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Estate Administration Updates
Updated Book
Estate Administration in Michigan walks you through all aspects of administering an estate, from initial steps and information gathering to complex topics such as tax issues, missing wills, and omitted children. Check out the most recent updates, including the increases to the gift tax exclusion for 2026 and the 2026 Estates and Protected Individuals Code cost-of-living adjustment numbers.
Family Law Quarterly Opinion Update
New Legal Update
The Michigan Court of Appeals released several opinions this spring on a variety of family law topics. If you practice in this area, be sure to review this quarterly update, which covers cases centering on parenting time and custody motions, child protective proceedings, and the Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
 
Michigan Family Law
Updated Book
Michigan Family Law is a comprehensive guide delving into a variety of family law topics. The latest updates to the book include Michigan Court of Appeals cases covering conservatorships, guardianships, parenting time, custody, and child protective proceedings, as well as discussion of important amendments to a number of Michigan Court Rules.
 
Trust Purpose Statement for a Cottage
New Form
In addition to sample forms, the ICLE Formbank gives you sample language for unique situations. This new sample language can be used in estate planning to include a trust purpose statement in the trust recitals for a client who wants to include a cottage in the trust.
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ICLE community blogs

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...

Staff blogs
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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Kathleen A. Martone
Varnum LLP
Birmingham
Kathleen A. Martone practices in the area of probate and estate planning, probate litigation, and nonprofit organizations. She advises clients with estates of all sizes and designs customized estate plans for the efficient management and transfer of...
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News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director


Meet Our Contributors
Kathleen A. Martone
Varnum LLP
Birmingham
Kathleen A. Martone practices in the area of probate and estate planning, probate litigation, and nonprofit organizations. She advises clients with estates of all sizes and designs customized estate plans for the efficient management and transfer of...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director