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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrating Our Firm’s Recognition in Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2025!

Cunningham Dalman Attorneys Named Among Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2025 We’re honored to share that several of our attorneys: Jessica Arends Carole D. Bos Nicholas ...

The Importance Of An Elder Law Plan

Caring for an aging spouse or parent can be difficult for both the caregiver as well as the rest of their family. Adding to this ...

Secured vs. Unsecured Loans: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

At Cunningham Dalman, a common question we hear from clients—whether they’re business owners, individuals lending money to a friend, or people applying for financing—is: “What’s ...
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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.

Some Helpful Estate Planning Tips That Your Attorney May Not Have Mentioned

If you have worked with an estate planning attorney before, it goes without saying that your primary focus was on the documents themselves – a will, maybe a trust, powers of attorney, etc. And hopefully when you concluded the process and your estate planning documents were signed, you also received some instruction on the next

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The Mulders Receive the Good Shepherd Award from Resthaven

Recently Andy Mulder and his wife, Lois, have been selected by Resthaven’s Board of Directors as the recipients of 2018 Good Shepherd Award. Attached, you can find the lovely article from Resthaven’s newsletter detailing the extent of the Mulder’s service. The Holland community has been blessed with the service and leadership of Andy and Lois

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What Will a Terror Clause Do for Your Trust?

Terror is not a word regularly associated with a trust but there are times when the two terms meet. A “terror clause,” “in terrorem clause,” or “no-contest clause” can be used in both wills and trusts to warn someone to think twice about contesting the terms of a will or trust. The clause usually states

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A Few Unique Powers of Attorney That You Might Want To Consider

Over the last few years, if you have read any articles in this space about estate planning or have taken the steps to create your own estate plan, then you are probably aware of the importance of having a general durable power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney in place. These are the

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Consider Court Before Filing for Medicaid Benefits

The Probate Court has authority to enter orders to protect the families of individuals who need benefits to pay for their long term care. The Department of Health and Human Services that approves Medicaid applications is bound to adhere to the court order when it comes to income and asset eligibility limits. How can the

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Estate Planning After the Loss of a Spouse

I am always relieved when I can explain to a grieving spouse that there may not be too many details to take care of after the loss of their spouse. Here are some of the key points that I always review in this situation. 1. Does the surviving spouse’s health care and financial power of

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The Top Three Reasons Medicaid Applications are Not Successful

Financial assets have to be spent-down to a certain level in order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits to pay for skilled nursing. But with no funds left to pay the monthly care expenses the approval of the Medicaid application is very critical. Pre-planning with an elder law attorney can avoid these most common reasons

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