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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.
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
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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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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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.
Education
- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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Professional Associations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Consumer Bankruptcy Association
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- United States Supreme Court Bar
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- United States Tax Court
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- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Certifications
- Real Estate Broker
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars
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Legal Answers
11 Questions Answered
- 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.
- Q. Can we sue for punitive damages in a mortgage fraud case with refinancing issues?
- A: It is possible to pursue a lawsuit for punitive damages under a mortgage fraud cause of action in Michigan, provided certain conditions are met. Michigan law allows for punitive damages in cases involving fraud, where the conduct is extreme, willful, and intentional, and where the fraud results in significant harm to the plaintiff. The facts provided suggest potential grounds for such a claim, as the mortgage company allegedly misrepresented the terms of the refinance, failed to provide closing documents, and increased monthly payments significantly, which could be construed as fraudulent conduct MCLA § 750.219d. Residential mortgage fraud; prohibited conduct; venue; violation as felony; penalty; ... Read More
- Q. How to prioritize repayment of personal guarantees when dissolving LLC without legal issues?
- A: You might want to consider filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 will clear all the debt and priority is not an issue, if all the debt you describe is unsecured. If you do not qualify for Chapter 7 or do not want to take advantage of it, Chapter 13 will place all unsecured debt on equal footing.
Outside of bankruptcy, you should prioritize the amounts owed to the SBA. This is due to the fact that the SBA has some rather onerous statutory abilities to collect from you, including obtaining funds from qualified plans and even your Social Security, in addition to more conventional means of collection such as lawsuits.
This is not to mitigate the importance of the other debts, but you may be ... Read More
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