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Disclaimer of Estate or Trust Interest
Persons often decide to disclaim an interest in a trust or an estate. Several common examples are: In situations like these, one or more beneficiaries may want to disclaim an interest. Michigan law provides for a disclaimer of an interest. The laws are found at MCL 700.2901 through MCL 700.2912, inclusive. A disclaimer acts as…
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Untitled Mobile Homes – Unable to do an affidavit of affixture due to lost title/no title
Not to worry, there is a solution, and we can help. Since 1978, mobile homes have been titled as mobile homes (previous to that they were “motor coaches”). (See: MCL 125.2330). A dealer should apply for a title for the buyer. The buyer should then receive a certificate of title from the Secretary of State…
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Donut Dash Run With the Cops
Passenger Law PLLC sponsored the recent Donut Run With the Cops 5K. The beneficiary was the Grand Rapids Police Foundation which in turn provides numerous community benefits: You can find out more about the good work it does on the website for the Grand Rapids Police Foundation. Donate via the Donut Dash page at Swift…
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Member of the Missaukee County Chamber of Commerce
Passenger Law PLLC is a member of the Missaukee Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber contributes to the wellbeing of businesses and individuals in Missaukee County. As we maintain a secondary firm presence in Lake City, Michigan and we practice law regularly in Missaukee, Wexford and other adjoining counties, we appreciate the vitality that the…
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The Special Needs Trust Improvement Act of 2022 – a chance to benefit charitable organizations after your loved one is cared for
A new avenue has opened for those who want to not only care for their loved one affected by disability, but also support the charitable organizations that are so vital for their loved one’s care. The Special Needs Trust Improvement Act of 2022 now allows for a charitable organization to be designated as the remainder…
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Farmland Development Rights Agreements – PA 116
What is a Farmland Development Rights Agreement? A farmland development rights agreement (originally called a PA 116 agreement after the act that created the program) is an agreement between a landowner (typically a farmer) and the state of Michigan that can reduce taxes on the land and avoid special assessments for sanitary sewer, water, lights…
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Special Needs Trust – Charitable Beneficiary Now Permitted
You can now have an irrevocable special needs trust that has a charitable remainder beneficiary without the traditional concern about that donation affecting the term over which funds must be taken. Historically, inherited retirement funds are required to be withdrawn over a ten year period. However the Federal Secure Act (now the 1.0 version) made…
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Drone Surveillance Evidence Permitted in Township Nuisance Action – Sept. 15, 2022
In Long Lake Township v Maxon (Docket No 349230), a case remanded from the Michigan Supreme Court back to the Court of Appeals, the Michigan Court of Appeals on September 15, 2022, permitted use of evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The opinion is scheduled for publication, meaning…