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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 – Not Intended To Be A Static Exercise
Seniors: Learn How to Protect Your Home
The Ladybird Deed Scores!
Why Risk Leaving An Inheritance To A Loved One’s Creditor Or Ex-Spouse?
Start the Planning to Transition Your Business
The Benefits of a Real Estate Holding Company for a Business Owner’s Liability Protection
Timing is everything!
Four Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Power of Attorney
What Fires Should a Business Owner Put Out Today or Plan to Extinguish in the Future
- Jessica Arends
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Derek W. Dalman
- Jennifer DeYoung
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
- Bradley Glazier
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- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Gregory J. McCoy
- Andrew J. Mulder
- P. Haans Mulder
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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 – Not Intended To Be A Static Exercise
Mlive.com recently posted an article on March 16th ranking Michigan’s 30 most-populated counties by life expectancy (which data was collected from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington), and to my delight, Ottawa County was ranked #1. Specifically, the average life expectancy of men in Ottawa County is 79.8 years
Seniors: Learn How to Protect Your Home
Many seniors wonder how to best protect their home. This risk comes up because their health declines and they need medical care in an assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. At this stage, they could be pursuing Medicaid benefits to help pay for their care. Fortunately, the Medicaid rules allow them to keep their
The Ladybird Deed Scores!
Ladybird deeds have gained popularity as a way for an owner to maintain property in his or her name but pass it along to a beneficiary at their death. This method avoids probate, is an alternative to transferring property to a trust during the owner’s lifetime, and is useful for someone who needs to apply
Why Risk Leaving An Inheritance To A Loved One’s Creditor Or Ex-Spouse?
Do you know what the future will be for the people you will leave your estate to? I don’t intend that to be a rhetorical question, but we can all agree we don’t know the future for our loved ones. They could continue to live fulfilling lives. Or, they could experience (through no fault of
Start the Planning to Transition Your Business
If you’ve owned a business for some time, you’re proud of it. You’re serving your customers or clients. You’ve provided jobs to your employees and likely consider them part of your family. You also likely give back to your community in a number of ways. Your customers, employees, and the community would be significantly affected
The Benefits of a Real Estate Holding Company for a Business Owner’s Liability Protection
Traditionally, many businesses are formed under a single company that owns all the business assets (including the real estate) and operates the business. This structure is simple and easy to manage. But, it does not take advantage of certain liability protections that might make an enormous difference for the business owner. This protection is primarily
Timing is everything!
It is often said that your purchase of real estate is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. This is true whether the property is your home, rental property, or your business location. Despite this truism, many people take a “head in the sand” approach to protecting their investment when finances are tight.
Four Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Power of Attorney
We never want to face the day where we can’t handle our own finances. But, planning can be done to make that process as smooth as possible for your loved ones. For example, a General Durable Power of Attorney names someone (referred to as “Agent”) to handle your financial affairs. Consider these tips for creating,
What Fires Should a Business Owner Put Out Today or Plan to Extinguish in the Future
Business owners are faced with putting out fires each and every day. Since their time and resources are limited, they have to prioritize which ones are worth dealing with right then and there and which ones they should develop a plan or structure to put them out in the future. Legal “fires” for business owners
- Jessica Arends
- Joel G. Bouwens
- 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
- Andrew J. Mulder
- P. Haans Mulder
- Randall S. Schipper
- Carl Thorwall
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Susan E. Vroegop
- David M. Zessin
- Of Counsel
- Ronald L. Dalman
- James A. Bidol
- 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 / Insurance Defense
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law