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Paycheck Protection Program Loans: A First, Deep Dive

This article summarizes certain portions of the Paycheck Protection Program contained in the recently enacted CARES Act. It focuses particularly on a few of the technical questions relating to PPP loans and the possible forgiveness of a portion of such …

Has the Secure Act Created Financial Insecurity in Your Life?

e a presentation to a group of CPAs, attorneys, and financial professionals on the use of trusts as beneficiaries of retirement plans. I spent about an hour explaining the complicated rules for timing distributions and the identification of beneficiaries, of …

What is the Reasonable Use of Force Against the Mentally Ill?

En route to a mental health treatment facility, Joshua Blough got out of his fiancée’s vehicle holding his knife, walked through traffic, and wandered into a residential neighborhood. When he ignored his fiancée’s repeated pleas to get back in the …

Leaving a Legacy to a Family Member with Addiction Issues

When a family member, including a child, grandchild or spouse, suffers from addiction issues, there are a number of estate planning options which should be considered and addressed. Leaving a vulnerable loved one an inheritance outright at passing is likely …

Chalking Tires Determined to be an Unreasonable Search

Like many cities, Saginaw’s parking enforcement unit chalked tires to determine just how long a car was parked, and then ticketed offenders. Over the course of three years, Alison Taylor received her fair share of parking tickets – fifteen to …

A Case Study in Business Succession Planning

You hear the words “succession planning” often in today’s business world. This part of a company’s strategic planning, which can be critical to its success and sustainability, requires careful consideration. The following case study is an example of a succession …

Beware of Immediate Annuities

Authors: Keith Stevens & William Browning Single Premium Immediate Pay Annuities are a valuable tool in planning for Medicaid eligibility when a spouse requires nursing home care. These instruments can provide additional income, not just in the short-term, but in …

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