The tax billed passed by Congress in December contained some significant changes in the Federal Estate and Gift Tax laws. Although the Estate Tax ended for 2010, it was only a matter of time before Congress would restore the tax. For tax years 2011 a… Read More

When the Judge signs the Judgment of Divorce, the marriage is officially over but often there is still work that needs to be done to finalize the process. Often these additional items are overlooked or put off for a later date and can come back to ha… Read More

A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision serves as a reminder that all insurance policies should be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with the terms of the policy. Insurance policies are contracts, and insured parties must follow the term… Read More

Many of us seem to end up with gift certificates and gift cards that we don’t use as soon as anticipated and have probably dealt with ones that have expired. New Federal regulations regarding pre-paid cards, gift cards and gift certificates took ef… Read More

The Olmstead case recently decided by the Florida Supreme Court is cause for concern about liability protection afforded by single-member limited liability companies (LLC). In a very surprising decision, the Court ruled that a judgment creditor could… Read More

If you have Medicare prescription coverage and reach the coverage gap this year, you may be eligible to receive a one-time, tax-free $250 rebate check. The check will automatically be sent to you once you reach the coverage gap, also known as the Par… Read More

In a down economy, collecting your accounts receivables (A/R) seems to get more difficult by the day. You’ve done the work or supplied the product, and you should get paid for it in a timely manner – you deserve it. Here are some tips to cons… Read More

As of October 31, 2010, anyone pulled over in Michigan for driving under the influence of alcohol may face the ramifications of the new “Super Drunk” driving law. Under the new law, which is also called the “High-BAC Law” by MADD (Mothers Aga… Read More