In our regularly updated blog, we discuss a wide range of topics of interest to Michigan seniors and their families. Learn what estate planning documents are essential in case of incapacity due to illness or injury, why you might benefit from creating a trust, how to use Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care needs, and much more. To discuss your specific concerns, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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The Stages of Care and Alzheimer’s DiseaseCaring for yourself or someone you love who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is a painful and difficult process.
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A Medigap Policy Can Help Cover What Medicare Doesn’tThe private insurance market offers Medicare Supplement Insurance or “Medigap” policies to cover what Medicare doesnt.
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Can I Challenge My Father’s Will?Before someone can challenge a will, they have to establish that they are named in the will or would have inherited from the deceased had there not been a will.
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Brighton, Michigan Elder Law AttorneyAs a Michigan Elder Law attorney, I deal with legal and elder care issues that affect seniors and their families.
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Becoming Your Parent’s GuardianGuardianship describes the legal relationship between a court-appointed guardian and a legally incapacitated person.
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Becoming Your Loved One’s CaregiverBeing a caregiver to someone with advanced mental or physical needs can be difficult and stressful.
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Happy Veterans Day 2015!Happy Veterans Day to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made to defend us and our freedom. Today I would like to share one of my favorite military songs because it shows not only the impact of military service on our soldiers, but also... Read More »
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How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Identity TheftIdentity theft happens to millions of people every year, and the elderly are disproportionately affected. It’s important that we be aware of the problem.
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Estate Planning EssentialsEstate plans are an area that many people believe they will have time to develop but often neglect. Some may think they’re too young for this kind of preparation or they may be putting it off because they find the topic difficult to confront. The problem with delaying estate planning is that you run the... Read More »
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Preparations for Adult Children with Mental Health IssuesWhen an adult has a severe mental illness, their parents are often tasked with helping them manage their symptoms. In the case of a debilitating condition, the child may not be able to work or otherwise provide for their own needs. Parents in this circumstance will naturally have concerns about how their child will be... Read More »
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Contesting a TrustFor some, creating a trust is a valuable and important piece of their financial and estate plans. By placing estate assets into a trust, the creator of the trust can be sure that their assets will be able to benefit certain specifically named trust beneficiaries. Ideally, the trust will have been created in a manner... Read More »
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Why Should I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?Everyone wants the best for their elderly loved ones, and the elderly themselves need and deserve high quality legal counsel and guidance. An elder law attorney can handle a variety of legal matters, including issues relating to: health care, long term and end-of-life care planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid planning, nursing home planning, asset... Read More »