Grand Rapids Attorney Warning!

Grand Rapids Attorney is warning about chapter seven bankruptcies this time of year as the 2013 tax refund will not be issued until the Spring of 2014.  If you are filing chapter seven bankruptcy between now and until the time you file for your tax return, this is not an asset you have in your hand and that you can count as an asset. It is something that is allowable in the future.  However, bankruptcy laws state that it is an asset that you currently hold and are vested in and if you…Read more

Young Adults Need an Estate Plan too!

Why Your College-Age Children Need an Estate Plan They Should Designate Someone to Make Medical and Financial Decisions By ANNE TERGESEN Sept. 21, 2013 8:49 p.m. ET Here’s an issue many families overlook when children leave for college: That child, in the eyes of the law, is now an adult—and needs some all-important documents.Once individuals reach the age of majority—18 in most states—their parents are no longer entitled to see their medical and financial records and make decisions on their behalf. As a result, it is important for young adults to set up an estate…Read more