A lot of times, perhaps because of how this often happens in the movies, people think of divorce as something sudden. An unsuspecting spouse finds out the other person is having an affair and suddenly gets divorced.This happens. It absolutely does. However, divorce...

Month: August 2018
Michigan law will determine distribution of famed singer’s assets
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin passed away recently of cancer at age 76. She died at her home in Detroit and left behind an estimated fortune of $80 million.And no will. According to the New York Times, she had four sons and four grandchildren. Laws in Michigan...
Ask these questions before starting a business partnership
A business partnership, somewhat like a marriage, can start out with some lofty goals and high expectations. Then reality kicks in, and you find out that your partner isn't as great as you thought.One of the best things you can do to protect your business (and...
The costs of a lowered credit score
Among the things debt troubles can lead to is a lowering of one’s credit score. A lowered score can have many negative implications for a person. For one, it could expose him or her to significant additional costs in the future.This is because having a lower...
Designate your personal and estate representatives with caution
Have you really thought about the people you have chosen to act on your behalf in your estate plans?When people are trying to decide who to empower with the authority to make their medical and financial decisions or direct their estates, it's probably only natural...