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Creating an Estate Plan
An estate plan can include several different documents, including those described here. Will. In your will, you state how you want your assets distributed after you die. You can also name a guardian and conservator to look after your minor…
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Categories: Wills, Trusts & Probate
The Washtenaw County Court System
If you’ve been sued or are thinking about starting a lawsuit, you may be curious about how the local court system is organized. Here is some basic information relating to civil (non-criminal) cases. District Court. This Court has jurisdic…
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Categories: Civil Litigation
Steps in a Lawsuit
Do you know the steps in a typical lawsuit? If not, check out this outline. Complaint. The plaintiff (the person starting the lawsuit) files a Complaint with the Court Clerk stating what the case is about and the damages or other relief bei…
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Categories: Civil Litigation
Injury Claims
Have you sustained an injury caused by someone else? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Several factors go into whether or not you have a claim worth pursuing. Negligence. Generally speaking, to be entitled to compensation, you mus…
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Categories: Civil Litigation