The new language filed Dec. 15 by township resident Monica Shapiro follows a previous set that was rejected Dec. 1 by the ...

Some of the biggest mistakes people make concern beneficiary designations. Either someone forgets to name a beneficiary on an account or forgets to update a beneficiary on an account. These mistakes ...

A Michigan appeals court says arbitrators, not trial judges, must decide if long-delayed no-fault arbitration demands are too ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor tax expert. She ...

Three Monroe County judges will continue as chief judges in 2026 after reappointment by the Michigan Supreme Court.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is reforming how professional users can apply for probate. Changes have included probate fees, and rolling out an online service for applications.

The Senior Needs Survey completed earlier in 2025 indicates nearly 20% of our seniors need help with legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney, or advance directives.

Huron County interviewed three candidates for county treasurer Dec. 16 but made no decision while awaiting background and ...

Judge Sabaugh ordered that an independent psychologist will evaluate Endi Bala, 24, Shelby Township, after the state Center ...

The office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Stacey S. Stiriz to the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division.

Ashley Wakeley is taking the next step in her career, making the transition from Ionia County chief deputy treasurer to interim Montcalm County treasurer. After being interviewed by a panel comprised ...

Stiriz, of Delta, will assume office on January 12, 2026, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Michael J. Bumb, who resigned. She will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will ...