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Latest News Frontline Responders Legal Helpline: Free Wills and Powers of Attorney Although it is hard to talk about or think about, everyone should have a will, a medical power of attorney, and a financial power of attorney. These documents make sure your... read more » April 26, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Evictions The following press release was issued today: "Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-19, which allows tenants and mobile home owners to remain in their... read more » March 20, 2020 News Archive » Subscribe to MLH News The Michigan Legal Help website and affiliated local self-help centers are part of the Michigan Legal Help Program. The Program works with judges, courts, lawyers, bar associations, nonprofit legal aid agencies, legal self-help centers, libraries and many others to promote coordinated and quality assistance for persons representing themselves in civil legal matters in Michigan. 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