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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.

Estate Planning Seminar – Nov 2025

Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Beyond the Basics – Planning for Family, Future, ...

Don’t Forget Estate Planning When Pursuing Medicaid

When a spouse or parent needs care in a nursing home, the cost ($12,000-$15,000/month) can become an all-consuming focus. This is very understandable because this ...

Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2025

Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Beyond the Basics – Planning for Family, Future, ...

Legal Alert for Families with Cottages

Planning to pass a cottage to the next generation is complicated. Sometimes it’s tempting to take the easy path and just leave it to them ...

What Can I Do if a Contractor Doesn’t Finish the Job or Does Poor Work?

A lawyer’s guide—plain and simple You hired a contractor. You expected the job to be done right. Instead, you’re staring at unfinished drywall, a leaky ...

Sixth Circuit Affirms Broad Ministerial Exception in Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy

Cunningham Dalman secured a big win for one of its clients in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy, No. 24‑2092 (6th ...

Is It Sometimes Better Not Knowing?

Is it ever better for someone to not know about something that’ll benefit them? In some cases, that’s true and it’s the idea of a ...

Why Flat Fee Agreements Are a Smart Choice for Criminal Defense

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan, the uncertainty ahead can feel daunting—especially when it comes to legal costs. At Cunningham Dalman, we ...

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act: What Employers Should Know

As of today, Friday, February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) is scheduled to take effect. Guidance on the Act as currently written ...

Important Warning: LARA Imposter Scams Targeting Business Owners and Licensed Professionals

Business owners and licensed professionals across Michigan are being targeted by a wave of scams involving individuals impersonating the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory ...
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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 December 10, 2019

Please join us for a seminar on December 10, 2019 at 5:30 pm at Cunningham Dalman, P.C. Please click the below link for details and instructions on how to RSVP. Estate Planning Seminar December 10

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Business Owners: Here is Another Option for Charitable Giving

West Michigan is blessed with many business owners who are very generous and give to a variety of non-profit organizations and causes. The most common way they give is by making cash distributions from the profits of the business.  In other words, the business owner takes a distribution, pays tax on it, and then gifts

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Elder Law Seminar October 22, 2019

Please join us for a seminar on October 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm at Cunningham Dalman, P.C. to discuss how to plan for the cost of in-home care, assisted living, or nursing home care. Please click the below link for details and instructions on how to RSVP. Elder Law Planning Seminar October 22, 2019

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Learn How a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Works to Protect Your Home

A couple months back, I wrote about the Medicaid Rules, how they apply to your home, and introduced the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust.  This month, I would like to further explain the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust and how it is used to protect your home. To start, let’s review the general structure of a Medicaid

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SELECTING A TRUSTEE: INDIVIDUAL OR TRUST COMPANY?

A trust is a great way to ensure that your final bills will be paid, your personal property will be distributed, and your remaining assets will be distributed or held in trust per your wishes.  A trust also allows for someone to manage the trust assets for your benefit while you are still alive but

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Options and Requirements for an Original Will Before & After Death

An original document (versus a hard copy or electronic copy) is less meaningful to people who regularly deal with digital documents and electronic signatures.  People growing up in a digital age do not always connect the importance of having possession of the actual document that a person signed with a pen!  However, the original Last

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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

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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.

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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

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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:

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