Edward Gudeman

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.

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Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

President/Managing Attorney

Gudeman & Associates, P.C.

1971 - Current

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.

University of Michigan Law School

J.D.

1971

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2009 - Current

Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Member

2007 - Current

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

1978 - Current

United States Tax Court

Member

1975 - Current

6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

1975 - Current

Real Estate Broker

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars

2001

Q. How to prioritize repayment of personal guarantees when dissolving LLC without legal issues?

April 29, 2025

A: You might want to consider filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 will clear all the debt and priority is not an issue, if all the debt you describe is unsecured. If you do not qualify for Chapter 7 or do not want to take advantage of it, Chapter 13 will place all unsecured debt on equal footing.

Outside of bankruptcy, you should prioritize the amounts owed to the SBA. This is due to the fact that the SBA has some rather onerous statutory abilities to collect from you, including obtaining funds from qualified plans and even your Social Security, in addition to more conventional means of collection such as lawsuits.

This is not to mitigate the importance of the other debts, but you may be able to engage in debt settlement negotiations which may allow you to pay less than one dollar on the dollar of debt. Be mindful of the fact that release of debt outside of bankruptcy is considered to be taxable income.

Speak to a knowledgeable attorney before you proceed with any of the above. ... Read More

Q. Can executor transfer home to own name for reverse mortgage in Michigan?

April 18, 2025

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?

April 18, 2025

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.

I do not understand your statements about the military items, as they must belong to someone. That woud presumably mean your grandfather, but I would need to know more about them, before drawing any conclusions.

Third, even though they lived together for some time, your grandfather has no rights to your mother's property. He could be considered to be a trespasser, but until an estate is opened, as discussed above, he probably cannot be evicted from the property because no one has the authority to do so.

Once an estate is opened, if your grandfather remains in the property, it is likely that a court would require him to pay a fair market value rent to the estate. ... Read More