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Why estate plans are still useful in light of recent tax laws
I recently spoke with a financial advisor who pondered whether estate planning attorneys were still relevant in light of the tax law changes this year. For an estate under $5million, the planner felt that various financial products could adequately defer taxes and avoid probate. However, estate planning attorneys see the picture differently. Read on to learn the benefits of estate planning, beyond tax savings.
Social Security Disability Update: Will benefits be delayed?
I interviewed two Oakland County attorneys for their perspective on Social Security Disability law. They remarked on past delays in getting a hearing date, and anticipate delays to increase in the near future. When over 60% of claimants are denied benefits and there are delays in getting a hearing to appeal the denial, the disabled individual is at risk of losing everything. Read on to learn more and to find resources available for disabled individuals.
Workers Compensation Law update: Will workers lose benefits?
In this Workers Compensation Law update, the current law in Michigan is explained, along with a recent House Bill No. 5002 introduced by the legislature, which attempts to codify all the recent Michigan Supreme Court decisions and create a new category of ‘partially disabled worker’. Injury attorneys feel this reform will harm the worker by unfairly reducing benefits.