Gallagher Law Firm

Gallagher Law Firm Gallagher Law Firm specializes in matters such as business, estate planning, probate, litigation, an

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Is your business participating in the Paycheck Protection Program? The Gallagher Law Firm can help you obtain the needed...
04/15/2020

Is your business participating in the Paycheck Protection Program? The Gallagher Law Firm can help you obtain the needed documents ASAP:

Your lender may request you submit some of the following:
• Articles of Incorporation/Organization
• Certificate of Good Standing
• Bylaws
• Minutes
• Operating Agreement
• Resolutions
We can help you get this information to support your application process.

Contact us at (989) 317-9600 or [email protected] to learn more!

Contact us @ (989) 317-9600 to learn more about whether this type of deed may be right for you.Did you know that many Te...
04/10/2020

Contact us @ (989) 317-9600 to learn more about whether this type of deed may be right for you.

Did you know that many Texans claim that a Lady Bird Deed got its name because President Lyndon B. Johnson used this type of deed to convey property to his wife Lady Bird Johnson?

A Lady Bird Deed (aka an Enhanced Life Estate Deed) allows the grantor to transfer a real property to a named beneficiary, the grantee, upon their death without having to go through probate. This type of deed allows the grantor to keep all rights to their property (including to sell or mortgage) during their lifetime. The grantee only becomes attached to the property if the grantor still owns it upon their death.

If your main assets are Real Estate, a Lady Bird Deed may be worth checking out, especially if you qualify for Medicaid or just want to keep your Estate Plan simple.

This option:
-Avoids expensive, time-consuming probate
-Keeps home in only your name until your death
-Reduces future capital gains tax
-Does not count against gift tax exemption until death
-Prevents the state from putting a claim on your home to collect on Medicaid benefits during probate (Medicaid Recovery)
-Has similar outcome to a Living Trust in terms of what happens to you property, with lower cost

If you own other significant assets besides property or are leaving your home to more than one beneficiary, you may want to speak to our Estate Planning attorneys about a more comprehensive estate plan, such as a Trust.

The Gallagher Law Firm has had an influx of calls from people who want to have their wills drafted ASAP!We have develope...
04/03/2020

The Gallagher Law Firm has had an influx of calls from people who want to have their wills drafted ASAP!

We have developed a system for drafting and executing wills during the stay-at-home order. If you are over the age of 50, we will draft your will for $250, during the stay-at-home order only.

-We will walk you through the entire process of completing and executing your will
- You will have the chance to consult with an attorney by phone with any questions you have about the document

This is a great option for individuals who want the peace of mind of having a will in place and for whom a standard, simple will is sufficient. If your situation changes in the future and you desire a more comprehensive estate plan, you will still have the option to revoke or amend this will.

If you are a business owner, own a lot of property, want to leave property to non-relatives or simply have a complicated family situation, you may want to speak to one of our attorneys about a trust or more personalized estate plan.

Please contact us @ (989) 317-9600 or [email protected] if you are interested in this simple will package.

01/04/2019

Please note that effective January 1, 2019 our East Lansing office has moved to 6025 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, MI 48823.

PO Box 1800, East Lansing, MI 48826-1800 will remain as our preferred location to receive mail.

The new location is only 1.5 miles from our previous location and will provide us with additional offices and conference rooms to accommodate our growth.

We wish a Happy Holiday Season!

Gallagher Law Firm

Address

215 E Broadway Street
Mount Pleasant, MI
48858

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19893179600

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