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How can I avoid probate?

Written on April 15, 2022. Posted in Blog, Estate Planning, Probate, Property. No Comments on How can I avoid probate?

For many people, the words “probate” or “probate court” conjure an image of bureaucracy, costs and wasted time. In some cases, that image is not too far from reality. But in other cases, and especially...

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Did You Know: Your No-Fault Insurer Can Make You Apply for Government Disability Benefits?

Written on December 30, 2019. Posted in Blog. No Comments on Did You Know: Your No-Fault Insurer Can Make You Apply for Government Disability Benefits?

Even if you pay your monthly premium on time to the same auto insurer for years, that No-Fault Insurer can refuse to pay you lost wages because they want you to get disability benefits from the government...

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What is a “Threshold Injury” and How Could It Affect My Ability to Recover After an Auto Accident?

Written on November 20, 2019. Posted in Blog, Car & Truck Accident, Personal Injury. No Comments on What is a “Threshold Injury” and How Could It Affect My Ability to Recover After an Auto Accident?

Michigan is one of more than a dozen states (plus Puerto Rico) to have adopted a system of “no-fault” auto insurance. What that means is that motorists typically recover from their own insurer after...

WARNING: Mason Email Scam

Written on November 9, 2019. Posted in Blog. No Comments on WARNING: Mason Email Scam

WARNING! Yesterday afternoon an email was sent from our office with the subject line: “FYI: NOUD & NOUD PLC”. Included in this message was a link to a nefarious website masquerading as a legitimate...

Can’t I Just Write My Own Will?

Written on December 4, 2018. Posted in Blog, Estate Planning.

Americans (and especially Michiganders) tend to be a do-it-yourself crowd. Why should we pay for something we can do ourselves? A plumber would probably answer that the cost of fixing a botched...

Death and (Property) Taxes

Written on November 13, 2018. Posted in Blog, Real Estate.

Benjamin Franklin knew that two things were certain: death and taxes. For Michiganders owning real property, that’s especially true. Michigan statutes on delinquent property taxes (the General Property...

Love is in the air?! Michigan divorce rates on decline

Written on February 13, 2018. Posted in Blog, Divorce, Family Law.

Believe it or not, Noud & Noud is happy to share that Michigan’s divorce rate has decreased over the last half-century, from 6.7 in 1970 down to 5.8 in 2016. And it’s been steadily decreasing...

Avoid probate by using a Lady Bird Deed

Written on January 3, 2018. Posted in Blog, Estate Planning, Law, Probate.

PHOTO CREDIT: John Dominis—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Image The attorneys at Noud & Noud provide comprehensive estate planning services to clients with a variety of needs and priorities....

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Review these quick driving tips for a safe Michigan winter

Written on December 27, 2017. Posted in Blog, Car & Truck Accident, Law, Personal Injury.

Who doesn’t love the beauty of a white Christmas? But with the breathtaking views also comes the often treacherous driving conditions that result from the snow, ice and wind. The best way to avoid an...

What are QDROs and why do you need one in a divorce?

Written on December 17, 2017. Posted in Blog, Divorce, Family Law.

If you are considering divorce and you or your spouse has pension benefits, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, may be necessary to divide those pension benefits earned during your marriage. Pension...