Trenton Legal Issues Blog
What effect does a deed restriction have on a property?
Before purchasing real estate property in Michigan, you may wish to verify that there are no existing deed restrictions in place regarding what you can or cannot do once the sale goes through. A previous owner may have added a specific rule to the deed, such as...
Disputes over property boundary lines can be resolved amicably
Michigan property owners are not immune from occasional scuffles over where a fence may end or which neighbor a tree actually belongs to. At Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law, we work with buyers and sellers in resolving issues that are potentially disputable before...
Social Security Disability does not mean never working again
Some Americans balk at the idea of giving up work completely, and Michigan residents are no strangers to pursuing meaningful careers. When an individual suddenly requires lengthy medical treatment and is no longer able to work, he or she may view applying for Social...
Why is a title search important?
If you are thinking of buying a home, imagine finding a residence you want and putting in a bid to buy it, only for unforeseen circumstances to delay or even thwart your bid entirely. That is why executing a title search is important. The process of checking out the...
Michigan gives you the option to handwrite your will
Whether or not you have significant assets, you probably have some idea of how you want your property distributed among your heirs. Michigan state law is very specific about the elements that make a will valid. At Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law, we often counsel...
Does Child Support Affect My Disability Benefits?
If you are a recipient of disability benefits, you are very likely aware that any external income will affect it. However, if you are on disability benefits and are responsible for paying child support, you may also be curious how the child support requirement affects...
Can I get Supplemental Security Income?
The Social Security system can be very confusing to someone who has never dealt with it before. There are many different types of benefits available. It is essential that you ensure you file for the right benefit type. The best way to do that is to check eligibility...
What is the difference between SSI and SSDI benefits?
Social Security is often thought of as a program that provides benefits to older Michigan citizens. However, it is so much more than that. It is actually multiple programs that provide a source of income for various types of Americans based on certain statuses or...
What conditions may get you fast tracked for SSI?
As you may have heard, suffering from any one of hundreds of illnesses or disorders in Michigan can qualify you for making a claim for Social Security Supplemental Security Income benefits. But as you likely also have heard, such claims can become extremely...
Be as accurate as possible with money during divorce
When you're filing for divorce, part of the process is simply declaring your assets to the court. This allows the court to divide those assets properly between you and your spouse. The key is to be as accurate as you can be. Do not guess. You don't just want to get...
