Author: Great Lakes

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Family cottages hold happy memories for many Michiganders.  Clients often inquire about succession planning strategies to keep the beloved getaway home in the family.  A client’s family dynamics and overall objectives determine the best strategy.  Options available include: distribute the property under a Last Will and Testament; distribute the property to beneficiaries of a Revocable Living Trust;…

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Wedding season is officially here!  With wedding season kicking off, lovebirds all over Michigan are discussing their future together.  A great long-term planning strategy for couples contemplating marriage is to consult with an attorney to discuss a prenuptial agreement.  A prenuptial agreement allows a couple to define the terms on which their pre-marital assets, potential…

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Registration to participate in the civil settlement In re Flint Water Cases with the state of Michigan, McLaren hospitals and Rowe Professional Services Co. closes on Monday, March 29th. The settlement’s major focus is on the individuals that were most impacted by the lead poisoning – young children. Parents claim the lead in the water…

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Last month I was with an 81-year-old client at a nursing home. We stood knee deep in a snow drift outside a window looking in at her husband of 56 years. Peering in the window, shivering, my client held a cell phone to her ear while her other hand tapped on the glass. My client…

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Communities across the #GreatLakes are grappling with crumbling, antiquated drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Join the Alliance for the Great Lakes this Thursday, March 11 at 11 ET/10 CT for a conversation with three experts who can help us understand the scale of this problem and opportunities to equitably tackle water and sewer infrastructure projects…

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Christina M. Lejkowski has been selected to the prestigious position of Ambassador for the Alliance of the Great Lakes.  As an Ambassador, Ms. Lejkowski will act as a representative of the Alliance of the Great Lakes to inform the community about various issues facing the Great Lakes.  Particular concerns of the Alliance include furthering the…

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The sun is out and the snow is melting!  Michigan is reopening and people are smiling, driving fun cars, and enjoying each other’s company.  Spring brings thoughts of new life and longevity.  Many people agree that the best peace of mind comes with knowing our family and friends are happy and healthy.  Although we all…

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I Care a Lot – the #1 movie on Netflix has many people wondering about guardianship and the real possibility of losing control of everything in life. The idea of a complete stranger in charge of your health care and living arrangements and everything you own is unsettling.  Is it possible?  Of course, it is.  There…

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Snowy days encourage many of us to be thankful for warmth and safety.  Vulnerable populations, including elderly individuals, are particularly at risk of being unable to adequately care for themselves.  Although children and friends help elderly people out as much as possible, life is busy. Long term care planning is often put on the back…

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