What is a residential real estate contract? A real estate contract provides the details as to a sale and purchase of a property. Specifically, among other provisions, the purchase price, deposit and financing, legal description of the property, and closing date are clearly stated. Such details are set in writing to make sure the seller […]

While estate planning and writing a will often go hand in hand, they’re actually entirely different terms. Simply put, an estate plan is a broader plan of action for your assets that may apply during your life as well as after your death. A will, on the other hand, dictates where your assets will go […]

“It Looks Like This Might Get Ugly” If you are saying or thinking this, you may be in a business dispute. It may be with a customer, a vendor, a business partner, an employee, or a competitor. And you soon may be facing a lawsuit – either one you may decide to file or one […]

Having a good estate plan can be critical to ensure your family is well taken care of after you are gone. Although the quality of online tools continues to improve at a good pace, working with an experienced estate planning attorney remains the best way to ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes and […]

Whether you realize it or not, you’re most likely already a copyright owner. In basic terms, copyrights grants someone legal protection for their “original works of authorship.” This can include a wide variety of works, such as paintings, sculptures, and even software or sound recordings. It can also include a lot less formal things such […]

Real estate law touches on every legal issue that relates to the possession or inhabitation of land. When someone rents or purchases a place – regardless of whether that spot is a luxury hotel or a piece of farmland – the transaction is often governed by rules that are specific to the jurisdiction where the […]

When you think of an estate, you may not think that you have much to deal with and plan for, especially if you are currently renting an apartment or living at your parents’ house. However, estate planning isn’t solely set aside for the extremely wealthy – people of all ages and financial situations can benefit […]

Intellectual property (IP) is an essential and valuable asset of any successful business. In most businesses, IP will be a key commodity – whether it’s your brand name, logos and branding, products or services provided, or the even “secret sauce” that makes your business different. It is important to take stock of what IP assets […]

Copyright infringement in the online world has been an issue ever since the inception of the internet. With a copy-and-paste culture, it’s never been easier to pass off a funny tweet as one’s own, upload unauthorized versions of chart-topping songs, and repurpose jaw-dropping photographs and videos. Now that nonfungible tokens have entered into the arena, […]

A few years ago, Michigan passed an Act in Michigan that authorized the creation, funding and administration of domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs). This statutory recognition of DAPTs gives Michigan residents a significant new opportunity to protect assets from the claims of third-party creditors. How a DAPT Can Protect You Without a DAPT, if you […]