Trenton Legal Issues Blog
Should your home be part of your estate plan?
When you decide to begin the process of planning your estate and coordinating which of your relatives in Michigan will be beneficiaries of your assets, it may be difficult to ascertain what you should include. While the scope of your plan is dependent on your...
Encourage millennial children to think about an estate plan
Residents in Michigan who have adult children in the millennial generation are well aware of how different this generation views many things compared with their predecessors. Estate planning may be one of the things that people in their 20s and 30s don't think much...
Can I get disability benefits for migraines?
The headaches are never-ending. The pain and suffering affect your job, your social life and your family. The doctor diagnosed you with migraines. It is not just a headache, but your boss may not understand this. You have lost so many sick days, and you are not sure...
Do brachial plexus injuries qualify for Social Security benefits?
Children and adults in Michigan may experience an injury to the brachial plexus. However, brachial plexus injuries most commonly occur during birth. If your child sustained a brachial plexus injury during delivery, he or she may qualify for Social Security benefits if...
Navigate the holidays after a divorce
When people co-parent in Michigan, they may wonder how they will handle the holidays. The holiday season can be difficult for many families; however, it may sometimes be more challenging after a divorce. It is important for parents to know how to navigate this season...
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...
