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The Children’s Bureau launched initiatives around National Adoption Month to call attention to many critical adoption issues. Adoption provides a rewarding way to grow families but can pose unique challenges. At any given time, there are about 3000 Michigan children…

Veterans deserve more than just one day of recognition. November has now been designated National Veterans and Military Families Month. While parades and accolades can be uplifting, many veterans and their families need help and guidance in dealing with their…

by Amanda Murray Originally published in Res Ipsa Loquitur. One of the most controversial cases in the 21st century made its way through the judicial system and landed in the Supreme Court of the United States. By now, every person…

One aspect of estate planning is protecting your assets and avoiding probate by establishing a trust. A living trust can help protect the assets you wish to leave behind to family members after your death. What Is a Revocable Living…

By Erin Fielder-Attia WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS ​AGENT UNDERSOMEONE’S ​POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCES By Erin Fielder-Attia When you (the principal) are working with a lawyer preparing power of attorney documents, you will most likely be…

ENERGY ASSISTANCE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS By Jeanne St. Onge Electric, natural gas, and propane bills are constantly fluctuating, which can have a major impact on household budgets. If you are having trouble paying your energy bills, it is important…

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH By Jeanne St. Onge National Adoption Month, recognized each November, is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau that seeks to increase national awareness of adoption issues, bring attention to the need for adoptive families for…

HOW TO BEHAVE IN A VIRTUAL COURTROOM By Jeanne St. Onge Courtrooms, whether physically in-person, or virtual via phone or video, are still a formal and serious setting. Below are some important reminders you should keep in mind before appearing…

UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS Defining what Special Needs Trusts are and why they are so important. By Jeanne St. Onge What is National Special Needs Law Month Each October, attorneys throughout the country celebrate National Special Needs Law Month by…