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When facing car repossession, consulting with our Southfield, MI Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer may be the best step toward regaining control of your vehicle and your financial future. At Gudeman & Associates, P.C., we help clients use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to stop repossession and create a manageable plan to pay off what they owe while  … Read more

In 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the country. Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell, many states, including Michigan, had laws that made same-sex marriages illegal. In the current political climate, the idea of the Supreme Court overturning  … Read more

For parents and students alike, graduating high school and going off to college is the culmination of lifelong dreams. However, many people underestimate the legal significance of the student turning 18 and going off to college. If you have a child who is about to turn or is already 18 or older, our Troy, MI  … Read more

Many families come to us with questions about how probate works and whether they need legal support to move forward. If you’re looking for clear answers, we’re here to help. Below, we’ve addressed some common questions people often ask about probate, estate planning, and the legal processes involved. If you have more questions or are  … Read more

If you’re facing the probate process in Southfield, MI, it’s important to understand the steps involved. Working with our Southfield, MI probate lawyer can make this process smoother. Gudeman & Associates, P.C., with over 100 years of combined experience handling probate cases and an A+ rating with the BBB, has helped many clients successfully manage  … Read more

A power of attorney is one of the most valuable tools in an estate plan, as attorneys such as our friends at NW Legacy Law will attest. It allows you to designate a trusted person to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. Without one, your family  … Read more

You may be thinking about creating an estate plan or just may have created an estate plan and thought, it is great to have a trust in place, but how do I know that the Trustee of the trust is going to follow my wishes after I am gone? This is a good question and  … Read more

You may have gotten an estate plan done years ago and are wondering if your estate plan is still valid. The answer in most cases is yes, the estate plan is still valid, but your old estate plan may not reflect your current situation and estate planning goals. If you have not updated your estate  … Read more

When starting or managing a business, having clear agreements in place can prevent disputes and protect your investment. Our Troy, MI business lawyer works with business owners to draft shareholder and partnership agreements that set clear expectations for how a company operates, how profits are distributed, and how decisions are made. These agreements are essential  … Read more

When you begin dealing with probate or estate planning, you will likely hear a number of legal terms that may be unfamiliar. Learning these words can help you feel more confident when working through your own plans or handling the estate of a loved one. Our Southfield, MI probate lawyer is here to walk you  … Read more