Trenton Legal Issues Blog
Are you a father who wants to be involved in your child’s life?
In Michigan, married fathers have certain rights through the marriage. For example, the state says a married man is the father of their wife's child. They only need to sign a birth certificate to make it official. Unmarried fathers have a few extra hurdles to jump....
What are Michigan’s intestate succession guidelines?
Perhaps the most complicated aspect of estate planning in Trenton is determining which of your heirs will inherit your assets (as well as what and how much they will receive). The last thing that you want is for your decisions to cause contentions amongst them once...
Financial and emotional benefits of divorce
Divorce is rarely a time to celebrate, and for many people it is a very unhappy time. However, after the finalization, it is time to begin looking ahead. Instead of focusing on the sadness and challenges, it may help to look at some potential benefits of ending the...
Preparation helps make the divorce process easier
Although around 50% of marriages end in divorce, it does not make it any easier for couples who go through the process. While some may want to avoid thinking about it, preparing financially and emotionally is beneficial and often helps ease some of the stress....
Steps in applying for Social Security Disability benefits
If you have a disability that prevents you from working or causes a lot of missed work, then you probably need to find a way to supplement your income. Many programs can help with short-term disabilities, but if you expect that your situation will last for a year or...
How can you benefit from Social Security Disability Insurance?
The Social Security Disability program started in 1956, and since then, there have been several changes to the law. Changes include health care delivery, technology, updated vocational information and medical care. Despite these changes, many people have benefitted...
What is a title contingency?
You as a home buyer may find a house that seems like everything you want in a residence. You make an offer, dreaming of your life to come inside your new home. But then you might find there is a problem with the title of the home. If this should occur, you might want...
Getting remarried? Remember your estate plan
Many families today come together via remarriages. A second or subsequent marriage offers people the opportunity to start fresh and enjoy the benefits of a positive partnership after a previous divorce or loss of a spouse. These marriages, however, also raise unique...
Pulmonary function tests used to evaluate respiratory disorder
Breathing is one of the functions most basic to life. If you have a condition that negatively affects your respiratory function, it could prevent you from working and supporting yourself. If this is the case, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits....
Is the time right to update your estate plan?
Michigan residents should have an estate plan on hand. But after you create your estate plan, you cannot leave it as-is forever. Your estate plan should reflect your current life circumstances accurately. The first thing to note is that you do not need to wait for a...
