Category Archives: Identity Theft
Free Property Fraud Alerts
Property fraud alerts notify you when a document is recorded in your local Register of Deeds office that matches your name. Do you need to sign up for this free service? YES! Think of it as an early warning system that can protect you from real estate or mortgage fraud. Lenawee County has signed up 1,150 […]
Also posted in Personal Protection, Uncategorized
Tagged Property Fraud
Credit Freeze
One of the perils of modern life is having your identity stolen. Last year 30% of Americans were victims of this crime. That’s up 9% from just two years earlier. Identity theft costs victims on average $10,000 or more. To protect yourself from this crime, experts suggest freezing your credit. This is also known as […]
Also posted in Personal Protection
Tagged Identity Theft
Age Related Legal Needs
Every client’s legal needs are personal and unique. Yet over time we see predictable trends based on a person’s age. Here are some of the common legal matters we handle listed by age. Ages 18-34 Home or condo purchase agreements, title work, land contracts, landlord negotiations, credit card debt and debt collection defense, bankruptcy, employment contracts. […]
Also posted in Bankruptcy, Business, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Real Estate
Who is your digital asset fiduciary?
A fiduciary is a person appointed to manage the property of another person. A digital asset fiduciary can manage digital property like computer files, web domains and virtual currency. Current law restricts fiduciary access to electronic communications such as email, text messages and social media accounts unless the original user consented in a will, trust or power […]
Also posted in Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning
Tagged Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Fiduciary
Parent FYI: Teen Rights and Responsibilities
Parents would be well advised to consider the following list of teen rights and responsibilities. Michigan law defines these for teenagers once they turn 18 years of age. Rights for teens are as follows: -To vote -To make a will and power of attorney -To make their own end-of-life decisions -To sign a contract in […]
Also posted in Custody, Personal Protection
Tagged Parenting, Teens
