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Joseph S Gray Petitioner V Township Of Antwerp Respondent · 26-003775-TT

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RECEIVED
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 STATE OF MICHIGAN MAE | AV AN
ORETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
 LANSING DIRECTOR

 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
 DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION

 Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or
 other exemption disputes.

 Pursuant to Tax Tribunat Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal {i.e., Board of
 Review Decision or other notice} with this petition. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

 Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
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 Section 3: Subject Property Information:
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 STATE OF MICHIGAN
 GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR

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8/4/26, 10:23 PM Gmail - Veteran exemption ownership

 Lo Gmail Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com>

 Veteran exemption ownership
 1 message

 Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com> Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 10:21 PM
 To: Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com>

 Statement for Michigan Tax Tribunal: Veteran Entitlement Exemption Status
 I. Petitioner and Property Identification §0- 44-250 ~ 043-60
 Petitioner / Property Owner: Joseph Scott Gray
 Veteran Status: 100% Permanent and Total Disabled American Veteran
 Subject Property: 213 East 2nd Street
 Governing Instrument: BTR Trust
 Parties on the Deed: Paula Ruth Gray and Megan Ann Bierlein (based upon equitable standing as beneficiaries)
 Title Holders: Midland Mortgage, Joseph Scott Gray, and Paula Gray
 II. Statement of Ownership, Residency, and Exemption Status
 Equitable and Financial Ownership:
 1, Joseph Scott Gray, a 100% permanent and total disabled American veteran, maintain continuous financial and equitable
 interest in the subject property located at 213 East 2nd Street. The title is held by Midland Mortgage, Joseph Scott Gray,
 and Paula Gray. All property financial maintenance, including insurance and property taxes, is paid directly from the
 mortgage instrument as an integrated part of the mortgage obligation.
 Trust Structure and Beneficiary Designation:
 The property asset was conveyed into the BTR Trust for estate planning and preservation. Within this trust structure, my
 spouse (Paula Ruth Gray) and my daughter (Megan Ann Bierlein) are designated beneficiaries holding equitable and
 beneficial interests, with their inclusion on the deed established based upon this equitable standing as beneficiaries, while
 | retain full power of revocation, control, and possessory rights as the Trustor.
 Residency and Homestead Standing:
 | fully reside and live at the home as my primary residence, which is explicitly identified on my Michigan ID. This property
 has been my established homestead since 2006, and | have maintained continuous equitable standing since 2004 as a
 100% permanent and total disabled veteran.
 Statutory Exemption and Unlawful Severance:
 Under state and federal provisions established in 2005, qualified disabled veterans are permanently exempt from the
 requirement to resubmit proof of exemption year after year. The township has unlawfully severed my entitlement to these
 benefits under the false and erroneous claim that | do not own the property, disregarding my continuous ownership,
 mortgage obligation, trust structure, and permanent exemption status.
 lll, Execution and Attestation
 Date: February 27, 2026
 Joseph Scott Gray, Petitioner ~
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8/4/26, 10:24 PM Gmail - denial of veteran exemption

 Ly Gmail Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com>

 denial of veteran exemption
 2 messages

 Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
 To: "benapgllc@gmail.com" <benapglic@gmail.com>

 requesting copy of denial letter

 benjamin brousseau <ben.apgllc@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 8:03 AM
 To: Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com>

 Attached is my denial for 2025 and the July Boards denial for 2025.

 Thank You,

 Ben Brousseau

 269-655-1144

 Ben.apgllc@gmail.com

 Information such as record cards, tax information, zoning contacts, mailing information and access to may items can be
 found on our website.
 Links to information can be found on our website at:
 https://apginc.us/information-links/

 On Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM Joe <btrtrust669@gmail.com> wrote:
 requesting copy of denial letter

 2 attachments

 +7 2026 JULY BOARD DECISION.pdf
 — 129K
 57 2026 DENIAL.pdf
 1344K

Michigan Department of Treasu
 6055 (11-23) i

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption

 issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893.

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the properly identified below has
been denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the
appeal procedures specified below.

Type of print in blue or black ink.

 Part 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each properly number.

 1. Property tax identification number 2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City)
 80-45-250-093-50 - ANTWERP TOWNSHIP
 3. County . .
 ® Towmshi 4 0 Ci ow VAN BUREN

 4. Streat Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) City State Zip
 213 E SECOND 8T LAWTON Mit 49065

 5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last)
 GRAY JOSEPH

 6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 7. Owner's Emalt Address .
 269-348-3444 birtrust669@gmail.com

 8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address City State Zip

 9. Your exemplion was denied/adjusted for the following reason:

 a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled
 veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption.

 b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead.

 ¢. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner.

 d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner.
 e. Other APPLICANT DOES NOT OWN THE HOME. HOBO

 10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year (s):

 2026

 PART 2: CERTIFICATION

 11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type)
 BEN BROUSSEAU
 12, Signature of Locat Assessor 13. Date
 7/10/26

2026 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW
 Change Notice

 Jul 21, 2026

 GRAY JOE

 213 E SECOND ST

 LAWTON MI 49065

 Re: July Board of Review Change Notice
 80-45-250-093-50 213 E SECOND ST
 Dear Property Owner:
 On Jul 21,2026 , the July Board of Review made the following correction to the assessed, capped and
 taxable values or to the Principal Residence Exemption for the above referenced parcel. For the current tax
 year corrected bills will be issued by the Local Treasurer. For prior years those changes are issued by the
 County Treasurer. This information has been sent to them for processing. Please contact them directly for
 billing/refund status.

 Original Corrected

 Year Assessed Capped Taxable Year Assessed Capped Taxable

2025 113,500 76,248 76,248 2025 113,500 76,248 76,248

Principal Residence Exemption: 100.0000 Principal Residence Exemption: 100.0000
Reason:

 2025 VETERAN EXEMPTION DENIED; PROPERTY NOT LEGALLY OWNED BY APPLICANT.

 The action of the July Board of Review may be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days after
 the final decision, ruling or determination. To appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, file a petition with the
 MTT that can be obtained from their website:
 http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib

 If you have any questions regarding the above changes, please do not hesitate to contact us at

 Sincerely

 ANTWERP TOWNSHIP

2026 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW
 Change Notice

 Jul 21, 2026
 oe GRAY
 BIERLEIN MEGAN ANN

 213 E SECOMD ST

 LAWTON MI 49065

 Re: July Board of Review Change Notice
 80-45-250-093-50 213 E SECOND ST

 Dear Property Owner:
 On Jui 21,2026 , the July Board of Review made the following correction to the assessed, capped and
 taxable values or to the Principal Residence Exemption for the above referenced parcel. For the current
 year corrected bills will be issued by the Local Treasurer. For prior years those changes are issued by th
 County Treasurer. This information has been sent to them for processing. Please contact them directly fi
 billing/refund status.

 Original Corrected
 Year Assessed Capped Taxable Year Assessed Capped Taxable
2025 113,500 76,248 76,248 2025 113,500 76,248 76,248
Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000
Reason:

 The action of the July Board of Review may be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days aff
 the final decision, ruling or determination. To appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, file a petition with tl
 MTT that can be obtained from their website:

 http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib |
 H you have any questions regarding the above changes, please do not hesitate to contact us at (269) 655-

 Sincerely

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