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March Michigan Supreme Court Preview
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court has scheduled additional cases for argument in March. This Legal Update provides a summary of the cases, which cover environmental law, governmental immunity, criminal law, municipal law, and no-fault.
Estate Plan for the Farm-Owning Family
New How-To Kit
Estate planning for a farm-owning family requires unique considerations. This new How-To Kit walks you through each step, from information gathering and organizing to applying the necessary laws to the farm and agricultural property for your client's estate plan.
 
Michigan Family Law Quarterly Update
New Legal Update
The Michigan Court of Appeals released two family law opinions in January 2026. This Legal Update features summaries of a legal custody case and a termination of parental rights case.
 
Domestic Relations Attorney Fee Agreement
New Form
When working on a contested domestic relations case, a clear attorney fee agreement is important. This new addition to the ICLE Formbank can assist you in drafting an appropriate engagement letter for such a case.
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Approaching the Bench
Matthew J. Franson | 08/01/2025
Hon. Andrew W. Kowalkowski was appointed judge for the 44th District Court in April 2022. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Kowalkowski was an administrative law examiner for the Michigan Department of State, and before that, he was a...

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Spotlight on ICLE Legal Updates

FinCEN Exempts U.S.-Based Companies and Individuals from CTA Reporting

FinCEN Pauses Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Amid Litigation and Rule Changes

Medicaid Asset Limit Increases

Cannabis Law Conference Highlights

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Drafting an Estate Plan for an Estate Under $5 Million (March 2026)
9:00am-3:30pm, Livestream
Understand the best solutions to typical issues found in drafting for an estate under $5 million. In this livestreamed workshop, participants work in groups via Zoom to plan and present their solutions to a hypothetical case study.


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Michigan Elder Justice Initiative
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Alison E. Hirschel is the director and managing attorney of the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI), a legal services advocacy program. In addition to MEJI's legal work, it houses the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; the MI Health Link...
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New Edition
Plan with confidence. Make Michigan Estate Planning Handbook your go-to resource for step-by-step guidance on drafting wills and trusts, tax considerations, trust administration, and much more. Included in the Premium Partnership.


Meet Our Contributors
Alison E. Hirschel
Michigan Elder Justice Initiative
Lansing
Alison E. Hirschel is the director and managing attorney of the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI), a legal services advocacy program. In addition to MEJI's legal work, it houses the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; the MI Health Link...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE

New Edition
Plan with confidence. Make Michigan Estate Planning Handbook your go-to resource for step-by-step guidance on drafting wills and trusts, tax considerations, trust administration, and much more. Included in the Premium Partnership.