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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.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Divestment Set
Legal Alert: Michigan Adopts New Financial Power Of Attorney Law
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms SBO Trusts
Are You All Set?
Elder Law Seminar – October 2023
Medicaid And Assisted Living: What Should You Watch Out For?
2024 Best Lawyers’ recognizes Brad Glazier and Rob Howard
Estate Planning Seminar – September 2023
Is a Profits Interest Right for Your Company?
Estate Planning For Surviving Spouses
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- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
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- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
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- Robert Howard
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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.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Divestment Set
One of the biggest challenges to qualifying for Medicaid and receiving benefits is divestment. Divestment is when someone makes a transfer or gives away an asset. An example is making out a check to a grandchild or putting a child on the title of your house. As I’ll explain below, there are a lot of
Legal Alert: Michigan Adopts New Financial Power Of Attorney Law
On November 7, 2023, Michigan adopted a new financial power of attorney law. It joined 29 other states in passing what’s called a uniform law. In other words, Michigan now has a financial power of attorney (sometimes called a “POA”) that’s consistent with 29 other states in the country. In this new law, Michigan has
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms SBO Trusts
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms SBO Trusts In the recent decision of Hegadorn, the Michigan Court of Appeals delivered good news to married couples facing expensive long term care. It affirmed a Medicaid planning technique that helps married couples preserve their assets. Specifically, it upheld the use of what are called solely for the benefit
Are You All Set?
Estate planning is in part about having peace of mind that “you’re all set.” In other words, you’ve put together a plan that will play out the way you intended upon your disability or death.If you’ve done an estate plan, you should still ask whether “you’re all set” every once and a while. Getting a
Elder Law Seminar – October 2023
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Elder Law Seminar on October 24, 2023. The seminar will review the following topics: What benefit options are available to help pay for care (PACE, MI Choice, Medicaid, and VA Aid and Attendance). What are the financial eligibility rules for PACE, MI Choice, and Medicaid. If a single person
Medicaid And Assisted Living: What Should You Watch Out For?
Medicaid in Michigan can help to financially support someone living in a number of different care settings including assisted living. However, Medicaid has particular eligibility rules for assisted living. Also, assisted living facilities are increasingly creating their own requirements for when residents can pursue Medicaid. These challenges make navigating Medicaid and assisted living very difficult.
2024 Best Lawyers’ recognizes Brad Glazier and Rob Howard
Brad Glazier and Rob Howard are honored to have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for their work in the field of Employment Law for individuals. Determined through Best Lawyers’ transparent Purely Peer Review® research process, the Best Lawyers accolades recognize the top 5%
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
- Jessica Arends
- Carole D. Bos
- Derek W. Dalman
- Jennifer DeYoung
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
- 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