The process to obtain guardianship and conservatorship includes filing documents with the probate court, informing certain parties who are interested in the matter and attending a court hearing. In addition, guardians and conservators have continuing annual reporting duties, and the court must approve the reports. Without additional court hearings, there are restrictions on what the guardian and conservator can do.
As a business owner, your focus is on keeping your customers happy. But as you build a successful company, there are times when you will need the expertise of a business lawyer.
Business Transactions
Sally is admitted to practice law in Michigan and Indiana. Sally practices in all areas of real estate law, including residential and commercial transactions, development of real estate, real estate tax appeals, homeowner and cooperative associations and zoning matters.
He has extensive knowledge in the area of municipal law, including inter-municipal agreements and has been counsel of record in major municipal capital improvements. Frank also represents various small to medium-sized businesses. He is called upon by other lawyers to handle complex real estate development and transactional matters. Frank’s extensive knowledge of real estate matters and land planning make him especially suited to represent both municipalities and real estate developers across western Michigan.
Construction Litigation
As business lawyers, we help our clients sell or obtain the desired property while meeting their goals or requirements for their business. We can also assist you when it comes to either leasing or obtaining adequate retail space and in the construction of your building after you acquire your property. We can assist you in the preparation of the construction contract you will need when you locate your builder. We have the experience to handle very complex real estate acquisitions and leasehold interests. From negotiating the purchase price to protecting the buyer or seller’s interest and minimizing risks. We not only have a thorough understanding of the transactional end, our attorneys also have experience in tax issues, uncapping, homestead and transfer tax exemptions that come up from time to time. A well written purchase agreement which clearly define rights and obligations of the buyers and sellers and which sets the table for the balance of the transaction is arguably the most important document in a transaction should not be left to anyone but an experienced transactional attorney.
Real Estate Transactions
A good portion of our practice is devoted to real estate transactions. We provide our business owner clients, individuals, families, developers, sellers, buyers, real estate professionals and title companies with a complete range of real estate services and counsel in all matters of real estate.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Frank has vast experience working with local officials on matters ranging in complexity from simple land use issues to complex developments that require precise knowledge of virtually all aspects of municipal law. Frank often attends public meetings and brings a calm, deliberate thought and comment to the municipal decision making process, with the goal of building consensus, while minimizing controversy and unnecessary distraction. Frank has prosecuted nuisance, ordinance violations and municipal civil infractions. He has also prepared water and sanitary sewer municipal contracts, and numerous ordinances over the years. His litigation strategy is goal-oriented and always cost conscious.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Condominium Law
Frank J. DeFrancesco has dedicated his practice by helping clients with land use and zoning issues, real estate development, employment law, municipal law, transactional work, including loan documents, condominium law, business law, landlord/tenant law (representing the landlord), environmental law, estate planning for the individual and business owner and business succession planning. Click here for a more complete listing of Frank's practice areas.
Every client’s situation is different when it comes to Medicaid planning and eligibility. Our office provides assessment of planning options in light of the Medicaid rules and detailed guidance throughout the Medicaid application process.
The firm assists estate planning clients in passing on their assets and their values to their beneficiaries. Estate planning services include...
Wills
Trusts
Although having a Living Trust simplifies the post-death administration process and likely avoids probate, there are some legally-required tasks to be completed in the administration of a Trust.
Power of Attorney
If a person is incapacitated and does not have a power of attorney, a guardianship and/or conservatorship must be established through the probate court. The guardian acts on the incapacitated person’s behalf to make medical decisions. Likewise, the guardian acts on the incapacitated person’s behalf to make financial decisions.
We recognize that the transactions involve extremely complex and emotional personal, business, legal and tax issues. We strive to assist our clients to satisfy their personal objectives while recognizing the uniqueness of each transaction.