New Trust Code Features Option To Name Third Party Decision-Maker Trusts and their administration can involve complicated or delicate decision-making by family members, often resulting in uncomfortable rifts among beneficiaries and trustees. The new Michigan Trust Code (MTC), which took … more

Although it remains difficult to demonstrate the divisibility defense for liability at contaminated sites, a case recently litigated by Beier Howlett attorneys demonstrates that the factors that contribute to this defense can be used to persuade a court to reduce … more

Are Company Assets Really Protected From the Acts of the Owner? A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Florida has called into question the previously-held belief that a creditor of an individual could not reach the assets of the … more

Are You Following the Law? Owning rental property – be it residential or commercial – can be a lucrative business. But being a landlord also has its share of pitfalls and land mines. A prudent property owner who is careful … more