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Ryan and Melinda Deel are experienced probate and family law attorneys. They have each practiced law for 25 years. Melinda is the past president of the Oakland County Bar Association. She is an author in the Institute of Continuing Legal Education's book, Michigan Family Law. She is also a Rochester Hills Public Library Trustee. Ryan has experience on both sides of the bench. For 18 years he served as the judicial staff attorney for Chief Judge Linda S. Hallmark of the Oakland County Probate Court and Oakland County Circuit Court, Family Division. He is also the City Council President for the City of Rochester Hills.
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Background This case centers on a guardianship dispute involving CY, a 93-year-old woman suffering from dementia and cognitive decline. Following the death of her husband in late 2022, CY’s three
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In Michigan, juveniles can be tried as adults under certain circumstances. Their case can be waived to the circuit court or they can be tried in the family division. When they are tried in the family...
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When people set up a trust to manage and distribute their property after death, they usually hope it will make things simpler for their loved ones. But what happens when the trust is confusing, contr...
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On February 28, 2025, Ryan and Melinda Deel had a wonderful time being informed and entertained at this year’s Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Outlook Breakfast. It’s a privilege tha
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In February 2025, the Deels coordinated a field trip with the Rochester Hills Government Youth Council to learn more about how state government works. They met with State Senator Michael Webber and J...
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