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Forfeiture vs. Foreclosure: How Michigan Landlords Can Reclaim Property in a Land Contract Default

Forfeiture vs. Foreclosure: How Michigan Landlords Can Reclaim Property in a Land Contract Default

by Admin | Aug 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

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...
Partition by Sale vs. Division: Resolving Michigan Heirs’ Property Disputes After the 2024 UPHPA Adoption

Partition by Sale vs. Division: Resolving Michigan Heirs’ Property Disputes After the 2024 UPHPA Adoption

by Admin | Jul 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

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...
Family Limited Partnerships: Advanced Estate Planning Strategies in Michigan

Family Limited Partnerships: Advanced Estate Planning Strategies in Michigan

by Admin | Mar 30, 2025 | Estate Planning

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 Trust: A Blueprint for High-Net-Worth Individuals in Michigan

Asset Protection Trust: A Blueprint for High-Net-Worth Individuals in Michigan

by Admin | Mar 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

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...
Legal Guide to Family Business Succession Planning in Michigan

Legal Guide to Family Business Succession Planning in Michigan

by Admin | Feb 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

Family-owned businesses form the backbone of many local economies in Michigan, from small mom-and-pop shops to larger corporations passed down through multiple generations. If you own a family business, you already know the unique advantages it can bring—strong bonds,...
Legal Considerations When Buying Property with Joint Ownership in Michigan

Legal Considerations When Buying Property with Joint Ownership in Michigan

by Admin | Jan 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

When you decide to buy real estate in Michigan with one or more co-owners, you are entering into what is known as joint ownership of property. Such an arrangement can be a smart way to share costs, split financial responsibilities, and even streamline the inheritance...
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