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Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek

Patricia E. Kefalas & Associates

Farmington Hills

Principal of the firm, Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek concentrates her practice on elder law, Medicaid and estate planning, estates and trust administration, probate, administrative law, and disability advocacy. She represents people in securing the support...

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The Institute of Continuing Legal Education

We are the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan's leading practitioners. Our practical tools save you time and give you confidence in the advice you're giving.

NAVIGATE YOUR PRACTICE THROUGH COVID-19

We’re here to help your Michigan practice through this pandemic and beyond. Turn to these Michigan-specific resources for the timely and trusted guidance you need right now.

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Guardians and Conservators for Minors

New Form

The parent of an unmarried minor may appoint a guardian for the minor by a writing signed by the parent and attested by at least two witnesses. This recent addition to ICLE's Formbank is a sample stand-alone document you can use to appoint a guardian and nominate a conservator for a minor child on the death or incapacity of one or both parents.

Civil Litigation Updates

Updated Book

Michigan Civil Procedure is a comprehensive and practical guide through the procedural issues encountered at every stage of litigation in Michigan state courts. The online book includes discussion of recent caselaw on circuit court jurisdiction, peremptory challenges to exclude jurors, and recovery of costs from settlement funds.

Deed of Gift of Tangible Personal Property

New Form

A deed of gift is effective to transfer tangible personal property from one person to another provided that all the elements of a valid gift are present. This new sample deed of gift in the ICLE Formbank outlines those essential elements and provides commentary on the requirements for actual or symbolic delivery and acceptance of the gift.

Client Tax Memo for SBO Trust

New Form

When creating a "solely for the benefit of" (SBO) trust for a client, it is important to provide your client with the information their tax preparer will need. This new sample form will help you inform your client about the tax status of the SBO trust, how income and deductible expenses are to be reported, and the information to be provided to financial institutions.

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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench

COVID-19 Follow-Up Q&A with Judge Paul Denenfeld, Kent County Circuit Court

John B. Swift | 12/08/2020

The following is from our July 2020 interview of Judge Denenfeld. What are the main procedural changes in your courtroom due to COVID-19? We are only doing remote hearings now, but no trials. We use Zoom for most of our hearings and...Read More

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New Certificates—Entirely Online

Small Business Bankruptcy: Subchapter V of Chapter 11

Need to guide your client through Subchapter V? Get expert coaching as 14 experienced Michigan bankruptcy judges, trustees, and lawyers take you through actual cases. See the entire process firsthand, from prefiling considerations to implementing the reorganization plan.

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Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation

Need to negotiate a commercial lease? Get expert coaching as experienced real estate lawyers demonstrate best practices. Follow along as they counsel their clients; draft, redline, and negotiate the lease; and resolve disputes. Then get hands-on practice in this online training.