Brighton, Michigan, Legal Blog
Does remaining silent mean I invoked my Miranda right to silence?
Detroit residents have likely seen enough police procedural dramas to know that a suspect must be read their Miranda rights before being questioned officially. This includes two basic rights: the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney while being...
What will happen if I don’t have a will when I die?
Like other states, Michigan has laws in place that determine what will happen to a person’s property if she dies without a will. The same laws also apply if a will turns out to be invalidated or if the will does not apply to all of the person’s probate estate. These...
Speeding continues to be problem, especially among teens
While there has been much attention given to drunk driving and distracted driving, at least one organization directed to automobile safety has called for greater awareness of the ongoing problem with speeding motorists. According to the Governors Highway Safety...
Strict liability and Michigan dog bite claims
Dogs are wonderful companions in households all throughout Michigan. Many families have more than one canine in their households to keep them company and show them love. A well-trained dog can be a protector, friend, and buddy for their owner. However, not all dogs...
Recovering damages after a Michigan car accident
If you have suffered personal injuries in a Michigan motor vehicle accident, you may file a first or third-party claim to recover damages following your accident. What types of damages can you recover? Accident victims can recover various damages following an accident...
Speeding combined with DUI is a major offense in Michigan
Speed limits are posted values that drivers cannot exceed in designated locations. For example, on an interstate or highway, drivers may permissibly operate their vehicles up to or even over 55 miles per hour, depending on the limits set. However, in residential...
Understanding the collaborative divorce process in Michigan
Michigan judges and lawyers have long understood that mediated divorce settlements are often easier to obtain than divorces that depend upon a court trial to reach a resolution. In recent years, however, these same judges and lawyers have been looking for a process...
Defensive driving to prevent winter motor vehicle accidents
The weather in Michigan is beginning to change and Brighton residents may be noticing the earlier hours when darkness sets in on their evening commutes. Although it is only fall, the threat of cold weather and snow are always possible in Michigan as the winter season...
When should I update my estate plan?
As this blog recently discussed, estate planning is important for many reasons. An important element of estate planning is keeping an estate plan current and ensuring it reflects the estate planner’s most current wishes. Estate planners should know when it is a good...
A complete estate plan includes long-term health care
New families and retiring seniors both understand the importance of an estate plan. This collection of legal documents contains deeds to properties, insurance policies and beneficiaries, stock portfolios, IRAs, the will, and even funeral arrangements. Some planners...
