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In some ways, parenting is the most natural relationship in the world. Most adults with the right support networks are able to effectively meet the needs of the children in their care. However, parenting does not necessarily come naturally to everyone, necessitating...
People in West Michigan considering divorce often have a lot of questions. What they know about divorce may consist primarily of half-truths and urban legends. They may have heard stories online or enjoyed fictional stories featuring divorces. The information that...
Life doesn't stop, even when an individual experiences an emergency. Someone involved in the car crash might spend months in the hospital, possibly in a coma. By the time they recover their health, their finances could be in shambles. Landlords may evict tenants who...
The decision to create an estate plan is a smart and responsible one. Adults in West Michigan have several different options available when they want to establish a legacy and protect their loved ones. Some people create trusts, but many adults use a will as their...
Divorce often inspires people who previously shared everything to fight intensely over seemingly small details. The way that people react emotionally to a divorce can sometimes lead to irrational levels of conflict if people do not plan carefully. One of the tools...
Before navigating property division during a separation or divorce, establishing clear priorities is crucial. Property division can be complex, involving emotional, financial and practical considerations. As a result, if you don’t have a clear sense of what you want...
When people discuss powers of attorney, they often describe the documents based on the authority that these resources delegate. People can create financial powers of attorney that authorize an agent or attorney-in-fact to access their resources and handle their...
Myths and urban legends dominate discussions about parental rights. Many men in Michigan have heard half-truths and myths that prevent them from being the involved fathers they would like to be. The stories people share can discourage men from going to court to...
Many adults who have drafted wills and other documents have a dismissive attitude about estate planning. They believe they have protection and won't ever need to consider the matter again. However, the truth is that estate planning paperwork needs to be reviewed...
To fund a trust means to retitle certain assets in the name of the trust. Your trust only controls those assets that are “owned” by the trust. If your trust is funded properly, the trust will control the distribution of your assets when you die; assets not owned by the trust may not be distributed as provided in the trust.…