Six Years to Sue Over a Broken Contract
A business contract dispute can build slowly, through late payments, missed deliveries, or disagreements about scope, and the deadline to sue can run while the parties are still negotiating. Michigan sets a general deadline for contract claims and a rule for when that period begins. Michigan’s General Contract Deadline Is Six Years Under MCL 600.5807, the … Read more
The 14-Day Disclosure Wait Before Signing
Buying a franchise means signing a franchise agreement and paying fees before the business opens. Federal and Michigan law require the franchisor to provide a disclosure document first, and the timing rules give a buyer room to read it before committing. The Federal Rule Sets a 14-Day Waiting Period Under 16 CFR 436.2, a franchisor must … Read more
What Documents Do I Need To Submit For My Bankruptcy Case?
Filing for bankruptcy is a profoundly serious and time-consuming endeavor. You will be expected to not only provide detailed and personal information, but also documentation substantiating that information. These documents are required to prepare your bankruptcy petition, and most (but not all) must be submitted to the Trustee assigned to your case. Preparing for bankruptcy … Read more
New Judge Named to Oakland Probate Court
Oakland County families dealing with probate matters will soon see a new judge presiding over their cases. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the appointment of Nicole Huddleston to the Oakland County Probate Court, filling a partial term left open after Judge Kathleen Ryan’s resignation. For anyone with an open estate, guardianship, or conservatorship matter in … Read more
How Informal and Formal Estate Paths Differ
What Is Informal Probate in Michigan? Informal probate allows a personal representative to administer an estate with minimal court supervision once the initial paperwork is reviewed and approved. A Warren probate lawyer recommends this path whenever heirs agree on the estate plan itself, since reduced court involvement typically means lower legal fees and a faster overall … Read more
Why a Lien Notice Needs a Fast Response
A Troy taxpayer who receives a formal lien or levy notice from the IRS often assumes there is plenty of time available to figure out how to respond properly. Federal law imposes a strict thirty-day window for requesting a hearing, and missing this deadline can eliminate meaningful options before a taxpayer even fully understands what … Read more
When Settling for Less Actually Makes Sense
A Troy business owner facing overwhelming tax debt often assumes the only options are paying the full amount or facing aggressive IRS collection action such as bank levies or liens. Federal law provides a formal settlement path for qualifying businesses, and understanding this process changes how a struggling business should approach its outstanding tax liability … Read more
Basic Documents Everyone Should Consider
Do I Actually Need a Will if I Do Not Have Much? Yes. A will does more than distribute assets. It names an executor to handle your affairs, designates guardians for minor children, and directs how any property not otherwise covered by beneficiary designations should pass on to the people you actually intend to receive … Read more
COVID, EIDL DEBT, AND BANKRUPTCY: SOMETHINGS THAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW
Several years ago, you took out a COVID EIDL loan to keep your business alive. Maybe it worked for a while. Maybe the business did not make it. Either way you may be burdened with a debt you cannot pay, and you just received a letter telling you the clock is running and threatening you … Read more
A Deed Named After a First Lady
An Estate Planning Tool Most People Have Never Heard Of Avoiding probate usually brings a living trust to mind first, but Michigan offers a simpler and often less expensive tool for one specific asset: the family home. The Lady Bird deed has quietly become one of the most popular estate planning devices in the state, … Read more
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