Procedure for Subpoenaing Michigan-Based Documents and Inspections for Matters Pending Outside Michigan

If a party to out-of-state litigation needs to subpoena a Michigan resident or company to be deposed or produce documents, the out-of-state litigant can follow the rules set forth in Michigan’s Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (… Read More
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Categories: General

Decedent Estate Administration and Will Admission - Statutory Priority for Appointment

Statutory Priority for Appointment: 1. Person, or persons, nominated as Personal Representative in the will. 2. If there is a will, the decedent’s surviving spouse if he/she is a devisee. 3. If there is a will, other devisees. 4. Surviving spou… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

Its Time to Again Consider Property Tax Appeals

Every year, the value of real property is assessed by the township, village, or city. On or before the first Monday in March, the property tax assessor compiles their roll of the properties in their assigned area. This roll contains the “true cash… Read More
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Categories: Tax Law

Few Americans Have an Estate Plan

Studies show that only 30% of all Americans have a Last Will and Testament in place. Even less have set up a power of attorney or patient advocate designation. Why don't the vast majority of Americans have an Read More

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Categories: Estate Planning