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Sugar Daddy or Gold Digger?
Love Litigation and Old People with Money
One of the more uncomfortable things for families is when an older adult finds a new love interest...
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CT Sends Love and Valentine Bears to Isolated Elders in Long Term Care
When we decided to order Valentine’s Day Bears for people in long term care facilities, we had no idea...
The Toughest Decision You'll Ever Make
A friend or family member has been declining.
An event occurs.
They go into the hospital.
And suddenly they’re facing the choice of...
Anatomy of a Will Contest
Legal Theories
The legal theories that might apply to a lawsuit contesting the validity of a will or trust are many, but almost always they include...
Changing Times. This photo of a computer screen shows CT Attorney Val KutzOtway (upper right) meeting with clients via video conference, while CT assistants Lori Diaz (bottom...
During the Coronavirus crisis, Chalgian and Tripp Law Offices will continue to assist existing clients and will be accepting new clients throughout Michigan. That said, there are...
You’ve probably seen those articles that list the “best places to retire” in America or abroad. You know the ones we’re talking about. They list a variety of communities,...
So one of your children is struggling with their finances and you decide to help out. Without getting into the question of whether it ever makes sense to become the family bank,...
As Duane Horton contemplated his death, he decided to use an app on his smartphone to write a message that explained how he wanted his estate distributed when he was gone. Under...
It’s a myth that everyone who lives a long life becomes cognitively or physically impaired. Ed Rockwell is living proof. Ed turned 100 on November 19, 2017.
If you met Ed ...
Suddenly, there’s a whole new estate planning option for Michiganders to consider. Now you can have your very own “self-settled asset protection trust.” The new law was ...
More great lawyers are coming aboard at Chalgian & Tripp. The firm of Smith and Mabley is merging with our Southfield Office.
The firm of Smith and Mabley is merging wi ...
In May 2015, the prognosis for Noah Slocum-Sinke wasn’t good. He was in the emergency room on life support. That’s when C&T case manager John Fusik recommended a somew ...
Jennifer Cook takes over for Craig Zeese as Director of the Gratiot County Commission on Aging. More about Craig's legacy inside. ...