The Michigan Legislature has been active in the past few years in the area of alcohol beverage licensing. One of the… Continue reading
Opening a Restaurant or Liquor Store: What You Need to Know About Liquor Licenses
Locating the Necessary Michigan Liquor License Many people have dreams of opening their own restaurant, brewpub, bar, grocery store, or convenience store. … Continue reading
Do You Disagree with Your Property Tax Assessment?
Appealing Your Residential and Business Property Taxes Each year, the city/township assessor determines the “assessed value” of all real estate within its jurisdiction. … Continue reading
Starting Your Own Business: What Type of Entity?
One of the first questions that entrepreneurs ask when they are thinking about starting a new business is: What type… Continue reading
Business Owners: You Must Act Fast to Appeal Property Taxes
If you feel that the local assessor has overvalued your commercial real estate, there is still time to file an… Continue reading
The Charm of Up North: Encroachment, Lot Lines and Trespassing
There is often a great deal of emotional and sentimental attachment to family cottages and hunting land. Since much of… Continue reading
Transfers of Liquor Licenses: A Quicker Process
In December of 2013, a new Michigan law was enacted to provide a much quicker process to obtain a liquor… Continue reading
Do You Ever Disagree with the Tax Man?
Each year, the city/township assessor determines the “assessed value” of real estate within its jurisdiction. This is equal to one-half… Continue reading
Transferring Real Estate to Your Children Without Tax Penalities
A Michigan law was recently enacted which will allow parents to transfer real estate to their children without certain property… Continue reading