By: Charlotte Doran With Michigan’s new “Clean Slate” law, many are wondering if they are eligible to have their criminal charge(s) expunged. Expungement is the process of sealing your criminal records from public knowledge. Criminal charges can affect your life in several ways, including keeping you from getting a job, property, or education. With the …
Probate lawyers help people validate the will of someone close to them. They are there to help the people involved in the process deal with the legal side of things and the complications that come with it. Always consult a probate lawyer when dealing with this difficult process, especially if a will is not clear …
By: Erika McNamara, Sierra Willnus, and Charlotte Doran A Durable Power of Attorney document (DPA) allows someone to manage the finances, property, vehicles, and other assets owned by another person. This person is called an Agent. Before someone is unable or unwilling to manage her own assets, it is necessary for a DPA to be …
Working with a sexual assault attorney can be extremely beneficial to a plaintiff seeking justice for a crime committed against them or a wrongfully accused defendant who is trying to clear their name of the accusations. You have the right to a fair trial and having an experienced sexual assault attorney who knows your case …
An estate attorney is someone who is knowledgeable in the legal process of financial affairs and composes your estate plan, will, or trust documents. They can also assist you in minimizing any inheritance or estate taxes, and after you pass away assist the executor in distributing your estate to the beneficiaries. An estate attorney should …
A Living Trust is a legal document that puts all your assets into a trust and designates a trustee to have legal possession of the assets and properties listed. The assets that may be in a trust include investments, bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, valuable personal belongings, and more. A Living Trust will also state …
Wills and trusts are both the best options to make sure your assets are properly managed and distributed after death or incapacitation. A will is a written document that expresses the wishes of the deceased. A will becomes active after death and names those who receive objects and cash assets by the deceased. On the …
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The difference between power of attorney and and a durable power of attorney is that the latter continues to take care of another’s decisions in the event that they are incapacitated. A durable power of attorney handles a wide range of legal and financial services. It is a tough topic to consider, but it is …
A felony crime is considered to be the most serious type of charge, where you may be given jail time for over a year. Felonies are broken down into different levels of seriousness. These different classifications include murder, rape, arson, selling illegal drugs, grand theft, and kidnapping. There is also vandalism, which depending on the …
A criminal attorney defends individuals who are being charged with a variety of different crimes. A criminal attorney may defend the individual in state and federal court. They practice in bail bond hearings, plea bargains, trials, probation hearings, appeals, and post-convention remedies. They research case law, crime codes, and draft, file, and argue motions to …