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Practice Overview

Probate/Trust Litigation

If you have a large estate, scores of movable and immovable properties, bank accounts and gifts, then you are more likely to be engaged in probate litigation. Before going into the details of probate litigation, it is important to know what probate litigation means. As per the probate law, a probate court will identify the assets of the deceased, decide on the payment of taxes and other incidental expenses, and distribute the property among the legal heirs as mentioned in the will.

Commercial Litigation

Commercial litigation is the process of taking legal action regarding business transactions. A business litigation lawyer is often consulted for legal representation and to help settle a dispute

Real Estate

Real Estate and Property Law includes a wide amount of topics, such as buying and selling residential or commercial property to residential or commercial leases. Common Real Estate and Property Law disputes involve maintenance of condominiums and cooperatives, establishing property title and boundary lines, and zoning and property land use. Real estate and property law also comprises the financing aspects of property, such as mortgages and foreclosures.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is the act of preparing for the transfer of a person’s wealth and assets after his or her death. Assets, life insurance, pensions, real estate, cars, personal belongings, and debts are all part of one’s estate.

Attorney Profiles

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Michael G. Stavale

Attorney

Areas of Practice:
Commercial Litigation
Contract Disputes
All Areas of Probate and Estate Administration
Probate/Trust Litigation
Real Estate Litigation and Other Real Estate Matters
Estate Planning

Litigation Percentage:
75% of practice devoted to litigation

Bar Admissions:
Michigan, 1982
U.S. District Court Eastern District of MI, 1982
U.S. District Court for New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit

Education:
The Detroit College of Law, Michigan, 1982
Arizona State University, 1977 (Cum Laude)

Professional Associations
and Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan
Wayne County Probate Bar Association
Macomb County Probate Bar Association
Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit
Hellenic Bar Association

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Michael A. Gemmete

Attorney

While at Wayne State, Michael was a member of the Mens Varsity Golf Team, captaining the team his last 2 years. After college, Michael continued his love of golf and enjoys traveling. Michael was born and raised in Macomb County, and now resides in the Grosse Pointe area with his wife, Cindy, and his stepson, Michael.

Primary Areas of Practice:
Commercial Litigation
Contract Disputes
All Areas of Probate and Estate Administration
Probate Litigation
Real Estate Litigation and other Real Estate Matters

Litigation Percentage:
50% of practice devoted to litigation

Bar Admissions:
State of Michigan, 1993
U.S. District Court Eastern District of MI, 1993

Education:
The Detroit College of Law, Michigan, 1993 (J.D.)
Wayne State University, 1990 (Cum Laude)

Professional Associations and Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan
Wayne County Probate Bar Association
Macomb County Probate Bar Association

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