In a Shakespearean twist, [plaintiff] had been hoisted with his own petard. The corporate resolution was the smoking gun, but not as he anticipated. His credibility vanished along with any hope of recovering against his parents.
The court ruled that an agreement existed on the terms described by Linda, that no repayment on the loan was currently due and dismissed all claims in Michael’s complaint with prejudice.
Michael Dorman’s attempt to deceive the court by introducing an old document using a new font is a cautionary tale to lawyers and clients alike. Lawyers should be reminded not to accept everything our clients produce to us at face value — especially when self-serving records appear out of thin air immediately before trial.
One of the ways to establish an estate-planning legacy to carry out charitable objectives is the forming of a private foundation. Forming such a private foundation can be complex, but is ultimately intended to enable its philanthropist founder or founders to control assets and direct the foundation’s charitable work. One such famous private foundation is…
President Joe Biden delivered an address to a joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021 during which he unveiled the “American Families Plan,” a broad and sweeping proposal with several implications to existing tax policy, among much more (including education, nutrition and health care). While the American Families Plan did not specifically include proposals…
Aretha Franklin died a little more than four years ago, on August 16, 2018. Several handwritten wills were found in her home after her death. Given that her estate is reportedly worth $17 million, the absence of a definitive will unsurprisingly triggered disputes and court battles among her family members that are still ongoing. Franklin’s…
Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti, PLC is proud to announce that it recently admitted Michael Taylor, Attorney Maryanne J. Deneweth and Attorney Patrick S. McKay, as firm partners. Each of these attorneys has made vital contributions to the firm. The promotions signal continued growth and advancement as the firm heads into a new decade. MEET…
A recent statutory amendment, consisting of only a few words, could have a significant impact for many Michigan taxpayers in convalescent care. The amendment, effective May 3, 2018 (HB 4905 introduced by Rep. Lucido), amended Michigan’s General Property Tax Act (“GPTA”) , (“Amendment”). Michigan adopted the GPTA to for “uniform general ad valorem taxation of…
In Horton, the Michigan Court of Appeals addressed the question of whether a decedent intended that an electronic document should constitute his Last Will and Testament. The Court analyzed requirements for a valid will, and whether an electronic document can be a valid will under the Estates & Protected Individuals Code (MCL 700.1101, et seq.).…
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] An important amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act becomes effective on March 29, 2019. The Amendment renders ineffective one of the most commonly seen phrases in real property transactions: “subject to easements and restrictions of record.” The Amendment requires affirmative renewal of certain claims, encumbrances, interests, and use restrictions in real…
