Area attorneys offer free legal services to first responders
To show support for Michigan’s first responders, O’Reilly Rancilio attorneys are offering to provide free basic estate planning services to those serving on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19.
The estate planning services offered by the Sterling Heights firm free of charge (excluding out-of-pocket expenses) include preparation of the following documents:
• Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare — A legal document that designates a trusted person to make health care decisions for a person who is unable to do that for themselves.
• General Durable Power of Attorney for financial business decisions — A legal document that designates a trusted person to make financial and other non-medical decisions on someone’s behalf.
• Simple Will — A legal document that provides instructions to probate court with respect to how someone wishes their assets distributed to family, friends and other beneficiaries.
First responders who do not have these documents in place are urged to contact an O'Reilly Rancilio P.C. attorney at 586.726.1000.
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Civil rights laws remain in effect, reminds department
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is cautioning all Michigan healthcare providers, businesses, law enforcement agencies and others that civil rights laws, including the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), remain in full effect during the public health crisis created by COVID-19.
“We commend Governor Whitmer for her steadfast commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Michiganders during this public health crisis,” said Mary Engelman, interim director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. “The Executive Order the Governor signed today is clear: we cannot allow the fight against COVID-19 to be an excuse for undermining the hard-won protections provided in state and federal civil rights law.”
“We remind all Michigan residents that the Michigan Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act provides that business establishments and public facilities, including medical clinics and hospitals, may not deny an individual the full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations because of a disability,” said Engelman. “If you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination during this crisis, you have the right to file a complaint with the Department of Civil Rights, and we stand ready to investigate your complaints.”
Individuals who wish to file a complaint of discrimination may contact the Department through the online complaint form, by phone at 1-800-482-3604, or by sending an email to MDCR-INFO@michigan.gov.
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is charged with investigating and resolving discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws.
It also provides information and services to businesses on diversity initiatives and equal employment law. For more information, visit to www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
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