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Recognizing the need for assistance

Things just aren’t the same anymore. Going up and down the stairs is a lot slower these days. Using a grabber is a lot easier to use than trying to bend down and pick things up off the floor. Going …

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Shackup Agreement

You have decided to move in with your partner. You have a committed relationship that may even have been blessed by your church, but for a variety of reasons, you will not be married. It could be that you are …

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New MI Financial Power of Attorney Statute

There are new rules in Michigan for financial powers of attorneys. All financial powers of attorney that you sign after September 30, 2012 must comply with the new rules. If you don’t, your financial power of attorney may not be …

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Taxation of Tax-Advantaged Accounts

I received a text message from my 24 year old son Luke the other day. Luke graduated from college earlier this year. For the first time in his life, Luke has signed up to participate in a retirement program, his …

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Healthy Aging

The month of September brings a welcome relief from the hot summer days. Cool evening breezes and colorful foliage appearing on the trees may entice you to walk and bask in healthy fresh air. September has also been designated as …

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