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Administering a Trust
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If a family member has made a living trust part of his or her estate plan, you may be called upon to administer or manage the trust. This will happen if the trust names you as the Successor Trustee. Here are a few things you need to know: W…
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Categories: Wills, Trusts & Probate
Funding Your Living Trust
A living trust can be a valuable part of your estate plan – but only if you properly transfer your assets into it. There are various ways to accomplish this, depending on the type of asset. Your Home. You (or you and your spouse, if youâ€â€¦
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Categories: Wills, Trusts & Probate
Probating an Estate
When a family member dies, you may need to go through the probate process before distributing the deceased person’s property. This will be true, for example, if there’s a home solely in the deceased’s name, or a bank accou…
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Categories: Wills, Trusts & Probate
Real Estate Taxes
As you know, if you own a home or other real estate, you need to pay real estate taxes. In Ann Arbor, you get billed twice a year – once at the beginning of July, and again at the beginning of December. Here are some tax highlights. H…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Buying a Home in Ann Arbor
Buying a home is a major event, involving a number of important documents. From a legal standpoint, there are three stages in the buying process. Sales Contract. You’ll probably start with the sales contract created by the Ann Arbor Area…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Selling a Home in Ann Arbor
Whether you sell your home through a real estate agent (as most sellers do) or sell it yourself, the process is basically the same. There are the four main stages. Disclosure Forms. You’ll need to complete a seller’s disclosure statemen…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Resolving Disputes
You know, of course, that lawyers represent clients in starting or defending a lawsuit. You may not be aware, however, that a lawyer can help you resolve a legal dispute by alternative methods – methods that usually cost less than litigat…
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Categories: Civil Litigation
Your Liability for Business Debts
As a small-business owner, you’d like to avoid being personally liable for business debts. You don’t want your home, car and investment accounts to be at risk. While each situation is unique, there may be actions you can take to reduce…
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Categories: Business Law
Business Contracts
Your business may use contracts regularly or occasionally in dealing with customers, clients, suppliers, employees or independent workers. Here are some basic concepts to keep in mind. Contract Requirements. A contract requires a meeting of…
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Categories: Business Law
Corporations and LLCs
There are many similarities between corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs). For example, both types of business limit the personal liability of the owners. But there are differences as well – especially when it comes to termi…
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Categories: Business Law