Going back to school can be an adventure for children and a big expense for parents. It can be a major scheduling and lifestyle adjustment for any family. When a family has a co-parenting arrangement where the adults live in separate homes, the school season...
People head outdoors in huge numbers across West Michigan during the warmer season. On any given day, there are thousands of people taking trips to the beach either at local waterways, like the river access available at Millennium Park, or at one of the big lakes,...
When talking about dangers on Michigan roads, people tend to reference two different, well-known factors. The first is the harsh winter weather that Michigan experiences. West Michigan, in particular, tends to experience copious amounts of snow in short amounts of...
Maybe someone is at the popular Fulton Street Farmers Market, or perhaps they stopped in with friends at a brewery for a few drinks after work. Dog bite incidents during the summer months can occur in places where people don't expect to be at risk. West Michigan has...
Estate litigation may be initiated for a number of different reasons. Some family members may question whether a will is valid or whether a testator had legal capacity at the time that they drafted estate documents. Other times, family members may worry about how the...
It is easy for an individual to end up overwhelmed by the options available while estate planning and also all of the steps involved in crafting an estate plan from scratch. From the numerous documents to the various issues that could compromise their validity,...
Dogs are popular companion animals in Michigan. People in Kent County and nearby areas own dogs of various different breeds as companion animals and sometimes working animals on their farms. There are also several respected local organizations that help train service...
In recent years, Michigan has made efforts to make itself more appealing to the entertainment industry. Decades after the Motown dazzle from the east side of the state has faded, there has been a big push to get filmmakers interested in the state. There have been...
When someone who lives in Michigan dies, the property that they own will become their estate. Michigan probate laws will apply to the succession of their property. For example, when someone dies without a will, state law determines who inherits what from their estate....
When you think about the future, you need to consider what may happen if your health fails as you age or what will occur after you die. Your estate plan can protect you later in life and can help you leave a meaningful legacy for your closest family members and...
