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

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

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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

Q. My husband has just started getting his wages garnished. Do we have any options

January 8, 2025

A: In order for your husband's wages to be garnished, the creditor has already obtained a judgment against him. If you cannot negotiate a payment plan for the amount of the judgment, the alternative is to file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Filing a bankruptcy may eliminate the entire debt or may reduce the amount to be paid, dependent upon other circumstances that are not described in your question.

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan typically costs between $1200-$1500 plus filing fees and costs to provide pre-filing credit counseling and post filing debtor education and a uptodate credit report.

A Chapter 13 may be started for less down but is more expensive overall, but the legal fees are paid as part of a plan which can be exgtended over 36-60 months. ... Read More