slips outside your walls, it loses value fast, and so do your competitive advantages. That's why...
When someone passes away, their last will and testament is meant to reflect their final wishes. But what happens if you believe the will doesn't truly represent their intentions? Or if you suspect fraud or legal technicalities might have compromised the process? In...
In simple terms, a limited partnership is a business entity that has one or more general partners who control operations and one or more limited partners who usually have minimal say in day-to-day management. A family limited partnership (FLP) takes the basic...
Asset protection refers to the legal and strategic steps you take to shield your personal or business assets from external threats, including lawsuits and creditor claims. In other words, it's about arranging your financial affairs in such a way that, if you ever face...
In Michigan probate cases, family members or others sometimes claim that the deceased made verbal promises about distributing property, changing a will, or forgiving debts. But how can a court verify these claims when the only person who can confirm or deny them is no...
Estate planning is meant to give peace of mind, ensuring your wishes are carried out after you're gone. But sometimes, disputes arise when family members or beneficiaries believe someone unfairly influenced a vulnerable person to change their will, trust, or other...
Construction projects in Michigan bring together property owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals. With so many moving parts, it's no surprise that disputes can arise. These construction disputes often involve disagreements about...
Buying a business is a major investment, and you expect the seller to be upfront about what you're getting. In Michigan, however, sellers are not generally required to provide a formal disclosure when selling a business, unlike in residential real estate. Still, that...
If you sell property in Michigan through a land contract, you're giving the buyer the right to live on and use the property while making payments directly to you. The buyer doesn't immediately receive the legal title. Instead, the legal title is transferred only after...