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Picking the Personal Representative in Michigan

//  by Christopher McAvoy

The Personal Representative in Michigan, also known as an executor, is qualified by the probate court to manage the affairs of the estate of a …

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Category: Probate

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Bankruptcy Discharges Back Income Taxes and IRS Debt.

//  by Christopher McAvoy

You Can Discharge Back Taxes In Bankruptcy. Income taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy and your tax refund can be protected contrary to popular …

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Category: Bankruptcy

Tax Exemptions and Custody

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Even though your divorce or custody case is in Michigan, IRS regulations control which parent gets to take the children on their taxes as a dependency …

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Category: Divorce

Which Comes First: Bankruptcy or Divorce?

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Which Comes First: Bankruptcy or Divorce? It's all about timing. When considering a bankruptcy and a divorce, should you file the bankruptcy before, …

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Category: Bankruptcy, Divorce

Keep Your Car In A Michigan Bankruptcy

//  by Christopher McAvoy

http://youtu.be/V9Ll3fv25a8 Keep or Surrender Your Car - That is The Question. Most every bankruptcy filer in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in …

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Category: Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Stops Garnishments In Michigan.

//  by Christopher McAvoy

http://youtu.be/d_YILZN5zME Bankruptcy Stops Michigan Garnishments When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Michigan, the "automatic …

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Category: Bankruptcy

The Michigan Lady Bird Deed and Avoiding Probate

//  by Christopher McAvoy

The Lady Bird Deed in Michigan, also known as a beneficiary deed, is a great way to avoid probate. Ever hear of a Lady Bird Deed? It's an odd name so …

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Category: Estate Planning

How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Michigan

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Under Michigan law, there is a minimum amount of time from the date of filing the Complaint for Divorce to the entry of the Judgment of Divorce. If a …

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Category: Divorce

Death and Discharge During Bankruptcy

//  by Christopher McAvoy

It's not often that it happens but a debtor can die after their bankruptcy petiton is filed but before their discharge is granted. Unfortunately, this …

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Category: Bankruptcy

How Child Support Is Determined In Michigan

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Child support in Michigan is based on a formula laid out in the Michigan Child Support Guidelines. It takes into consideration the income of each …

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Category: Divorce

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