Cottage Law Cottage Law is the practice area of Wright Penning & Beamer focused on family cottage sharing and cottage succession planning. Our Suttons Bay office in the historic Depot is known nationally as "The Home of Cottage Law."
"The Home Cottage Law" Wright Penning & Beamer acquired the general law practice of the late Stuart J. Hollander, located in the historic Suttons Bay Train Depot, at the end of 2007.
A centralized office in the Grand Traverse area in Leelanau County enhances our local involvement with our family of clients in northern Michigan - from Clare clear north of the Mackinac Bridge! Living and working in this community lets us know first-hand many day-to-day issues facing their families, property, industries and businesses.
Cottage-Law Practice Areas Areas of our Cottage Law Practice: Cottage Succession Planning, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Real Estate and Property Tax Appeals and Related Matters
Cottage-Law and Cottage News
General Law Practice of Stuart J. Hollander, Attorney Author of "Saving the Family Cottage, A Guide to Succession Planning for Your Cottage, Cabin, Camp or Vacation Home" acquired by Wright Penning & Beamer.
When I walked into the law offices of the late Stu Hollander in the Suttons Bay Depot, "The Home of Cottage Law" I knew immediately it was where I was supposed to be. It felt right, and I knew instantly the importance of continuing and honoring the work that Stuart had always done for the families and the community of Suttons Bay and Leelanau County.
Over the course of many months while working closely with Rose Hollander and Karen Schaub we contacted clients of Stuart Hollander's general law practice. I had the pleasure of talking to and meeting with many during that transition in 2007. One thing is certain, Stuart Hollander was a very loved, and respected, member of the entire Leelanau Peninsula community. It is an honor, and a privilege, to carry Stuart Hollander's legacy forward through our law practice in the Suttons Bay Depot, "The Home of Cottage Law".
Dan A. Penning, Attorney
Wright, Penning & Beamer
The Cottage-Law Firm in the Suttons Bay Depot
"The Home of Cottage Law"
231.271.4500 in Suttons Bay
Client Testimonials
STUART J. HOLLANDER LAW PRACTICE, SUTTONS BAY
ROSE HOLLANDER
"Dan Penning and his law firm, Wright Penning & Beamer purchased my late husband's, Stuart Hollander, law practice in Suttons Bay, Michigan in late 2007. I had worked as a legal assistant for my husband, and am so very pleased that a person with Dan's integrity, intelligence, and kindness is here. Dan comes to the Suttons Bay outpost regularly, and has done work for both former clients of Hollander's and new clients who have found their way to him by reputation. This is a small community, and the word is out that Dan is responsive and effective in his legal work. He has also joined a number of service organizations, contributing to the community he has become a part of. I highly recommend using Dan and his firm."
The late Stuart Hollander wrote the first "attorney authored" book for the vacation home owner. Saving the Family Cottage describes the problems inherent to shared cottage ownership and the concerns of parents who wish to pass it on for the use and enjoyment of future generations.
Nolo Press / Pleasant City Press, LLC - Paperback - July 2007
Protecting the Family Cottage Why should your cottage be in jeopardy and need saving? Cottage Law expert, Dan A. Penning has effecitive strategies to proactively plan how to protect your cottage and secure its future. Why risk an emergency rescue plan when you can plan to avoid the crisis?
The process of creating a succession plan Call Dan Penning of Wright Penning & Beamer today to begin the process of creating your cottage plan. Even a simple plan, which is flexible and can easily be changed and updated, is better than not having a protective cottage succession plan for your heirs. Your family will thank you for having a cottage succession plan in place.
Please call us!
We welcome your phone calls and questions about planning the future of your cottage, property tax "uncapping", property tax appeals and related tax matters.
Dan A. Penning
231.271.4500 Suttons Bay
248.477-6300 Farmington Hills
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