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Once in awhile, the federal government passes a law that just plain makes sense. And as the old saying goes: if it doesn’t make dollars, it doesn’t make sense. Well, the 2010 Tax Act, more formally known as the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and...

GERALD M. MORELLO, JR. - Turning a penchant for problem solving and a desire to interact with others into a career in law was an easy decision for Mr. Morello. At a time when many people have left the state to work elsewhere, it’s refreshing to hear of someone who...

In the past few months, I have received many telephone calls from clients and financial advisors regarding a new law that recently went into effect – the Michigan Trust Code. Many people have read or heard that the new law makes their estate plan obsolete, or may...

With the rising costs of higher education, the burden of sending a child to a college or university is a greater concern for more and more people. In fact, the tuition rates for most Michigan colleges and universities have increased in excess of the rate of inflation....

As an estate planning attorney, I often work with clients that have children from previous marriages. These blended families bring special and very important issues to the table and oftentimes present challenges to develop a proper plan. Read the full article

Every year around this time, our offices receive a flurry of telephone calls, from clients and financial advisors alike, with questions regarding end of year estate and tax planning. This year is no different. Read the full article