A Saturday Twofer
By Doug Chalgian on May 13, 2023
In the cases released by the Michigan Court of Appeals this week, I find two cases that combined provide just enough meat for one juicy nut (aka,...
Collectability of Oral Family Loans
By Doug Chalgian on January 29, 2023
A new unpublished decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals looks at a dispute over several intra-family oral loans. In the course of an unusually lengthy opinion,...
Published Case Lets Bank Trustee Off the Hook
By Doug Chalgian on October 21, 2022
The Michigan Trust Code allows a Trustee to protect itself by providing reports (aka accountings) that adequately notify the beneficiaries of any potential breaches. When such a...
Kids Face Laches for Failing to Read Mom’s Trust
By Doug Chalgian on April 23, 2021
Really interesting facts. Important topic. Well thought out opinion. Plus a persuasive dissent. What more do you want from the Michigan Court of Appeals? In In Re...
Drafting Trap Proves Litigator’s Life Line
By Doug Chalgian on August 2, 2019
The Michigan Trust Code provides for a fairly strict statute of limitations to contest the validity of a trust agreement that “was revocable at the settlor's death.” Most...
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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. |