What Is the Management or Executive Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most US employees must be paid at least a minimum wage and overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. But there are exemptions that remove employees from the FLSA’s protection. …
How do you know if you’re really “Management”? Do I get Overtime? Read More »
The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a lower court opinion that would have raised Michigan’s minimum wage to $13.03 on February 19, 2023.The Court of Appeals determined that the Michigan legislature had the authority to amend the petition initiatives that were passed in 2018 that would have raised the minimum wage and provided paid sick …
Please join us for a seminar to discuss Medicaid planning and eligibility for couples. The seminar is on April 21, 2020 at 5:30 pm at Cunningham Dalman, P.C. Please click the below link for details and instructions on how to RSVP. April Seminar
Our office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th for the Holiday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
Attorney Ron VanderVeen spoke at the June 2019 joint educational meeting of Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys and the Michigan Public Law Group about initial responses to construction failures and resulting litigation. Mr. VanderVeen has significant experience in representing clients relating to construction contracts and construction related litigation. Special thanks to Vince Duckworth for doing a wonderful …
Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys 2019 Conference Read More »
It is a very personal decision to determine whether to share your estate plan with your family. Except for the most extreme of circumstances, you will never be required to share the plan while you are alive. So, when the question of whether to share the plan is asked of me as an estate planner, …
Some Thoughts on Sharing Your Estate Plan with Your Family Read More »
If you have worked with an estate planning attorney before, it goes without saying that your primary focus was on the documents themselves – a will, maybe a trust, powers of attorney, etc. And hopefully when you concluded the process and your estate planning documents were signed, you also received some instruction on the next …
Some Helpful Estate Planning Tips That Your Attorney May Not Have Mentioned Read More »
Over the last few years, if you have read any articles in this space about estate planning or have taken the steps to create your own estate plan, then you are probably aware of the importance of having a general durable power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney in place. These are the …
A Few Unique Powers of Attorney That You Might Want To Consider Read More »
The Probate Court has authority to enter orders to protect the families of individuals who need benefits to pay for their long term care. The Department of Health and Human Services that approves Medicaid applications is bound to adhere to the court order when it comes to income and asset eligibility limits. How can the …
Consider Court Before Filing for Medicaid Benefits Read More »
Financial assets have to be spent-down to a certain level in order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits to pay for skilled nursing. But with no funds left to pay the monthly care expenses the approval of the Medicaid application is very critical. Pre-planning with an elder law attorney can avoid these most common reasons …
The Top Three Reasons Medicaid Applications are Not Successful Read More »
