Anybody can fall on hard times -- even people whose lifestyle afforded them the ability to amass collections of significant historical and actual value.However, when those people end up filing bankruptcy, the bankruptcy trustee usually requires those debtors to turn...

Month: December 2017
7 things you should consider when drafting a “standard contract”
Every business with clients should have a well-crafted standard contract form that they use when first entering into a relationship with that client.However, while it's easy enough to find examples of "standard contracts" online, the one that's right for your business...
The exorbitant costs of construction defects
Building a new home in Michigan is an exciting time, until you learn that there are hidden problems. Construction defects can be financial pitfalls for homeowners, but you may not have to bear this financial burden on your own. In fact, it is possible that the...
Planning to divorce in January? Keep this from being wasted time
If you and your spouse have called a temporary truce on your plans for divorce until the holidays are over, there's no reason the time has to be wasted.What can you do to move things along even if you aren't heading to the attorney's office just yet? 1. Consider your...
You can protect your family wealth with smart tactics now
If you've struggled, sacrificed and amassed a sizable fortune during your lifetime -- or parlayed a little bit of money into a lot through clever entrepreneurship and investing -- the last thing you want to do is have a huge chunk of that money end up in the hands of...
Estate planning: It’s all about you
Most people think of estate planning as being for the benefit of those they leave behind -- but the real focus of a good estate plan is around the individual making the plans.Estate plans are far more than wills. A significant part of an estate plan is designed to...