News & Resources
News & Resources
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.
Celebrating Our Recognition in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®
Celebrating Our Firm’s Recognition in Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2024!
Medicaid Planning Seminar – Nov 2024
Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2024
Major Victory for Our Client in Commercial Dispute After Intense Week of Trial
How to Protect Your Home From Lawsuits And Creditors
Salaried Employees May be Entitled to a Raise as of July 1
Estate Taxes: They’ll Likely Be Changing
Estate Planning Seminar – April 2024
One of West Michigan’s Top Area Estate Planning Firms
- Jessica Arends
- McKenna Bethke
- Carole D. Bos
- Derek W. Dalman
- Jennifer DeYoung
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
- Natashka Fris
- Bradley Glazier
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Randall S. Schipper
- Carl Thorwall
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Of Counsel
- David M. Zessin
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Andrew Mulder
- 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
Recent Posts
Upcoming Events
Contact
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.
Celebrating Our Recognition in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—our firm has been recognized in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms®! This recognition means a great deal to us because it’s built on real client feedback, peer recommendations, and an in-depth evaluation of our practice areas and strengths. Best Law Firms isn’t just about rankings. It’s a
Celebrating Our Firm’s Recognition in Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2024!
We’re proud to announce that several of our attorneys—Tom Hillegonds, Rob Howard, Haans Mulder, Susan Vroegop, Ron Vander Veen, Brad Glazier, Randall Schipper, and Carole Bos—have been honored with the Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2024 award! This prestigious recognition is especially meaningful as it is awarded based on nominations and voting by fellow attorneys. It
Medicaid Planning Seminar – Nov 2024
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting a Medicaid Planning Seminar on Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm. We’ll cover important topics such as financial powers of attorney and medical decision-making health care durable power of attorney. We’ll also discuss wills, strategies for avoiding probate, and help you determine if a trust is the right option for
Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2024
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 pm. We’ll cover important topics such as financial powers of attorney and medical decision-making health care durable power of attorney. We’ll also discuss wills, strategies for avoiding probate, and help you determine if a trust is the right option
Major Victory for Our Client in Commercial Dispute After Intense Week of Trial
We are thrilled to announce a huge win for our client, a local business owner! The court’s decision has put to rest a long-standing dispute over how inventory assets should be valued. The main issue was whether our client correctly valued the “slow-moving” sub-assembly parts according to GAAP standards. The court fully dismissed the buyer’s
How to Protect Your Home From Lawsuits And Creditors
A home is an incredibly important asset. On a basic level, it’s a place you live and use to be sheltered from the outdoors. On a relational level, it’s a place you raise your family. On a financial level, it’s an asset you expect to appreciate in value and one day be able to sell
Salaried Employees May be Entitled to a Raise as of July 1
The Department of Labor recently increased the salary threshold for exempt employees. The current salary threshold is $684 per week ($35,568 annual). On July 1, 2024, that will increase to $844 per week, which is the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888, for a raise of $8,320. Effective January 1, 2025, the threshold will
Estate Taxes: They’ll Likely Be Changing
For a number of years, estate taxes haven’t been a major planning issue for many people. Since 2012, the amount you can protect against the estate tax (known as “exemption”) has been rising and in the last six years alone, it’s gone up significantly. In 2024, the exemption is $13.61 million per person. But, the
Estate Planning Seminar – April 2024
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. From 5:30-7:00 pm. Come participate in a conversation about wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, where you’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and insights on the following topics. How to ensure your family will avoid the cost and stress of
One of West Michigan’s Top Area Estate Planning Firms
The list of Top Area Estate Planning Firms by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, which ranks firms based on the number of estate planning clients in West Michigan in 2022, stands as the most thorough and reliable resource. This ranking is derived from responses to surveys conducted by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, with “West Michigan” defined
- Jessica Arends
- McKenna Bethke
- Carole D. Bos
- Derek W. Dalman
- Jennifer DeYoung
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
- Natashka Fris
- Bradley Glazier
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Randall S. Schipper
- Carl Thorwall
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Of Counsel
- David M. Zessin
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Andrew Mulder
- 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
Recent Posts
Upcoming Events
Contact
