Attorney Tallman has a full service, general practice which includes most areas of law. Some of the more common areas are discussed below. This list does not include all of the matters or types of cases she handles. Contact her office today to discuss your matter and schedule an appointment. If it is not an area of law she handles, she can refer you to an attorney who specializes in the type of law that applies to your situation.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the use of wills, trusts, deeds, ladybird deeds, beneficiary designations and other tools to manage your assets while you are alive and distribute them after your death, avoiding probate and estate tax where possible. A will does not avoid probate! Also, it includes related documents such as durable powers of attorney and health care powers of attorney to allow someone to make financial and business decisions and handle your affairs and medical decisions when you are not able. This helps avoid the need for having the probate court appoint a guardian and/or conservator later in life.
Each individual’s situation and circumstances are different. Estate planning is not “one size fits all”. Attorney Tallman will meet with you to gather important and necessary information, and determine what your wishes are, and then will make recommendations to you that will carry out your wishes and protect your assets. She will give you the peace of mind of knowing that things are in order.
Probate Administration
Navigating the legal process to administer and transfer an individual’s assets upon death and related matters. It can also include a legal proceeding to contest a will or other transfer of assets by a decedent prior to their death.
The time following a loved one’s death is difficult. Attorney Tallman understands that and will help you to work through the legal steps necessary to transfer their assets and wrap up their affairs without additional worry and stress for you.
Trust Administration
Assisting the Trustee with management of assets and administration of the trust, including distribution of assets according to the trust agreement and Michigan law.
Attorney Tallman is experienced in trust administration and will help you through the process, allowing you to focus on the loss of your loved one without additional stress and worry.
Guardianships and Conservatorships (minors and adults)
This is when the probate court appoints another individual to make decisions regarding an individual’s care and physical needs and oversee their assets when they are not legally able to such as a minor, or when they are incompetent for a variety of reasons.
This can be a difficult and trying time. Attorney Tallman can help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the care and attention your loved one needs, and not a bunch of legal paperwork.
Real Estate
This includes all matters involving real property including purchase, sale, deeds, land contracts and land contract forfeitures, landlord/tenant matters, leases, trespass, encroachment on property lines, Family limited liability companies for owning and maintaining family vacation property.
Whether it is a simple deed, or something more complicated, Attorney Tallman can help with your needs regarding real estate. Some deeds, such as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and other types of legal documents can have unknown risks and consequences and may result in you giving up some control and rights in your property without knowing it. Be sure to understand the results of the actions you are taking by consulting with Attorney Tallman.
Business Law/Corporations and LLC’s
This includes the formation of corporations and limited liability companies (LLC’s), and ongoing matters regarding the operation of those business, purchase or sale of a business, succession planning for retirement or death of the business owner.
Attorney Tallman has years of business experience and can assist in whatever aspect your business needs.
Divorce/Family Law
The legal process to terminate a marriage and determine property settlement, division of assets and debts, custody, support and parenting time for minor children and possibly spousal support. Separate maintenance (legal separation) is an alternative to divorce which divides assets and debt but does not terminate the marriage.
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time. Attorney Tallman knows this first-hand. She can help you through the process and make it as easy as possible for you and your children, while protecting your assets and making sure you get a fair and equitable settlement to allow you to move forward in life.
Prenuptial Agreements
Getting married isn’t just about love, it can also be about planning and protecting your assets. A prenuptial agreement establishes the assets owned by each party at the time of the marriage and allows parties to plan for the distribution of their assets upon their death, or in the unlikely event of a divorce.
Attorney Tallman can help you protect yourself and your assets so that you can say “I do” without worry.
Landlord/Tenant
Whether residential or commercial, renting property comes with all sorts of issues, problems and concerns, including tenants who are not paying, landlords who aren't making proper repairs and upholding their obligations under the lease, or just needing to put the terms of a rental arrangement into writing.
Attorney Tallman handles all aspects of landlord/tenant issues for both tenants and landlords, giving her experience will all types of issues.
Litigation
Disputes over all types of matters can end up in court, whether it be personal injury, property damage, a party to a contract not upholding their end of the deal, or a variety of other issues. Filing a lawsuit sometimes is the only way to resolve those issues. There are also alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Attorney Tallman has over 29 years of litigation experience in all types of disputes. She can help you resolve the issue whether you are the person suing (Plaintiff) or the person being sued (Defendant).
Contract Law
A handshake isn't what it used to be. In this day and age, it is important to have many agreements put into writing. In fact, some types of agreements are required by law to be in writing to be enforceable. Contracts can contain all types of provisions that may result in you waiving many rights you would normally have.
Whether you need a contract or are being asked to sign one, it is important to have it prepared and reviewed by an attorney. Attorney Tallman regularly prepares and reviews contracts for signing.
Collection
Often people don't pay their obligations, whether it be money they borrowed, an agreement to pay for services or property provided, or money they were ordered to pay in a judgment. Being owed money and collecting that money are two different things.
Often it requires intervention by an attorney or legal proceedings to enforce your right to the money you are due. Attorney Tallman can assist you in collecting what is owed to you.
Traffic
Traffic tickets, civil infractions and more serious traffic offenses including misdemeanors and felonies can have serious and significant long term consequences. It isn't just about paying a fine, it can impact your insurance, the ability to obtain certain employment and more.
Contact Attorney Tallman for help in minimizing the consequences of those traffic violations.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the use of wills, trusts, deeds, ladybird deeds, beneficiary designations and other tools to manage your assets while you are alive and distribute them after your death, avoiding probate and estate tax where possible. A will does not avoid probate! Also, it includes related documents such as durable powers of attorney and health care powers of attorney to allow someone to make financial and business decisions and handle your affairs and medical decisions when you are not able. This helps avoid the need for having the probate court appoint a guardian and/or conservator later in life.
Each individual’s situation and circumstances are different. Estate planning is not “one size fits all”. Attorney Tallman will meet with you to gather important and necessary information, and determine what your wishes are, and then will make recommendations to you that will carry out your wishes and protect your assets. She will give you the peace of mind of knowing that things are in order.
Probate Administration
Navigating the legal process to administer and transfer an individual’s assets upon death and related matters. It can also include a legal proceeding to contest a will or other transfer of assets by a decedent prior to their death.
The time following a loved one’s death is difficult. Attorney Tallman understands that and will help you to work through the legal steps necessary to transfer their assets and wrap up their affairs without additional worry and stress for you.
Trust Administration
Assisting the Trustee with management of assets and administration of the trust, including distribution of assets according to the trust agreement and Michigan law.
Attorney Tallman is experienced in trust administration and will help you through the process, allowing you to focus on the loss of your loved one without additional stress and worry.
Guardianships and Conservatorships (minors and adults)
This is when the probate court appoints another individual to make decisions regarding an individual’s care and physical needs and oversee their assets when they are not legally able to such as a minor, or when they are incompetent for a variety of reasons.
This can be a difficult and trying time. Attorney Tallman can help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the care and attention your loved one needs, and not a bunch of legal paperwork.
Real Estate
This includes all matters involving real property including purchase, sale, deeds, land contracts and land contract forfeitures, landlord/tenant matters, leases, trespass, encroachment on property lines, Family limited liability companies for owning and maintaining family vacation property.
Whether it is a simple deed, or something more complicated, Attorney Tallman can help with your needs regarding real estate. Some deeds, such as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and other types of legal documents can have unknown risks and consequences and may result in you giving up some control and rights in your property without knowing it. Be sure to understand the results of the actions you are taking by consulting with Attorney Tallman.
Business Law/Corporations and LLC’s
This includes the formation of corporations and limited liability companies (LLC’s), and ongoing matters regarding the operation of those business, purchase or sale of a business, succession planning for retirement or death of the business owner.
Attorney Tallman has years of business experience and can assist in whatever aspect your business needs.
Divorce/Family Law
The legal process to terminate a marriage and determine property settlement, division of assets and debts, custody, support and parenting time for minor children and possibly spousal support. Separate maintenance (legal separation) is an alternative to divorce which divides assets and debt but does not terminate the marriage.
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time. Attorney Tallman knows this first-hand. She can help you through the process and make it as easy as possible for you and your children, while protecting your assets and making sure you get a fair and equitable settlement to allow you to move forward in life.
Prenuptial Agreements
Getting married isn’t just about love, it can also be about planning and protecting your assets. A prenuptial agreement establishes the assets owned by each party at the time of the marriage and allows parties to plan for the distribution of their assets upon their death, or in the unlikely event of a divorce.
Attorney Tallman can help you protect yourself and your assets so that you can say “I do” without worry.
Landlord/Tenant
Whether residential or commercial, renting property comes with all sorts of issues, problems and concerns, including tenants who are not paying, landlords who aren't making proper repairs and upholding their obligations under the lease, or just needing to put the terms of a rental arrangement into writing.
Attorney Tallman handles all aspects of landlord/tenant issues for both tenants and landlords, giving her experience will all types of issues.
Litigation
Disputes over all types of matters can end up in court, whether it be personal injury, property damage, a party to a contract not upholding their end of the deal, or a variety of other issues. Filing a lawsuit sometimes is the only way to resolve those issues. There are also alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Attorney Tallman has over 29 years of litigation experience in all types of disputes. She can help you resolve the issue whether you are the person suing (Plaintiff) or the person being sued (Defendant).
Contract Law
A handshake isn't what it used to be. In this day and age, it is important to have many agreements put into writing. In fact, some types of agreements are required by law to be in writing to be enforceable. Contracts can contain all types of provisions that may result in you waiving many rights you would normally have.
Whether you need a contract or are being asked to sign one, it is important to have it prepared and reviewed by an attorney. Attorney Tallman regularly prepares and reviews contracts for signing.
Collection
Often people don't pay their obligations, whether it be money they borrowed, an agreement to pay for services or property provided, or money they were ordered to pay in a judgment. Being owed money and collecting that money are two different things.
Often it requires intervention by an attorney or legal proceedings to enforce your right to the money you are due. Attorney Tallman can assist you in collecting what is owed to you.
Traffic
Traffic tickets, civil infractions and more serious traffic offenses including misdemeanors and felonies can have serious and significant long term consequences. It isn't just about paying a fine, it can impact your insurance, the ability to obtain certain employment and more.
Contact Attorney Tallman for help in minimizing the consequences of those traffic violations.
