Auto accidents are quite common. Michigan is a no-fault insurance state, so you have to file a claim with your own insurance company to try and recover your medical costs if you suffer injuries in a wreck. The decision as to whether they pay, however, is their own....
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5 common causes of truck collisions
Commercial trucks are an essential component of the nation’s transportation system. Consumer goods and manufacturing materials are transported across Michigan highways to keep stores and industries alike supplied with necessary items. Unfortunately, due to their size...
Who inherits my property if I die without a will or estate plan?
Dying intestate, referring to the absence of a will, generally means your spouse or an asset’s co-owner inherits your property. Your parents or your siblings may also stand to inherit portions of your assets. As noted by the Michigan Legislature, if you die intestate...
Be wary of drunk drivers from now through New Year’s Day
Caught in the midst of the two major end-of-year holidays, it's no time to relax your guard against mayhem and injury. A surge in drunk drivers at this time of year is just as predictable as sauerkraut and store sales. That’s why Michigan has declared December its...
Road rage is dangerous and problematic on U.S. roadways
Road rage is a problem on the roads. Drivers with this condition may become extremely aggressive or angry when they feel that others are in their way or not moving fast enough. Some people go too far in their rage. Take, for example, this horrible story of a road-rage...
Can trusts help my heirs avoid probate?
Many Americans start estate planning in order to help their heirs avoid probate. There are multiple reasons why you might want to do so, chief among them that probate can take a very long time and while your assets are in probate your heirs have no access to them. ...
Hit-and-run driver caught after leaving ID at the scene
If a driver doesn’t stop at the scene of a crash, even if it wasn’t their fault, they can be accused of a hit-and-run offense. Sometimes, drivers choose not to stop because of being impaired or knowing that they did something wrong, and that’s even worse. When they...
Who makes for a good executor?
As a Michigan resident, you may have questions about how to create a good estate plan. You might want to skip ahead to things that seem important. You may want to first focus on asset division or your beneficiaries. But there is something you need to do before...
Who pays your debts after you die?
If you have large amounts of debt, you may worry about the effect on your estate. Will your heirs lose all that you have to paying off the debts you owe? It depends on several factors, such as who you owe, who cosigned on the loan and your estate plan. CNBC reports...
What are the federal tax duties of the estate administrator?
If you have the important task of wrapping up someone’s final affairs, you may feel most worried about federal taxes. After all, most people feel a little nervous when going up against the IRS. The more complex the individual’s income streams, the more important it is...
