If you are buying or selling property through a Michigan land contract, you need to understand what happens if the deal falls apart. Unlike a traditional mortgage, a land contract creates a direct agreement between you and the seller. When a buyer defaults, the seller...
When you sign a contract, you rely on the written words to define your rights and obligations. But what happens when a dispute arises and the parties disagree about what the contract actually means? That's where courts step in. Judges are often asked to decide how a...
If you work in construction, getting paid on time matters just as much as doing the work right. Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, payment terms in your construction contract can affect your cash flow and financial stability. Two clauses that...
Land contracts are a common way to buy and sell property in Michigan, especially when traditional financing is not an option. Instead of a bank loan, you agree to make payments directly to the seller over time. That setup can work well, but problems arise when...
When someone passes away, their estate doesn't automatically distribute itself. Michigan law requires an executor to handle the estate affairs. However, not every executor fulfills their responsibilities properly. Some might delay necessary filings, mismanage funds,...
Shareholder disputes often arise when personal relationships break down, business interests diverge, or profits are handled unfairly. When that happens, majority owners might take advantage of their control to freeze out or exploit minority shareholders, leading to...
Creating a will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. But before a will is considered valid under Michigan law, the person making it must have testamentary capacity. That means you have the mental fitness to understand what...
When you enter into a partnership or form a corporation or an LLC, you expect everyone involved to act in the best interests of the company. That expectation forms a fiduciary duty, a legal obligation that requires honesty, transparency, and loyalty among the owners,...
When you're involved in a construction project, you expect a certain level of quality and reliability. But what if something goes wrong and there's no specific language in the contract to address it? In Michigan construction law, certain legal obligations are built...
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...
A commercial lease might give your business room to grow. However, it can create problems when your needs change before the lease ends. Perhaps you might decide to move to a better location, sell your business, or the monthly rent no longer fits your budget. When that...
Business emails move fast, and you might send a message to your attorney, forward it to a manager, copy a department head, or attach documents without thinking twice. But when a legal dispute happens, those same emails can become part of discovery. That means the...
Buying a business can be a major step toward growth, independence, or long-term investment. But even a promising deal can become a costly problem if the seller gives you false information before closing. In Michigan business sales, buyers often rely on financial...
When a person creates a will, most people assume that the will itself fully controls who gets what after death. In many cases, that's true. But Michigan law gives a surviving spouse an important legal right that can change the outcome. Even if a will leaves a husband...
In construction projects, changes are almost unavoidable. A property owner might want upgraded materials, a contractor might run into unexpected site conditions, or the parties might decide to move the schedule to keep the job moving. Many of these changes often start...