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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.
A Season for Boating Can Be a Season for Liability
Happy 4th of July
Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys 2019 Conference
Promissory Notes Losing Value in Medicaid Planning
Thank you for Voting us Best of the Best for Law Practice!
Medicaid Policy: Potential Change Will Impact Undocumented Loans
Estate Planning is Almost as Easy as 1…2…3!
Is a Medicaid Annuity Right for You?
Business Owners: Don’t Forget This Important Item When Selling Your Company
Do Not Resuscitate vs. Life Sustaining Treatment
- Jessica Arends
- McKenna Bethke
- Carole D. Bos
- 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
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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.
A Season for Boating Can Be a Season for Liability
Summer is here and we’ve gotten the weather almost all of us look forward to each year. With our access to Lake Michigan, boating is an important summertime activity. Like driving a vehicle, boating comes with a potential for accidents and liability. If you own a boat and are interested in protecting yourself from this
Happy 4th of July
Our office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th for the Holiday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys 2019 Conference
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
Promissory Notes Losing Value in Medicaid Planning
The Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) that processes applications for those who need assistance paying for assisted living or nursing home care has changed the treatment of promissory notes. Formerly, Medicaid-compliant promissory notes were non-countable assets that did not really impact eligibility for benefits. But now, promissory notes are always going to be:
Thank you for Voting us Best of the Best for Law Practice!
Thank you for Voting us Best of the Best for Law Practice!We are so thankful for those who took time to nominate and vote for us. We couldn’t have done it without our CLIENTS!
Medicaid Policy: Potential Change Will Impact Undocumented Loans
A Medicaid policy change that could impact many families is proposed to take effect on July 1, 2019. Here is the scenario. Mom and dad have three children. One child has fallen on hard times and needs financial assistance to get back on his feet. Mom and dad are on a fixed income and have
Estate Planning is Almost as Easy as 1…2…3!
Understanding the estate planning process may help you or a loved one take the first step to get this important planning in place. It’s as easy as: Contact Us. Call or email us to setup a time for us to get together to discuss your personal/family situation and your estate planning goals. Tell Us About
Is a Medicaid Annuity Right for You?
Years ago brokers, life insurance, and annuity sales people used to aggressively push Medicaid annuities claiming this product would protect your assets if you went to a nursing home. In almost all cases, this wasn’t true and the State of Michigan took action to shut down this sales practice. What is a Medicaid Annuity? A
Business Owners: Don’t Forget This Important Item When Selling Your Company
All sellers focus on the amount they are selling their business for and how they are going to get paid. That makes perfect sense. However, it is rare they spend time planning for how the sale proceeds will be taxed. This could result in a tax savings of approximately 15% and a sizeable amount of
Do Not Resuscitate vs. Life Sustaining Treatment
Every estate plan should include a document naming someone else to handle medical decisions when you are no longer able to. The terminology most commonly associated with this document includes: a medical directive, advanced directive, living will, patient advocate, and health care power of attorney. No matter the name, this document contains important language about
- Jessica Arends
- McKenna Bethke
- Carole D. Bos
- 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
