One of our clients, Joe, told us the sad story of how his friend’s family lost their lake house recently. The family raised their children at the wife’s parents' lake house. The wife’s brother was managing mom's affairs after her father passed … [Read more...]
Incorrect 2017 Notice of Assessment?
Notices of Assessment need to be sent by Townships to homeowners by March 1. PLEASE NOTE, if you believe that your taxable and/or assessed value is incorrect, you may protest to the Local Board of Review, but you have a VERY limited time in which to … [Read more...]
MI Uncapping Laws-Legislative Update January, 2017
The subject of property taxes on Michigan real estate, particularly vacation property, has received a great deal of attention lately. Because of recent changes in the property tax system in Michigan, it is now possible to transfer ownership of … [Read more...]
Boston Globe Article
This article quoting Mr. Fry appeared in the Boston Globe on November 25, 2016. https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/11/25/leaving-summer-cottage-your-children-consider-llc/zfW0183N1ankHMCNpcSWFI/story.html … [Read more...]
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