Our Legal Assistants Legal Assistants Alida and Michelle coordinate our front desk customer services, document intake, preparation, and billing. Alida (Allie) Hoskins Allie graduated from Cornerstone University with a BA in History and Linguistics. When not at work she enjoys reading and hiking with friends. Michelle Arehart Michelle has 15+ years of administrative and office … Continue reading “Our Friendly Staff”
Local Law Office Partners With TrueNorth to Help Kids and Business During Pandemic TrueNorth Community Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2021 www.truenorthservices.org NEWAYGO COUNTY, MI – Dave and Rhonda Byrne are a local couple who are in the business of giving back to their community. Dave is a lawyer and his wife, Rhonda, … Continue reading “Local Law Office Partners With TrueNorth”
Estate Planning for Retirement Benefits What special considerations need to be given for estate planning relating to my retirement accounts? Traditional IRAs, 401k, 403b, and other retirement accounts contain pre-taxed dollars (dollars that have yet to be subject to income tax). All withdrawals are subject to income tax. There can be a great advantage of … Continue reading “Estate Planning for Retirement Benefits”
Asset Protection Trusts Who should consider a Domestic Asset Protection Trust? Michigan Law now allows a person to create a trust that is protected from creditors. If you have 1) potential creditor exposure 2) assets that you are willing to give away and give up control over and 3) you have assets that are potentially … Continue reading “Asset Protection Trusts”
Cottage or Family Recreational Property Trusts or LLC We have a family cottage, hunting property, river property, recreational property, etc. and want to preserve for our descendants. Is there a way you can help us? I can definitely help you. I understand how important this property is to you, the memories that have been created … Continue reading “Cottage or Family Recreational Property Trusts or LLC”
Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Cases I have collaborated with a larger law firm that has the resources to provide you with the representation that you deserve for any case that involves a wrongful death, auto and truck accident, closed head injury, dog bite cases, motorcycle accidents, general personal injury, plaintiff’s product liability, and work … Continue reading “Wrongful death; auto, truck, and motorcycle accident; personal injury; and work related accidents”
Guardianships and ConservatorshipsWho needs a Guardianship?If a loved one becomes unable to make his or her own decisions regarding his or her care and the person does not have a valid Designation of Patient Advocate appointing a person to make those decisions, then the probate court needs to be petitioned to appoint a guardian.Additionally, a … Continue reading “Guardianships and Conservatorships”
Services Areas of Practice Byrne Law office practices in the following areas, click one for more details. WILLS & TRUSTS SMALL BUSINESS PROBATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS MEDICAID NURSING HOME PLANNING
Medicaid Nursing Home PlanningWhen should I talk to an attorney about Medicaid nursing home planning?You should consider contacting me when a nursing home or extended care facility stay is becoming likely for your loved one. This could be when your loved one is in the hospital and will be going to a nursing home or … Continue reading “Medicaid Nursing Home Planning”
Probate and Trust Administration Requirements When does a Probate Estate need to be opened? Anytime a person dies and has assets in his or her name. If the deceased person properly executed a Last Will and Testament, the property will be distributed pursuant to the instructions in the Will. If the person did not have … Continue reading “Probate and Trust Administration”
