Category Archives: Personal Protection
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 Identity Theft, Uncategorized
Tagged Property Fraud
Michigan Car Seat Law Updates
Michigan recently updated car seat laws to keep our children in the safest possible conditions. Vehicle crashes remain the #1 cause of death for young children New regulations All children under 2 yrs. must be in a rear-facing car seat. Forward-facing harnessed seats are required for ages 2-5 yrs. […]
Tagged Michigan's New Car Seat Laws
Boater Safety
Before you set sail on a Michigan lake or waterway, take a minute to review these boater safety laws. Learn more about Michigan boating regulations here.
Also posted in Boater Safety, Michigan Law
Tagged Boater safety certificate, life jackets
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 Identity Theft
Tagged Identity Theft
Essential Legal Documents for Young Adults
Once your child turns 18, they become a legal adult. As a parent you can no longer make medical, legal or financial decisions for them. A few simple legal documents will allow you to help your child in an emergency if needed. Healthcare proxyThe proxy grants you legal authority to make healthcare decision on behalf of your child […]
Also posted in Beneficiary Designations
Tagged Personal Protection
Revoking Your Power of Attorney
After you make a power of attorney, you can revoke it at any time. There are a variety of situations that would require you to do so. For example, the person named in your power of attorney is no longer able to serve. Your name has changed because of marriage or divorce. You lost the document […]
Also posted in Estate Planning
New Clean Slate Legislation Expands Expungement of Criminal Records
Expungement can help individuals who are trying to move one from past mistakes
Also posted in Criminal Records
Tagged Clean Slate Legislation, Criminal Record, Expungement
Michigan Boater Safety Laws
You can get take a Michigan boating safety class online at www.boatED.com When you pass the final exam you’ll be able to print out your boater safety certificate.
Also posted in Boater Safety
Force Majeure
In light of the COVID-19 natural disaster, force majeure may become a viable defense in everyday contractual obligations.
Also posted in Business
Tagged COVID-19, Force Majeure, Natural Disasters
Michigan’s PIP – Your Personal Insurance Protection
Now it is very important that you understand how your Personal Insurance Protection works as Michigan’s auto insurance reforms go into effect this summer
Also posted in Auto Insurance
Tagged PIP
