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Navigating the law can feel overwhelming, but the attorneys at Cunningham Dalman are here to support individuals and businesses in Holland, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Allegan, and throughout West Michigan. Whether you need trusted legal representation or are simply looking for expert legal advice, we invite you to connect with our team. This page offers valuable insights from our attorneys on a wide range of legal topics—designed to inform and empower you. Explore our articles to learn more about the legal issues that matter most to you.
Medicaid and Trusts: One Trust isn’t the Same as Another
How to Guard Your Property from Scammers
Legal Issues with a Narcissist Boss: What Michigan Employees (and Employers) Need to Know
The 2026 Medicaid Numbers
Estate Planning for Blended Families
These Are Michigan’s Updates for 2026: Wage and Employment Law Changes You Must Know
Do You Have to Take a “Drunk Driving Test” in Michigan? What You Should Know
Is An Outright Distribution Always Best?
Top Tips For Transitioning After A Hospitalization
Beware of Joint Assets When Qualifying for Medicaid
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Carole D. Bos
- Bradley Glazier
- Randall S. Schipper
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Jessica Arends
- Jennifer DeYoung
- John Fitzpatrick
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- McKenna Bethke
- Of Counsel
- Ronald L. Dalman
- James A. Bidol
- Andrew Mulder
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Agricultural Law
- Banking & Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy Law - Corporate
- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law
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The law can seem like a daunting and complex tangle. The attorneys of Cunningham Dalman are here to help. If you require legal representation or would like to seek advice from a law expert, we hope you’ll talk with someone at our firm. We also encourage you to learn more about legal issues that matter to you. On this page you will find valuable information about many different aspects of the law. We encourage you to spend some time browsing this collection of posts written by Cunningham Dalman attorneys.
Medicaid and Trusts: One Trust isn’t the Same as Another
The Medicaid rules to financially qualify for in-home care, assisted living, and nursing home care are notoriously complicated. Unfortunately, the rules aren’t any simpler for assets held in a trust. Assets in some trusts are exempt and don’t impact Medicaid eligibility, while assets in other trusts are countable and prevent someone from qualifying for Medicaid.
How to Guard Your Property from Scammers
As real estate fraud rises across the country, protecting your property ownership has never been more important. One free and powerful tool available to Ottawa County homeowners (and many others nationwide) is the Property Fraud Alert service through the Register of Deeds. What Is Property Fraud? Property fraud, sometimes called deed fraud or title theft,
Legal Issues with a Narcissist Boss: What Michigan Employees (and Employers) Need to Know
As an employment attorney in Michigan, I am often asked whether a “narcissist boss” can create legal liability. The short answer is: sometimes—but not always. Many toxic behaviors are deeply harmful, yet not automatically unlawful. Understanding the difference between bad management and illegal conduct is critical for both employees and employers. What Does a “Narcissist
The 2026 Medicaid Numbers
If your spouse or parent needs care in assisted living or a nursing home, it’s possible you’ll need to apply for Medicaid to cover all or a part of this care cost. Assisted living in West Michigan typically ranges from $5,000 – $8,000 per month, while nursing home care ranges from $12,000 – $14,000 per
Estate Planning for Blended Families
There are common estate planning goals and issues for all people. Avoiding probate. Protecting assets. Minimizing taxes. Determining who your trusted financial and health care decision makers are. Deciding how to divide and distribute your assets. At the same time, these estate planning goals and issues look different for blended families. Blended families almost always
These Are Michigan’s Updates for 2026: Wage and Employment Law Changes You Must Know
As 2026 approaches, Michigan employers and residents should begin preparing for several important changes taking effect on January 1. These updates—largely tied to labor, wage, and youth employment laws—result from prior legislation and phased-in reforms. Understanding them now can help ensure compliance and avoid unexpected financial impacts in the year ahead. Here are the key
Do You Have to Take a “Drunk Driving Test” in Michigan? What You Should Know
Many people believe that if you’re pulled over for suspected drunk driving, you can refuse all tests without consequences. In Michigan, it isn’t that simple. Here’s what every driver should understand. 1. Field Sobriety Tests Field sobriety tests are a series of physical and cognitive exercises—like walking heel-to-toe, standing on one leg, or counting backwards
Is An Outright Distribution Always Best?
You may have created a living trust to make it easier for your family and loved ones. This type of trust allows your assets to avoid having to go through a costly and time-consuming probate court process upon your passing and is a very effective estate plan. Depending on when you created your trust, it
Top Tips For Transitioning After A Hospitalization
Being hospitalized later in life can lead to a lot of difficult questions and decisions. Will rehab in a nursing home be necessary after the hospitalization? Will rehab be fully successful or is long-term care needed in a nursing home? Will rehab be moderately successful and further care is required in an assisted living facility?
Beware of Joint Assets When Qualifying for Medicaid
Qualifying for Medicaid to pay for the cost of a nursing home or assisted living care is complicated. There are a lot of pitfalls and rules that don’t make sense. One of those difficult areas is joint assets. These are the types of assets that are owned by a person who is receiving care (i.e.
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Carole D. Bos
- Bradley Glazier
- Randall S. Schipper
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Jessica Arends
- Jennifer DeYoung
- John Fitzpatrick
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- McKenna Bethke
- Of Counsel
- Ronald L. Dalman
- James A. Bidol
- Andrew Mulder
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Agricultural Law
- Banking & Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy Law - Corporate
- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law
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