Impact of No-Fault Automobile Reform: PIP: Medical Coverage Options

To drive legally in Michigan, state law requires the purchase of no-fault automobile insurance. This includes Personal Injury Protection benefits, often referred to as “PIP.” In general, this includes medical bills, medical mileage, attendant care, work loss, and...

Donations made for purpose of benefitting a specific individual

This article explores one type of “designated” donations a nonprofit charitable organization may receive and explains the rights and responsibilities of both the donor and the charitable organization with respect to each. A frequently asked question is whether someone...

Employment Myths Busted… Again

The Internet’s vast resources provide employees with access to information about employment laws and regulations – which may be inaccurate or taken out of proper context. This is becoming increasingly true in response to employers’ handling of COVID-19 restrictions,...

12 Ways Estate Planning Can Benefit You

An effective estate plan usually includes a will, a trust, a durable general power of attorney, and a designation of patient advocate.  It is well worth the time and effort to put an estate plan into place because the plan will enable you to achieve important...

Pets in Divorce

In this month’s American Bar Association Journal, I read an article discussing attorney Mark Cushing’s book entitled “Pet Nation: The Inside Story of How Companion Animals Are Transforming Our Homes, Culture and Economy.” The subject of his book is the generational...