Maxwell A. And Aubrey L. Chartier Petitioner Vs. Township Of Wheatfield Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MAXWELL A. AND AUBREY L. CHARTIER, 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No. 26-002309 

vs 

WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

Daniel G. Benson (P86017) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

2145 University Park Drive, Suite 480 

Okemos, MI 48864 

(517) 908-3203 

Thomas M. Hitch (P 25558) 

McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON, 

ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C. 

Attorneys for Respondent 

3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600 

Lansing, MI 48911 

(517) 351-0280 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michele L. Dell, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on October 21st, 2026, she 

served a copy of Respondent's Answer to Petition and Affirmative Defenses upon: 

Daniel G. Benson 

Attorney for Petitioner 

2145 University Park Drive, Suite 480 

Okemos, MI 48864

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Wheatfield Township Assessor 

985 Holt Road 

Williamston, MI 48895 

Wheatfield Township Clerk 

985 Holt Road 

Williamston, MI 48895 

Ingham County Clerk 

P.O. Box 179 

Mason, MI 48854 

Ingham County Equalization Director 

2nd Floor Courthouse 

PO Box 319 

Mason, MI 48854 

Secretary 

Williamston Board of Education 

418 Highland Street 

Williamston, MI 48895 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

by placing same in a receptacle of the United States Mail with first-class postage firmly affixed 

| 

of 

LL Qty 

Michele L. Dell

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-002309

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: Proof

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MAXWELL A. AND AUBREY L. CHARTIER, 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket No. 26-002309 

vs 

WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

Daniel G. Benson (P86017) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

2145 University Park Drive, Suite 480 

Okemos, MI 48864 

(517) 908-3203 

Thomas M. Hitch (P 25558) 

McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON, 

ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C. 

Attorneys for Respondent 

3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600 

Lansing, MI 48911 

(517) 351-0280 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michele L. Dell, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on October 21st, 2026, she 

served a copy of Respondent's Answer to Petition and Affirmative Defenses upon: 

Daniel G. Benson 

Attorney for Petitioner 

2145 University Park Drive, Suite 480 

Okemos, MI 48864

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Wheatfield Township Assessor 

985 Holt Road 

Williamston, MI 48895 

Wheatfield Township Clerk 

985 Holt Road 

Williamston, MI 48895 

Ingham County Clerk 

P.O. Box 179 

Mason, MI 48854 

Ingham County Equalization Director 

2nd Floor Courthouse 

PO Box 319 

Mason, MI 48854 

Secretary 

Williamston Board of Education 

418 Highland Street 

Williamston, MI 48895 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

by placing same in a receptacle of the United States Mail with first-class postage firmly affixed 

| 

of 

LL Qty 

Michele L. Dell

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-002309

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: Proof

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

______________________________________

MAXWELL A. AND AUBREY L. CHARTIER,

Petitioner,

MTT Docket No. 26-002309

vs

WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent.

______________________________________

Daniel G. Benson (P86017)

Attorney for Petitioner

2145 University Park Drive, Suite 480

Okemos, MI 48864

(517) 908-3203

Thomas M. Hitch (P 25558)

McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON, 

ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C.

Attorneys for Respondent

3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600

Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 351-0280

______________________________________

ANSWER TO PETITION AND

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

NOW COMES the Respondent, Wheatfield Township, by and through its Township

Attorney, Thomas M. Hitch of McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON, ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C.,

and in response to the Petition filed by Maxwell A. And Aubrey L. Chartier states as follows:

1.

Admitted.

2.

Admitted.

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3.

Not applicable.

4.

That the allegations contained in paragraph 4 are neither admitted nor denied for

the reason that Respondent lacks sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth thereof,

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.

5.

Not applicable.

6.

Admitted.

7.

Admitted.

8.

Not applicable.

9.

Not applicable.

10.

Admitted.

11.

Admitted.

12.

Admitted.

13.

That the allegations contained in paragraph 13 are neither admitted nor denied for

the reason that Respondent lacks sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth thereof,

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs.

14.

Admitted.

15.

Not applicable.

16.

Admitted.

17.

That the allegations contained in paragraph 17 are denied for the reason that they

are untrue. By way of further answer, Respondent asserts that it has performed the assessing

function in a regular and proper manner and has properly determined that the true cash value of

the parcel is $1,500,200, the assessed value is $750,100, and the taxable value is $750,100

18.

That the allegations contained in paragraph 18 are neither admitted nor denied for

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the reason that Respondent lacks sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth thereof, 

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

19. 

That the allegations contained in paragraph 19 are denied for the reason that they 

arc untrue. By way of further answer, Respondent asserts that it has performed the assessing 

function in a regular and proper manner and has properly determined that the true cash value of 

the parcel is $1,500,200, the assessed value is $750,100, and the taxable value is $750.100. 

20. 

That the allegations contained in paragraph 20 are neither admitted nor denied for 

the reason that Respondent lacks sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth thereof, 

and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests that this Tribunal enter a judgment of 

no cause of action in favor of the Respondent and against the Petitioner, and award the 

Respondent its costs. 

MCcGINTY, HITCH, PERSON, 

ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C. 

Attorneys for Respondent 

Dated: 

Lo21/20 26 

Tone tt. LL 

l4 

Thomas M. Hitch (P 25558) 

3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600 

Lansing, MI 48911 

(517) 351-0280

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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

NOW COMES the Respondent, and asserts the following affirmative defenses: 

1. 

That Petitioner has failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 

2. 

That Respondent reserves the right to file such further affirmative defenses as 

disclosed by discovery. 

McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON, 

ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C. 

Attorneys for Respondent 

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Thomas M. Hitch (P 25558) 

3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600 

Lansing, M1 48911 

(517) 351-0280

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002309

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township Of Wheatfield (INGHAM)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Thomas

M.I.

M.

Last Name

Hitch

Firm Name (if any)

McGinty, Hitch, Person, Anderson & Revore, P.C.

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600

City or Town

Lansing

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48911

Telephone Number

517-351-0280

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

tomhitch@mcgintylaw.com

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Thomas M. Hitch

/s/

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RECEIVED 

OCT 0-8 2026 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |, BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

MAXWELL A. AND AUBREY L. CHARTIER 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

\ 

MTT Docket No. 26-002309 

WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To be filed affer the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* 

Lisa Orban 

states that on 

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he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition} 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the following entities] 

1. Assessor (via certified mail): 

AMheatfield-Township-Asse 

2. 

City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

Nheatfisld-Townshio 

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3. 

County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

Ingham County Equalization Director, PO Box 319, Mason, MI 48854-0319 

4. 

County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

Ingham County Clerk, 341 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI 48854 

5. 

Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 

Williamston 

Commun 

hools. 

Board of 

Education, Attn: 

Secretary, 

418 Highland 

Nilliamston, 

M| 488 

6. 

State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Maxwell A. and Aubrey L. Chartier, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-002309

, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 2, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Maxwell A. Chartier and Aubrey L. Chartier 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

\') 

MTT Docket No. 

Wheatfield Township (Ingham County, Mt) 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

Property Parcel No: 33-07-07-23-200-026 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition 

Form addressing all other parcels atissue.) 

The property identified above is 

X 

real ___ personal. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? N/AYes N/A No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- 

contiguous parcel.) 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? X__Yes ___ No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

The property identified above is classified as Residential 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made 

to Respondent's X 

March 

July 

December Board of Review. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Mi 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

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MTT Docket No. 

Page 2 of 4 

8. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the 

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the 

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

The property or properties at issue are located in Ingham 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

1785 N Williamston Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): Wheatfield Township 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

1785 N Williamston Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___ No 

X 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026

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MTT Docket No. 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunals authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,500,200 

750,100 

750,100 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,200,000 

600,000 

600,000 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

300,200 

150,100 

150,100 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

Petitioner

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MTT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Individual 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Maxwell A. and Aubrey L.

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Chartier

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1785 N. Williamston Rd.

City or Town

Williamston

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48895

Telephone Number

517-908-3203

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

daniel@michigantrustandestate.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Daniel

M.I.

G.

Last Name

Benson

Firm Name (if any)

Michigan Trust & Estate Planning PLLC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

2145 University Park Dr., Suite 380

City or Town

Okemos

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48864

Telephone Number

517-908-3203

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

daniel@michigantrustandestate.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

1785 N. Williamston Rd.

Williamston

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48895

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Wheatfield (INGHAM) 

County

Ingham

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

33-07-07-23-200-026

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

750100

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

750100

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1200000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

600000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

600000

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Daniel G. Benson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26061389286718

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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APPRAISAL REPORT

OF

PREPARED FOR

AS OF

PREPARED BY

1785 N Williamston Rd

Williamston, MI 48895-9697

No AMC

Cornerstone First Mortgage LLC/VA

2655 Camino Del Rio N STE 100

San Diego, CA 92108-1633

07/02/2025

Robert R. Davis, SRA 517 351-0015

10575 Hart Hwy

Dimondale, MI 48821-9585

 LAPP 29-29-6-0915724

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UAD Version 9/2011 Produced by ClickFORMS Software 800-622-8727

File No.

Uniform Residential Appraisal Report

The purpose of this appraisal report is to provide the lender/client with an accurate, and adequately supported, opinion of the market value of the subject property.

Property Address

City

State

Zip Code

Borrower

Owner of Public Record

County

Legal Description

Assessor's Parcel #

Tax Year

R.E. Taxes $

Neighborhood Name

Map Reference

Census Tract

Occupant

 

Owner

 

Tenant

 

Vacant Special Assessments $

 

PUD

HOA $

per year

per month

Property Rights Appraised

 

Fee Simple

 

Leasehold

Other (describe)

Assignment Type

Purchase Transaction

Refinance Transaction

Other (describe)

Lender/Client

Address

Is the subject property currently offered for sale or has it been offered for sale in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this appraisal?

Yes

No

Report data source(s) used, offerings price(s), and date(s).

SUBJECT

I

did

did not analyze the contract for sale for the subject purchase transaction. Explain the results of the analysis of the contract for sale or why the analysis was not

performed.

Contract Price $

Date of Contract

Is the property seller the owner of public record?

Yes

No Data Source(s)

Is there any financial assistance (loan charges, sale concessions, gift or down payment assistance, etc.) to be paid by any party on behalf of the borrower?

Yes

No

If Yes, report the total dollar amount and describe the items to be paid.

CONTRACT

Note: Race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors.

Neighborhood Characteristics

One-Unit Housing Trends

One-Unit Housing

Present Land Use %

Location

Urban

Suburban

Rural

Property Values

Increasing

Stable

Declining

PRICE

AGE

One-Unit

%

Built-Up

Over 75%

25-75%

Under 25% Demand/Supply

Shortage

In Balance

Over Supply

$ (000)

(yrs)

2-4 Unit

%

Growth

Rapid

Stable

Slow

Marketing Time

Under 3 mths

3-6 mths

Over 6 mths

Low

Multi-Family

%

Neighborhood Boundaries

High

Commercial

%

Pred.

Other

%

Neighborhood Description

Market Conditions (including support for the above conclusions)

NEIGHBORHOOD

Dimensions

Area

Shape

View

Specific Zoning Classification

Zoning Description

Zoning Compliance

Legal

 

Legal Nonconforming (Grandfathered Use)

No Zoning

 

Illegal (describe)

Is the highest and best use of subject property as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use?

Yes

 

No If No, describe.

Utilities Public Other (describe)

Public Other (describe)

Off-site Improvements--Type

Public

Private

Electricity

Water

 

Street

Gas

Sanitary Sewer

 

Alley

FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area

Yes

No FEMA Flood Zone

FEMA Map #

FEMA Map Date

Are the utilities and/or off-site improvements typical for the market area?

Yes

 

No If No, describe.

Are there any adverse site conditions or external factors (easements, encroachments, environmental conditions, land uses, etc.)?

Yes

 

No If Yes, describe.

SITE

General Description

Foundation

Exterior Description

materials/condition Interior

materials/condition

Units

 

One

 

One with Accessory Unit

 

Concrete Slab

 

Crawl Space

Foundation Walls

Floors

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Full Basement

 

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Maxwell A. Chartier and Aubrey L. Chartier 

V. 

Wheatfield Township (Ingham County, Ml) 

Attachments to Petition 

Exhibit A 

2026 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, 

and Property Classification

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Michigan Lepartment of Treasury 

10 

es. 1025 

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24¢ and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM: 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP 

PARCEL CODE NUMBER: 33-07-07-23-200-026 

985 E HOLT RD 

WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1785 N WILLIAMSTON RD 

To 

ore 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE 

RL 

Te RT 

TH TRE RTH HRT RR BIER 

EXEMPTIONS 

0027003*00275***SCH 5-DIGIT 

% Exempt As “Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

~~ 100.00% 

CHARTIER MAXWELL A & AUBREY L 

P 

P 

: 

Eh DN WILLIAMOTON 

RD 697 

% Exempt As “Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

0.00% 

) 

% Exempt 

As “MBT Industrial Personal”: 

0.00% 

% Exempt As “MBT Commercial Personal:” 

0.00%, 

Exempt As “Disabled Veteran 

or Surviving Spouse”: 

0 Yes Xx] No 

Exempt 

As “Qualified Forest Property”: O Yes x] No 

Exempt. As “Development Property”: 

[Tes 

X| No 

Legal Description: BEG AT PT ON E SEC LN 1911.03 FT S01D 55'E FROM NE COR OF SEC 23 -S01D 55'E ALNG E SEC LN 225 FT -S8D 52" 32"W-65 FT -NO1D 55'W 25 FT - 

S89D 52'32'W1440.18 FT -S01D 49' 05°F 524.73 FT TO EW 1/4 LN -S89D 51' 26"W 1139 FT ALNG EW 1/4 LN TO CEN OF SEC 23 -NO1D 58"02"W 1041.99 FT ALNGNS 1/4 LN 

ITO PT 1600.FT S01D 58 02"E FROM N 1/4 COR OF SEC 23 -E PLL WITH N SEC LN 1141.79 FT -S01D 49' 05"E 314.34 FT -N89D 52" 32"E 1504.83 FT TO POB ON NE 1/4 OF 

SEC 23, T3N RTE 34.17 

AML 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED As: 401 RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 401 RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED 

2056 yon puso ps oes seldecrease your tax ill for the 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

TENTATIVE FMOONT 

ERIOR YEAR TS 

YEAR: 2025 

YEAR: 2026 

CURRENT YEAR 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

487,376 

750,100 

262,724 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

726,500 

750,100 

23,600 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 

nn 

Se 

4, STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

726,500 

| 

750,100 

| 

23,600 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN 2025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? 

x] Yes 

Cl No 

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON:Market Adjustment 

The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027 

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may 

be directed 

to the following: 

Name 

Telephone Number 

Email Address 

JOHN CUNNINGHAM 

(517) 655-4161 

JOHNFCUNNING@GMAIL.COM 

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: 

THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL HEAR APPEALS AT WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP HALL 985 E HOLT, WILLIAMSTON, MI 

MARCH 10, 2026 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM, 

MARCH 12, 2026 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM.

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Guidance regarding Form 1019, 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

Not less than 14 days before the first meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the 

property owner. 

Property taxes are calculated based on the Taxable Value (Line 1). State Equalized Value is the Assessed Value multiplied 

by the Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value. 

The Taxable Value number entered in the “Change from Prior Year to Current Year” Column, does not indicate a change in 

your taxes. The change in your tax bill is estimated above Line 1. 

State Equalized Value is the Assessed Value multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must 

approximate 50% of market value. 

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value will be the same as 

your 2026 State Equalized Value. 

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value is calculated 

by multiplying your 2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-002309

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Petition

Attachment File Name: Ex A-C

Document Type: Attachments to Petition

Attachment File Name: Chartier Appraisal for MTT filing

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Maxwell A. Chartier and Aubrey L. Chartier 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

\') 

MTT Docket No. 

Wheatfield Township (Ingham County, Mt) 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

Property Parcel No: 33-07-07-23-200-026 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition 

Form addressing all other parcels atissue.) 

The property identified above is 

X 

real ___ personal. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? N/AYes N/A No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- 

contiguous parcel.) 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? X__Yes ___ No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

The property identified above is classified as Residential 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made 

to Respondent's X 

March 

July 

December Board of Review. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Mi 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

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8. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the 

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the 

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

The property or properties at issue are located in Ingham 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

1785 N Williamston Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): Wheatfield Township 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

1785 N Williamston Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___ No 

X 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL 

The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026

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15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunals authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,500,200 

750,100 

750,100 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

1,200,000 

600,000 

600,000 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

300,200 

150,100 

150,100 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

Petitioner

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Individual 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Maxwell A. and Aubrey L.

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Chartier

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1785 N. Williamston Rd.

City or Town

Williamston

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48895

Telephone Number

517-908-3203

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

daniel@michigantrustandestate.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Daniel

M.I.

G.

Last Name

Benson

Firm Name (if any)

Michigan Trust & Estate Planning PLLC

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

2145 University Park Dr., Suite 380

City or Town

Okemos

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48864

Telephone Number

517-908-3203

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

daniel@michigantrustandestate.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

1785 N. Williamston Rd.

Williamston

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48895

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Wheatfield (INGHAM) 

County

Ingham

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

33-07-07-23-200-026

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

750100

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

750100

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1200000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

600000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

600000

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Daniel G. Benson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26061389286718

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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