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.

University of Michigan Law School

J.D.

1971

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.

Real Estate Broker

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars

2001

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

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1973 - Current

Eastern District of Michigan

Member

1973 - Current

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

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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

Q. M y friend and I have lived together over 34 years, never got married to each other but hold all assets jointly.

June 16, 2023

A: Yes, we can help. The situation you describe is actually not uncommon. The fact that you are not husband and wife presents a few technical issues, but is not a bar to allowing you to arrange your affairs the way you describe.

We provide no obligation consultations, in person, over the phone or via Zoom.

So, your location is not an issue.

Let us know if we can be of assistance.

Q. What to do when attorney was instructed to file paperwork and he did not, causing a dismissal of case ?

December 23, 2022

A: Certainly, you should speak to your attorney about filing a motion to reopen the case and obtain permission to file the appropriate documents. He or she should obviously comply with your request. Refiling is also a possibility, but there are factors that might prevent it.

If there is no compliance, seek other counsel to file the appropriate motions, as discussed above.

Q. I started a software company in Michigan and I am getting clients from other states, do I need to file LLC there?

February 24, 2022

A: The filing of Articles of Organization in the other states in which you are doing business is not appropriate. Doing so would create separate entities that would have to be treated accordingly.

The registration of your company in those states in which you are doing business is, however, another matter.

If your business does not have sufficient contacts with the other states, you may not have to register as a foreign entity doing business in the "remote" states. But, if you do have sufficient contacts, for instance an office located within the state or employees who reside in that state and work from home, etc. registration is recommended.

Each state has different, albeit similar, rules as to whether you will be required to register. Check out those rules, statutes, etc. ... Read More

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