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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.
Education
- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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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.
Certifications
- Real Estate Broker
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars
Professional Associations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Consumer Bankruptcy Association
- Member
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- United States Supreme Court Bar
- Member
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- United States Tax Court
- Member
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- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
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All consultation's are obligation free! In your initial client meeting, you will have an opportunity to meet with an attorney to discuss your situation and legal options. If you choose not to move forward with our firm, there are no charges associated with your initial consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
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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
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can a successor patient advocate in Michigan access the same info as a primary advocate?
- A: The successor patient advocate in Michigan does not automatically have the same rights to access patient information as the primary patient advocate unless specific conditions are met. Under Michigan law, a successor patient advocate only assumes the powers and responsibilities of the primary advocate if the primary advocate is unable to act due to incapacity, resignation, or removal, as outlined in
MCLS 700.5507. Therefore, the successor advocate cannot access the same level of information as the primary advocate unless they are actively serving in the role of patient advocate.
The written agreements defining the roles of the primary and successor advocates are critical in this situation. ... Read More
- Q. How can my father legally resolve a business dispute with his brother?
- A: Fisrt of all, the relevant law in Canada my differ substantially from that in the United States. This author is not licensed to practice law in Canada, but I am providing this answer based on general principals of U.S. common law.
To address your father's business dispute with his brother, the following legal steps and considerations are relevant:
First, since the business is registered solely in your father's name and he made all financial investments, it is crucial to determine whether a formal partnership agreement exists. If there is no written agreement, the legal framework governing partnerships in Ontario, Canada, will apply. In general, partnerships are governed by the ... Read More
- Q. Can Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan take my car valued at $2,000?
- A: Both the federal and the state exemptions would cover the value of your car. There are two sets of exemptions that can be used by a Debtor to exempt property from being included in the bankruptcy estate. Either one should suffice to protect your interest in your car and allow you to retain it.
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