In these uncertain times, thousands of families in Michigan and across the country are facing significant financial worries and concerns. Jobs are being lost, but the bills still have to be paid. With no money coming in, it does not take much for debt to spiral out of...

Month: January 2021
Get started by simplifying estate planning
Many people here in Michigan know all too well that they should have an estate plan, or at least a will, in place, but that doesn’t mean they will make it happen. Whether it is due to reluctance to think about the end of one’s life or not knowing how to begin, estate...
What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy and when to consider it
In these uncertain times, thousands of families in Michigan and across the country are facing significant financial worries and concerns. Jobs are being lost, but the bills still have to be paid. With no money coming in, it does not take much for debt to spiral out of...
Employers can typically require employees to get the vaccine
The rollout of the COVID-19 in late-2020 and early-2021 has not been successful as officials hoped. So it may be some time before younger and healthier employees get their vaccine. Even though the dangers of the virus are well-documented in the news, employees may be...
New COVID-19 bill is a bipartisan success
Michigan passed new COVID-19-related laws last October regarding employee protections, workplace safety and the employer's legal immunity. These reward employers who are compliant with the law and punish those who are not. Businesses cannot retaliate against,...
What is the difference between a law and an executive order?
The recent election highlighted the roles of both the federal and state governments. These roles can be confusing, particularly in relation to legal matters. Most people in Michigan have heard of executive orders, issued by the President or the Governor, depending on...