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Oppose Michigan House Bill 4769!
This bill is a replica of other anti-Sharia bills that have been passed or sought to have been passed in other states, which have been authored by the anti-black racists David Yerushalmi who is known for publishing anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, and anti-black works.
Special Amenities Trust: Preserve Governmental Benefits and Protect Your Inheritance
Special Amenities Trusts
Revocable Living Trust – A Beneficial Product, But Is It Right for You?
My primary focus for the presentation was two-fold: (a) to provide a greater understanding for the community on the differences between a Revocable Living Trust and a Last Will and Testament; and (b) to inform the community on the importance of a Durable Power of Attorney and a Health Care Power of Attorney.
Michigan Senate Attempts to Protect Michigan Elders
On June 15, 2011, the Michigan Senate publicly announced a fifteen-bill package concerning elder abuse. The purpose of the legislation is to help strengthen penalties against perpetrators of elder abuse while also preventing future exploitation, according to the Senate.
Corporate Employment Structure: A Way for Doctors to Reduce Income Taxes and Save Thousands…
Whether you are a physician with a wealth of experience, or a new resident paying your dues, establishing and incorporating a structure to help lessen your income taxes is a concept widely accepted and beneficial to all.
Jury Duty in the United States of America
This week I served on a jury for the first time.
To Will or Not To Will…
Under the right circumstances, there is nothing wrong with drafting a Will as part of your Estate Plan, however, prior to taking any steps, it is important to be informed on what you are drafting and why.
Girl Sues to Wear Hijab at Abercrombie
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A Muslim woman alleged in a lawsuit filed this week that U.S. retailer Abercrombie & Fitch forbade her from wearing her head scarf while working at a northern California clothing store owned by the company.
Drafting a Land Contract 101
As the banking industry continues to monitor with great strictness on who is a prime candidate for a mortgage, more and more people are turning towards an alternative method when it comes to purchasing real estate – a land contract.
Battle over Circumcision Shaping Up in California
SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — In November, San Franciscans will vote on a ballot measure that would outlaw circumcision on boys under the age of 18.
Australia Muslims Push for Rights
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, in a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the government’s new multiculturalism policy, argues that Muslims should enjoy “legal pluralism”.
Taking the Wheel
This past week the issue was once again brought into the limelight as a female Saudi Arabian citizen took to the wheel and later posted the video on the popular social-networking site YouTube.
Federal Government Reinstates the Estate Tax – What That Means to You
Recently, the Federal government has reinstated a law that will have a significant impact on how we manage our estate. Beginning in 2011, the Federal government brought back the federal estate tax, which imposes a 35% tax on any estate exceeding $5 million, or $10 million for married couples.
Overlooking a Health Care Power of Attorney Can Be Costly
A very important estate planning tool that is not given the same attention as a Durable General Power of Attorney is the Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA).
Why You Need a Durable General Power of Attorney
By Adil Daudi, Esq. What happens to your finances when you are mentally incompetent to handle them yourself? Without proper planning, it is likely that the court will appoint someone, who does not necessarily have your best interests in mind, to make financial decisions for you. In such situations, as unfortunate as it is, it [...]
A Doctors Guide to Protecting Their Assets
So what happens when a doctor is in the middle of a lawsuit where the potential judgment of the liability exceeds the doctor’s malpractice limits?
Estate Planning: Important, Yet Ignored by Muslim Americans
Experts have estimated that approximately 70% of Americans live their every day life with no estate plan; and I am sure that number is higher amongst our own Muslim community.
What Shari’ah Law Actually Means
The right wants to ban it in America, but do they even know what it is?
Islamic Finance Faces Political Hurdles in US
From Australia to Britain and even France, which recently banned the face-veil, Western economies are adjusting their laws to encourage growth in the Islamic finance sector they hope will attract wealthy Gulf investors. But the US…
