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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Tips to Help You Find a Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer With the Experience to Develop a Tailor-Made Estate Plan for YouSuccessful estate planning starts with hiring an experienced attorney. Our Howell estate planning lawyers share tips and discuss how our firm can assist you.
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7 Myths About Medicaid Planning: What You Need to KnowHoping to be eligible for Medicaid to cover nursing home care? Our Michigan Medicaid planning lawyers discuss common myths that could jeopardize your plans.
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How to Avoid 8 Common Michigan Estate Planning ErrorsDiscover key mistakes you don't want to make when creating your Michigan estate plan. Our Livingston County lawyers explain eight important pitfalls to avoid.
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Michigan Prepaid Funeral Contracts and Medicaid Planning: What You Need to KnowOur experienced Livingston County estate planning lawyers discuss what you need to know about prepaid funeral contracts and Medicaid planning in Michigan.
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What You Need to Know About the Differences Between Supervised and Unsupervised Probate in MichiganWondering about the difference between supervised and unsupervised probate? Our experienced estate lawyers clarify this aspect of the Michigan probate process.
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What Happens to My Loved One's Medical Bills After Death?Planning for your estate can help you ensure that your assets and loved one’s interests are protected in the event of your death.
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Why You Need A Michigan Living TrustLiving Trust Michigan - Attorney Glenn Matecun helps you create a living trust, decide if you really need one, and what kind you need. Free Consultation!
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Why You Need a Michigan Elder Law LawyerThe Michigan elder care lawyer handling Medicaid, Veteran's benefits and nursing home issues in Livingston County, Michigan (Howell, Brighton and surrounding)
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What is a Legacy Trust?As people are preparing their estate plans, it is often the case they want to leave wealth to their loved ones. In some fortunate cases, the person has adequate resources in their estate to set up a trust which will benefit their family for generations to come. For people seeking to keep their assets in... Read More »
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What is a Springing Power of Attorney?Michigan Financial Power of Attorney The phrase "power of attorney" refers to a range of legal documents that give another person the authority to act on your behalf. Depending on how the document is drafted, the power of attorney may take effect right away or at a later date. When a power of attorney is designed to... Read More »
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What is a Trustee Responsible for?When establishing a trust, one of the most crucial choices you’ll face is selecting the trustee. This individual should ideally be someone trusted by the beneficiary and someone the trust creator (grantor) has confidence in. The trustee holds a significant role and... Read More »
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What Should be in Your Will?Deciding to prepare a will is a responsible and prudent thing to do. By setting out where you want your assets to go and how your estate should be distributed you are taking an important step which ensures that your final wishes will be honored. To make sure your will is effective, it is also... Read More »