Vacation Homes and Your Estate Plan
Owning a vacation home can create complicated family estate and income tax issues. Keeping the cottage and property in the family will not happen without thoughtful planning.
OSHA Silica Regulations for Construction Upheld by U.S. Court of Appeals
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new silica rules for the construction industry are being enforced. Contractors must comply in order to avoid costly fines and to protect their workers.
Tax Cut and Jobs Act Reconciled by U.S. House and Senate
With the passage of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, questions remain as to how it will fuel economic growth and how it will affect individuals and businesses. Kotz Sangster's estate planning and tax attorneys offer an overview of the new law.
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
It is clear that harassment and discrimination in the workplace is not a thing of the past. It can happen anywhere, anytime. There is much that HR departments and management can do to minimize harassment and discrimination and reduce risk to employers.
Boat Lending: Avoid That Sinking Feeling
James Y. Stewart, who leads the Maritime and Recreational Boating Practice Group at Kotz Sangster, has authored an article published in the November 2017 issue of Great Lakes Banker. He discusses titling and ownership of vessels as it applies to loans for smaller and larger vessels in various states.
DBusiness Magazine honors Kotz Sangster’s “Top Lawyers”
Thirteen attorneys from Kotz Sangster have been recognized as 2018 DBusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit.
Kotz Sangster attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers magazine
Super Lawyers magazine has recognized 13 Kotz Sangster attorneys as 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Best Lawyers in America© recognizes Kotz Sangster attorneys
Best Lawyers in America© has announced that four attorneys from Kotz Sangster are included in the publication's 2018 edition.
What is a Revocable Living Trust?
An agreement that determines how a person's property is to be managed and distributed during his or her lifetime and upon death is termed a Revocable Living Trust. Kotz Sangster's estate planning and tax attorneys offer an easy-to-understand overview of trusts.
Weathering the Current Agricultural Lending Market
Agricultural law attorney Trent C. Hilding, Of Counsel to Kotz Sangster, has authored an article published in the June 2017 issue of Great Lakes Banker. He discusses the cyclical nature of agricultural business and challenges it presents to lenders.