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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.
Cunningham Dalman’s Client Prevails in Multi-Million Dollar Post-Closing Business Dispute
What Can I Do If My Spouse Needs Long-Term Care?
The Right Fiduciaries for Your Estate Plan
Does Your Trust Need A Contingency Plan?
Is Your Spouse Likely To Need Long-Term Care?
Cunningham Dalman and Haans Mulder Honored
Medicaid and Trusts: One Trust isn’t the Same as Another
How to Guard Your Property from Scammers
What Happens to My Business If I Die Without a Succession Plan?
Legal Issues with a Narcissist Boss: What Michigan Employees (and Employers) Need to Know
- 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
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- Ronald L. Dalman
- James A. Bidol
- Andrew Mulder
- Joel G. Bouwens
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- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
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- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
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- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate 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.
Estate Planning Seminar – September 2023
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on September 26, 2023. The seminar will review the following topics: Your Role in Another Person’s Estate Plan Introduction, Overview, and Overriding Principals Health Care Power of Attorney (Living Will, Patient Advocate, Advanced Directive) General Durable Power of Attorney Last Will and Testament Trust Attorneys Jessica
Is a Profits Interest Right for Your Company?
A profits interest isn’t a new concept. But, it’s becoming increasingly more important for business owners. A profits interest is an interest in an LLC (that’s taxed as a partnership) and provides someone with a share of the company’ s profits going forward. Said another way, it’s an interest in the future profits of the
Estate Planning For Surviving Spouses
Losing a spouse can be devastating. It creates a void in many aspects of life. In situations like these, it’s also important to review your estate plan and determine what should be done. If your spouse has passed, these are the most common estate planning issues to consider: Talk with your family. Hopefully families or
Child Support – How is it calculated in Michigan?
Child support is determined by a formula encompassed in the Michigan Child Support Guidelines. The formula takes into account several factors including the income of each parent, the parenting time schedule, tax deductions, health insurance costs, and the number of children. We are here to assist you in understanding these important factors as you go
Watch Out for Gifts and Other Transfers
Medicaid is a complicated program and process to go through. It’s not usual for it to take multiple months and in some counties, provide account statements going back five years. If a gift or other transfer was made within five years of filing for Medicaid, it’ll only complicate the process further. Medicaid treats certain transfers
PUT DOWN THE PHONE
With an endless supply of entertainment, technology and communication abilities at our fingertips, it seems almost impossible to detach ourselves from mobile devices for any significant period of time. Even while driving, the temptation to respond to a text message or an email is sometimes too strong to overcome. To help fight the urge to
Medicaid and Reverse Mortgages: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
You or your parent may want to live at home as long as possible. But, that sometimes isn’t financially feasible due to the cost of in-home care. Fortunately, there’s a planning option in situations like these. It’s called a “reverse mortgage.” It’s essentially when a loan is taken out against the equity in the home
What five documents should I collect for my Michigan employment lawyer?
To increase the chances of having an attorney take your wrongful discharge case, there are important documents that you should collect before you contact the attorney. All of these documents are important in deciding whether you have a case that can be won in court. And even though very few cases actually end up in
Protecting Your Children: The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney
The high school class of 2023 has officially graduated, and parents are getting ready to send their children off into the real world—whether that be to work, college, or a different adventure. Many young adults will be moving out of their parent’s homes for the first time, as they attempt to navigate adulthood. Parents want to
Medicaid Planning for Single Persons
The options for protecting assets from Medicaid and the cost of long-term care differs depending on if you’re single (i.e. not married or have survived your spouse) or are married. Also, the planning differs depending on when you need care. In other words, if you can live independently for five years, there are certain planning
- 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
Recent Posts
Upcoming Events
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