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Edward Gudeman
Metro Detroit's Most Experienced Estate Planning and Business Attorney
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Gudeman & Associates, P.C. is a team of knowledgeable attorneys who assist individuals, families and businesses. For over 45 years, we have used our experience, expertise and knowledge of laws to ensure Michigan residents, their families and business are protected. Gudeman attorneys possess a comprehensive background in multiple practices including Estate Planning, Business Planning, Federal and State Taxation, Real Estate and other legal services.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Collections
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- President/Managing Attorney
- Gudeman & Associates, P.C.
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- Edward Gudeman graduated from the University of Michigan Law School at twenty-three years of age. He has practiced in many areas of the law and is an experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive practitioner.
Education
- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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Professional Associations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Consumer Bankruptcy Association
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- United States Supreme Court Bar
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- United States Tax Court
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- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Certifications
- Real Estate Broker
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars
Websites & Blogs
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8 Questions Answered
- Q. Can executor transfer home to own name for reverse mortgage in Michigan?
- A: As the executor, you could enter into written agreements with your brothers to acquire their interest contingent upon financing in the form a reverse mortgage. It could then be presented to the court for its approval., if required by the jurisdiction that you are in.
Upon approval you could proceed. But, make sure that before you enter into that written agreement that you qualify for the reverse mortgage and that the proceeds of that reverse mortgage will be sufficient to pay off your brothers interest in the real esstate.
- Q. Can sister force grandfather to leave mom's residence in probate issue?
- A: First of all, your sister has no authority to control any property until a will is probated or an intestate (no will) proceeding is initiated and she is appointed as the Personal Representative. If you cannot find a will, then it may be a good idea for you to initiate such a proceeding and ask that you be appointed Personal Represenative. It will up to the court to decide, but I would recommend that you act quickly.
Secondly, she cannot deny your grandfather access to his own property. Doing so may be tantamount to conversion of those assets, including his dog.
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- Q. My husband has just started getting his wages garnished. Do we have any options
- A: In order for your husband's wages to be garnished, the creditor has already obtained a judgment against him. If you cannot negotiate a payment plan for the amount of the judgment, the alternative is to file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Filing a bankruptcy may eliminate the entire debt or may reduce the amount to be paid, dependent upon other circumstances that are not described in your question.
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan typically costs between $1200-$1500 plus filing fees and costs to provide pre-filing credit counseling and post filing debtor education and a uptodate credit report.
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