If you have a loved one who recently passed away in Ypsilanti, then you may be concerned about how their estate is being handled. The hope is that they left behind a will. Yet what if they did not? Such is the question that many have come to us here at the Babut Law...
Many people who are looking at filing personal bankruptcy wonder if Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the better option. There are many things to consider when choosing the right bankruptcy plan for you. According to Credit Karma, you are likely to clear your...
Suddenly, an injury or condition changes your life. You are not able to work. You decide to apply for Social Security Disability, a government program that provides financial assistance to people with medical limitations that make them unemployable. At last, the...
Depression has become a severe medical condition. It is among the most common mental disorders in the world today. There are various forms of depression, which will affect an individual differently. Depression leaves people feeling sad, gloomy, and feeling inadequate....
If you have definite preferences as to the kind of health care you do and do not wish to receive when you become seriously ill, injured, incapacitated or reach the end of your life, you may wish to consider creating an advance health care directive. As the Mayo Clinic...
The key dates in your filing is the date you actually file your case. That is actually considered the dates that the order for relief is granted. According to US Courts, from that moment on, you are protected from your creditors. They can not call you, sue you, harass...
Tired of receiving a near-constant barrage of communications from creditors looking to collect what you owe them? You are not alone. Many people across Michigan are struggling to stay on top of their finances, and some of those people find that filing for bankruptcy...
In the US, and subsequently, in Michigan, elder abuse is a problem. How do you know if abuse is affecting your loved one? The signs may be more subtle than you think. According to the National Institute on Aging, most elder abuse victims are women. Many of these...
Are you a Michigan resident who has an estate plan already written? If so, there may come times in your life when you must update this plan. At Babut Law Offices, PLLC, we often advise people on when these updates are necessary. Today, we will take a look at a...
Few decisions in life require more thought than choosing to place an aging parent in a nursing home. Still, for a variety of reasons, long-term care may be right for your mother or father. If your parent develops a close relationship with someone at the facility,...