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…
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…
Will your debt die with you? The short answer is probably not. In Michigan your estate is still required to pay your financial debts in most circumstances. This is true whether or not you have a Will. The primary benefit of having a Will…
Obtaining Guardianship for a Minor Child. Many times the lines are blurred between the rights of parents and the rights associated with a guardian. While a minor’s parents remain responsible for exercising their legal rights, there are time in which a court will allow for…
One of the most common misconceptions is that a will allows you to avoid going to Probate Court altogether. Most times, this is not the case. A person’s will oftentimes serves as a “playbook” for the selected Executor/Personal Representative and the Probate Court to follow…
Interview with Bruce Rice, Attorney— Bruce Rice graduated from Kent State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in Psychology and Justice Studies. While attending Kent State, he was a member of the Black United Student organization and played for the…
