Individual Services – Estate planning, probate, and family law

• Rhoades McKee Files Amicus Brief Seeking to Protect Michigan Auto Accident Victims

  February 20, 2023

  Rhoades McKee attorney Stephen Hulst recently filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Supreme Court in the case of Andary v USAA. The Andary case involves challenges to certain provisions of Michigan’s no-fault reform law that was passed in June 2019. As part of the reform, the Michigan Legislature imposed new fee caps and limitations […]

• Is a National Standard for Data Privacy on the Horizon?

  June 23, 2022

  A key congressional subcommittee begins debate today, June 23, 2022, on legislation leaders are calling the closest Congress has ever come to enacting a national standard for data privacy. As an increasing number of states enact consumer privacy laws, many businesses must comply with seemingly conflicting standards on what information they may collect, what they […]

• Rhoades McKee Obtains Emergency Injunctive Relief to Protect Client

  April 26, 2022

  Rhoades McKee attorney Stephen Hulst recently obtained a significant victory for catastrophically injured individuals and their fight to keep the care they need to survive. Stephen Gedda suffered a spinal cord injury in a 2011 auto accident, rendering him a quadriplegic and dependent on a ventilator.  Gedda’s auto insurer, State Farm, paid for the 24/7 […]

• Administrative Complaints, Compliance Conferences and Administrative Hearings

  March 13, 2022

  What is an administrative complaint? If an investigation by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) reveals information that LARA believes warrants a sanction, then LARA will proceed to file an administrative complaint against the healthcare provider.  Administrative complaints describe the alleged breach of the applicable standard of care or violation of Michigan […]

• Health Professionals Recovery Program

  March 13, 2022

  What is the Health Professionals Recovery Program (HPRP)? The Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) is designed to encourage healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other medical and mental healthcare providers, who may suffer from substance abuse or mental health disorders, to seek help in a confidential and non-disciplinary process.  HPRP is administered […]

• State Licensing Investigations

  March 13, 2022

  Who can file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)? In Michigan, anyone can file a complaint with LARA against a nurse, physician, psychologist, social worker, or other medical or mental healthcare providers.  The complaint describes an alleged violation of the law or standard of care.  The complaint must contain […]

• Overview of Estate Planning Documents

  January 25, 2022

  The Rhoades McKee Estate Planning and Administration Team assists clients in preserving, administering, and transferring wealth for future generations. We begin with a discussion to understand your family and long-term goals to identify the best vehicles to secure the future you intend. Trusts are often of long-term benefit to a family, and proper administration of […]

• Top Five Reasons Why You Should Have an Estate Plan

  January 19, 2022

  Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year? Only about half of Americans keep some of their New Year’s Resolutions, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set goals for yourself in the new year. One important and achievable goal is to get your estate planning in order. Here are five reasons to have an […]

• State of the Estate Tax

  December 20, 2021

  If you’ve followed along this year, it has been quite the saga of events in Washington, D.C. regarding the future of the estate and gift tax.  Despite all the proposals that floated through both chambers of Congress and President Biden’s proposals, the estate tax is ending the year right where we started – with just […]

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Issues New Order

  October 12, 2020

  On October 9, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new order implementing a number of statewide mandates in response to COVID-19. The order took immediate effect and remains in effect until October 30, 2020. The order establishes a number of limitations on how many people may attend a gathering, […]