A Winter’s Tale
By Doug Chalgian on December 23, 2022
Throw another log on the fire and get comfortable. It’s going to take a minute to explain this case. Act I Evelyn’s Will includes several hundreds of...
“Contingent Claim” is Timely Filed
By Doug Chalgian on December 26, 2021
This newly released published opinion looks at a question about when a “claim arises” under MCL 700.3803(2)(b). Parents of a child who died at birth, acting as...
Creditor’s Rights Questions Arise while Winding Up Medical Practice
By Doug Chalgian on March 24, 2021
Dr. Lewerenz died. His office manager, acting as the personal representative of his estate, wound up his medical practice (a single member LLC). In the course of...
6th Circuit says Trust on Hook for Millions
By Doug Chalgian on November 17, 2019
Larry is the settlor of a revocable Trust. Larry personally guarantees a loan for hundreds of millions of dollars, and signs the guarantee individually and as trustee of...
A Hat Trick and a Bonus Medicaid Update
By Doug Chalgian on July 22, 2017
It’s been awhile since there’s been something to write about. So when the Court of Appeals came out with three unpublished opinions on probate matters, I figured I...
Ladybird Deeds: Readers Digest Version for Upcoming Program
By Doug Chalgian on December 20, 2012
I am presenting on ladybird deeds at the upcoming State Bar Solo and Small Firm Institute, September 19-21. Still time to sign up. Following is an abbreviated version...
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About The Author: Doug ChalgianI am an estate planning, probate litigating, elder law attorney. This is a blog for clients and professional colleagues. In it I offer my ideas about the state of the law and the practice of law. I believe we are living through a unique period during which the law (which is traditionally slow to change) and society are attempting to evolve to address the explosion of people living long lives. I find these developments fascinating and enjoy being involved in this evolution. |