So it appears that someone is misusing the powers granted to them under a Power of Attorney. What do you do next? A Power of attorney is written authorization which gives one person the legal authority to act for another person. Typically, the authority to…
In short, the answer is because it is required. Prior to the Workers Disability Compensation Act (“WDCA”) being enacted, employers and employees relied on common law tort remedies when a work injury occurred. Often times, these common law tort claims resulted in large settlements against…
What exactly is a Power of Attorney? Well in its basic form, this document enables someone to delegate important decisions regarding financial affairs and medical decisions depending on the type. In Michigan, these documents become effective as soon as they are executed and the designee accepts…
Diane Hewson, a 2018 Class Member of the “Leaders in the Law,” will present on April 26th at: 2:30pm-3:10pm Core Concepts Track: Dissecting the No-Fault Claims File Not sure what the claims file consists of? This segment is for you. Understand the puzzle that is…
Diane Hewson named as one of the “Leaders in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2018 The honorees have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan and set an example for other lawyers. They have demonstrated tremendous leadership and offer…
A common misconception is that the federal gift tax applies to the giver of a gift, not the recipient, for amounts above a specified level. But luckily, most gifts are sheltered from gift tax by the annual gift tax exclusion and the lifetime gift tax…
Michigan is a unique place. It is housed within the Great Lakes Basin, which contains nearly one-fifth of the world’s freshwater supply.[1] Michigan natives use the lakes resources for a variety of things ranging from walleye fishing to sand volleyball and swimming. As such, Michigan’s…
Most people are generally familiar with the term ‘copyright’. It affords authors of original works including: literary, dramatic, musical, and other intellectual property, legal protection from activities like copying. But what happens with the work, and the copyright that protects it from illicit copying, when…
There are many instances where people are taken aback by their loved one’s last wishes. Reviewing a loved one’s will can sometimes be shocking and upsetting. Many times children are left out, or items are devised to others. The terms of the will may seem…
