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John H.
Martin

  • Of Counsel
jmartin@wnj.com
Muskegon
T 231.727.2631
F 231.728.7731

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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.

practices

    • “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
    jmartin@wnj.com
    Muskegon
    T 231.727.2631
    F 231.728.7731

    My admin

    Biography|
    Credentials

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

    practices

      • “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)