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The Gallagher Law Firm with offices in Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, and Detroit provides a variety of legal services across Michigan for corporate and individual clients. Our AV-rated, highly experienced attorneys offer responsive and efficient representation. Learn why our clients consider the Gallagher Law Firm to be a trusted, insightful and experienced partner for their legal needs.
IRS liens and Michigan Non-Judicial Mortgage Foreclosures
March 29th, 2013
There are a few steps that must be followed to extinguish an IRS lien recorded at least 30 days before the sheriff’s sale. To extinguish an IRS lien recorded at least 30 days before the sheriff’s sale you must: 1. Give the IRS notice no less than…
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Categories: Tax Law
Compulsory Pooling Process in Michigan
March 15th, 2013
On March 14, 2013, Gallagher Law Firm attorney Kate Barnaby joined William Horn, Susan Sadler, Susan Topp, Amy VanDyke, Daniel Pulter, and Kevin Schumacher in presenting topics at HalfMoon Seminar’s Legal and Regulatory Issues in Oil and Gas Se…
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Categories: Oil and Gas
Affidavit of Allodial Title Clouds Title
March 8th, 2013
We don’t normally follow criminal cases, but People v. Johnson-El, a published Michigan Court of Appeals opinion, caught our attention. In this case, Johnson-El is a member of the Washitaw Nation. The Washitaw Moors, a group that asserts that t…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Handwritten, unsigned notes valid to amend trust
February 1st, 2013
In In Re: Stillwell Trust, a published Michigan Court of Appeals opinion, the court discussed two issues: whether hand-written notes constituted a valid amendment to the trust, and whether a child adopted after the settlor passed away was a grandchil…
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Categories: Estate Planning
New law assists property owners and renters
January 4th, 2013
A new law recently signed by Governor Rick Snyder protects property owners and renters. House Bill 5892 amends the Rental-Purchase Agreement Act to assist both property owners and those who lease the property. Lessees who are temporarily unable to ma…
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Categories: General
New law allows for trust decanting
December 28th, 2012
Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation allowing for the practice of trust decanting, meaning assets held by an irrevocable trust may be moved into a different trust. SB 978 and 979, drafted by attorney James Spica and sponsored by Tonya Schuitmaker,…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Michigan Supreme Court on Kim v JPMorgan Chase: If the FDIC wanted to transfer by operation of law, it should have
December 24th, 2012
On December 21, 2012, the Michigan Supreme Court released its opinion on Kim v JPMorgan Chase. Bac…
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Categories: Case Summaries
Treasure Hoard Found by Public Administrator in Nevada
December 19th, 2012
The Associated Press reported a story about a public administrator who found about 7 million dollars worth of assets hiding in a decedent’s home. A public administrator handles an estate when there is no one present or willing to serve as perso…
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Categories: Estate Planning
GLF Attorney Jennifer Tichelaar to serve on Character and Fitness District Committee
December 17th, 2012
Gallagher Law Firm attorney Jennifer Tichelaar has been appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve on the State Bar District E Character and Fitness Committee. The Character and Fitness Committee investigates and interviews candidates seeking a…
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Categories: General
Best of luck to David Williams
December 10th, 2012
After an exciting trimester, David Williams finished his externship with the Gallagher Law Firm. David will be graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in January. Congratulations David!
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Categories: General