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John H.
Martin

  • Of Counsel

John Martin practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable organizations, federal income and estate and gift taxation.

  • “A Primer on the Deduction, Valuation, and Substantiation of Charitable Contributions,” 5 Est. Plan. & Comm. L. J. 371 (2013)
  • “Non-Judicial Estate Settlement,” 45 U. Mich. J. L. Reform 965 (2012)
  • “The Dynasty Trust in Ohio: A Short Rigid, or Uncertain Reign,” 43 U. Toledo L. Rev. 53 (2011)
  • “Providing Aid to Victims of Tragedy Through Selection of an Imperfect Solution or Anticipatory Creation of a Community Relief Fund,” 45 Real Prop. Tr. & Est. L. J. 53 (2011)
  • “Reconfiguring Estate Settlement,” 94 Minn. L. Rev. 42 (2009)
  • Coauthor, Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, ICLE, 3d ed 2006
  • “A Primer on the Deduction, Valuation, and Substantiation of Charitable Contributions,” 5 Est. Plan. & Comm. L. J. 371 (2013)
  • “Non-Judicial Estate Settlement,” 45 U. Mich. J. L. Reform 965 (2012)
  • “The Dynasty Trust in Ohio: A Short Rigid, or Uncertain Reign,” 43 U. Toledo L. Rev. 53 (2011)
  • “Providing Aid to Victims of Tragedy Through Selection of an Imperfect Solution or Anticipatory Creation of a Community Relief Fund,” 45 Real Prop. Tr. & Est. L. J. 53 (2011)
  • “Reconfiguring Estate Settlement,” 94 Minn. L. Rev. 42 (2009)
  • Coauthor, Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, ICLE, 3d ed 2006
  • “The Joint Trust for an Uncertain Planning Environment,” 16 P.L.J. Ohio 182 (2006)
  • “Consequences of Federal Estate Tax Changes,” 2006 The Writ 36 (Fall)
  • “The Joint Trust:  Estate Planning in a New Environment,” 39 Real Prop. Prob. & Tr. J. 275 (2004)
  • Reporter’s Commentary to Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code, The Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2001-09; new ed. 2010; rev. eds. 2011 through Present
  • “Preserving the Family Vacation Home for Future Generations,” 21 Mich. Prob & Est Plan J. 8 (2002)
  • “Principles of Probate Reform in Michigan,” 12 Probate Law Journal Ohio 87 (2002)
  • “A Preface to the Prudent Investor Rule,” 132 Trusts & Estates 42 (1993)
  • Estate Planning Forms, Michigan National Bank, 1991
  • “Estate Planning for the Client or Beneficiary with Significant Liability Exposure,” 10 Mich. Prob. & Est. J. 3 (1990)
  • “The New Significance of Excess Fiduciary Deductions,” 6 Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute 767 (1981)
  • “Justice and Efficiency Under a Model of Estate Settlement,” 66 Va. L. Rev. (1980)
  • “Perspectives on Federal Disclaimer Legislation,” 46 U. Chi. L. Rev. 316 (1979)
  • “The Draftsman Views Wills for a Young Family,” 54 N.C. L. Rev. 277 (1976)
  • “Professional Responsibility and Probate Practices,” 1975 Wis. L. Rev. 911
  • “Self Employed Retirement Plan: A Useful Tax Planning Tool for the Professional,” 8 Taxation for Accountants 220 (April 1972)

Coauthor:

  • Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, ICLE, 2001, with annual updates
  • Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, ICLE, 2001, with annual updates
  • Michigan Will Drafting, ICLE, 1988
  • “The New Phenomenon: Settlor as Trustee of a Funded Living Trust,” 110 Trusts & Estates 164, 354 & 458 (March, May and June, 1971)
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John H.
Martin

  • Of Counsel
Muskegon

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John Martin practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable organizations, federal income and estate and gift taxation.

  • “A Primer on the Deduction, Valuation, and Substantiation of Charitable Contributions,” 5 Est. Plan. & Comm. L. J. 371 (2013)
  • “Non-Judicial Estate Settlement,” 45 U. Mich. J. L. Reform 965 (2012)
  • “The Dynasty Trust in Ohio: A Short Rigid, or Uncertain Reign,” 43 U. Toledo L. Rev. 53 (2011)
  • “Providing Aid to Victims of Tragedy Through Selection of an Imperfect Solution or Anticipatory Creation of a Community Relief Fund,” 45 Real Prop. Tr. & Est. L. J. 53 (2011)
  • “Reconfiguring Estate Settlement,” 94 Minn. L. Rev. 42 (2009)
  • Coauthor, Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, ICLE, 3d ed 2006
  • “A Primer on the Deduction, Valuation, and Substantiation of Charitable Contributions,” 5 Est. Plan. & Comm. L. J. 371 (2013)
  • “Non-Judicial Estate Settlement,” 45 U. Mich. J. L. Reform 965 (2012)
  • “The Dynasty Trust in Ohio: A Short Rigid, or Uncertain Reign,” 43 U. Toledo L. Rev. 53 (2011)
  • “Providing Aid to Victims of Tragedy Through Selection of an Imperfect Solution or Anticipatory Creation of a Community Relief Fund,” 45 Real Prop. Tr. & Est. L. J. 53 (2011)
  • “Reconfiguring Estate Settlement,” 94 Minn. L. Rev. 42 (2009)
  • Coauthor, Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, ICLE, 3d ed 2006
  • “The Joint Trust for an Uncertain Planning Environment,” 16 P.L.J. Ohio 182 (2006)
  • “Consequences of Federal Estate Tax Changes,” 2006 The Writ 36 (Fall)
  • “The Joint Trust:  Estate Planning in a New Environment,” 39 Real Prop. Prob. & Tr. J. 275 (2004)
  • Reporter’s Commentary to Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code, The Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2001-09; new ed. 2010; rev. eds. 2011 through Present
  • “Preserving the Family Vacation Home for Future Generations,” 21 Mich. Prob & Est Plan J. 8 (2002)
  • “Principles of Probate Reform in Michigan,” 12 Probate Law Journal Ohio 87 (2002)
  • “A Preface to the Prudent Investor Rule,” 132 Trusts & Estates 42 (1993)
  • Estate Planning Forms, Michigan National Bank, 1991
  • “Estate Planning for the Client or Beneficiary with Significant Liability Exposure,” 10 Mich. Prob. & Est. J. 3 (1990)
  • “The New Significance of Excess Fiduciary Deductions,” 6 Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute 767 (1981)
  • “Justice and Efficiency Under a Model of Estate Settlement,” 66 Va. L. Rev. (1980)
  • “Perspectives on Federal Disclaimer Legislation,” 46 U. Chi. L. Rev. 316 (1979)
  • “The Draftsman Views Wills for a Young Family,” 54 N.C. L. Rev. 277 (1976)
  • “Professional Responsibility and Probate Practices,” 1975 Wis. L. Rev. 911
  • “Self Employed Retirement Plan: A Useful Tax Planning Tool for the Professional,” 8 Taxation for Accountants 220 (April 1972)

Coauthor:

  • Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, ICLE, 2001, with annual updates
  • Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, ICLE, 2001, with annual updates
  • Michigan Will Drafting, ICLE, 1988
  • “The New Phenomenon: Settlor as Trustee of a Funded Living Trust,” 110 Trusts & Estates 164, 354 & 458 (March, May and June, 1971)