15th Feb 2024

Read by Grade Three Law Repealed
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Many bills signed by Governor Whitmer in 2023 are now law and will be going into effect in mid-February 2024. One of these laws is the repeal of the “Read by Grade Three” law, the result of which is that … more


12th Feb 2024

New Michigan Firearm Laws
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On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, new firearm violence prevention bills will become effective law. These laws signed by Governor Whitmer were sponsored bills in response to the two mass school shootings that occurred at Oxford High School in 2021 and … more


16th Jan 2024

Different Types of Business Entities in Michigan
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Starting your own business requires many steps, but one of the first steps is deciding your business structure. In Michigan, there are several types, ranging from simple to complex. Corporations are required by law to have a board of directors, … more


8th Jan 2024

What is a Lady Bird Deed?
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A Lady Bird Deed, also called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, is a type of Quitclaim Deed that can be an important part of an estate plan in Michigan. It is a method for transferring real property to another individual, … more