Trenton Legal Issues Blog
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...
What are the requirements for SSI?
The Social Security Administration provides a range of benefits that you may be eligible for in Michigan. However, you need to check the requirements for each type of benefit to see if you qualify. The SSA has very strict requirements. If you do not meet them exactly,...
Renovations that might hurt your home resell value
Improving your Trenton home might seem like a surefire way to increase the value of your home and make it more enticing to buyers when the time comes to sell your residence. Some renovations, however, may have the opposite effect. The wrong home modification project...
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...
