Welcome to RichardZ.com. I’m a Michigan attorney practicing business law and estate planning in the Detroit Metro and Ann Arbor area communities. I’m also a dedicated husband and proud father of two boys who enjoys spending time with his family and friends.« more »Richard ZmijewskiTumblr (3.0; @zmijewski)http://richardz.com/2010 Tax Relief / Job Creation Act: Changes to Federal Tax Law Affecting Estate PlanningThe &#8220;Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act&#8221; signed...http://richardz.com/post/2423899521http://richardz.com/post/2423899521Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:54:00 -0500taxesTRA 2010Federal Estate TaxFederal Gift TaxMichigan Estate PlanningDavid John was born on June 17, 2010 @ 10:54 PM, weighing 9 lbs...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4dbgqTigO1qaxm1ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>David John was born on June 17, 2010 @ 10:54 PM, weighing 9 lbs 1 oz, at a length of 22 1/2”.</p>http://richardz.com/post/721960357http://richardz.com/post/721960357Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:12:26 -0400familyThe (Slow) Adoption of Electronic SignaturesI recently came across an article on the Lawyerist discussing Adobe&#8217;s online application...http://richardz.com/post/653433696http://richardz.com/post/653433696Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:00:00 -0400electronic signatures,paperless officeMichigan UETASmall Nonprofit Organizations May Lose Their Tax Exempt Status<a href="http://www.berrymoorman.com/publications/2010/small-nonprofit-organizations-epostcard-990n.php">Small Nonprofit Organizations May Lose Their Tax Exempt Status</a>http://richardz.com/post/561460883http://richardz.com/post/561460883Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:25:58 -0400articlesnonprofit lawTwitter and LinkedIn for BlackberryThis is the week for new Blackberry applications. Twitter released its own software for Blackberry...http://richardz.com/post/516049016http://richardz.com/post/516049016Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:01:00 -0400blackberrylinkedinsocialnetworkingtwittertumblrEnd to a dayEnd to a day: Great food. Great drinks. Great company.  And that’s how you should end your...http://richardz.com/post/473996548http://richardz.com/post/473996548Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:54:21 -0400abatechsabatecABA Techshow - Day 1I&#8217;m in Chicago for the next three days for the ABA Techshow (nerd-fest for lawyers).  Looking...http://richardz.com/post/472419934http://richardz.com/post/472419934Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:34:00 -0400abatechshowabatechshow2010Unfair, Unwieldy, Unwise, Unethical, and Unconstitutional - SBM BlogUnfair, Unwieldy, Unwise, Unethical, and Unconstitutional - SBM Blog: The proposed tax on legal...http://richardz.com/post/384234854http://richardz.com/post/384234854Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:32:24 -0500Riddle Doesn't TestifyRiddle Doesn't Testify: You have to appreciate the irony in a man refusing to testify and speak out...http://richardz.com/post/372212715http://richardz.com/post/372212715Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:47:00 -0500ironyAnother Attorney Leaves the Law to Drive a Cupcake TruckAnother Attorney Leaves the Law to Drive a Cupcake Truck: Not much to the story but the headline is...http://richardz.com/post/367329134http://richardz.com/post/367329134Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:42:00 -0500Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day CompetitionPunxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day Competition: There’s only one. And that’s Punxsutawney...http://richardz.com/post/366879948http://richardz.com/post/366879948Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:50:55 -0500Dreaming of a Detroit Metro Commuter RailWhen I moved to Southeast Michigan five years ago one of the first things I noticed was the lack of...http://richardz.com/post/365090460http://richardz.com/post/365090460Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:28:00 -0500Detroit MetroCommutingAboutAbout Richard Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, I now live in Southeast Michigan with my wife and...http://richardz.com/post/360642686http://richardz.com/post/360642686Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:15:00 -0500richardz.com