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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Medication Errors and Nursing Homes: How to Protect Your Loved OnesDue to advances in health and medicine, many people are living well into their senior years. For some, reaching older age will come with more medical issues than they can manage independently. Nursing homes are frequently used to meet the needs of this population. These facilities are responsible for watching over their residents and ensuring... Read More »
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Estate Planning and DIY ProductsThe average consumer has many options when it comes to managing their day-to-day affairs. Today’s market seems to be flooded with do-it-yourself products aimed at that very thing. Estate planning is one area where there are products directed at consumers who want to prepare their estate plan (Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, Medical Directives) without... Read More »
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NPR’s Al Vuona Interviews Certified Elder Law Attorney Glenn Matecun on “The Public Eye”NPR host Al Vuona took some time to interview Certified Elder Law Attorney Glenn Matecun to discuss the pressing topic of elder abuse. You can listen to Glenn’s interview on NPR’s “The Public Eye”, airing Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 10:30 p.m. Here is the link to “listen live online” (top right corner of the... Read More »
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Stay Active During Your Golden Years3 Part-Time Jobs for Retirees Whether you want to generate some extra income during your retirement or just keep yourself busy, getting a part-time job can be a great way to spend your golden years. But why settle for just any opportunity when you could stay mentally and physically active and give back to the... Read More »
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Filmmaker Shares “The Upside of Seventy”In a recently published article, “The Upside of Seventy,” documentary film director Bob Belinoff shares his joy at pursuing his artistic passion later in life. His age is an not only an asset to his creativity, but a major inspiration for it. He has gained skills throughout his years and it is precisely now, in... Read More »
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Imagining Your Own Retirement UtopiaJoseph Coughlin, director of MIT Agelab, a “multidisciplinary research program that works with business, government, and NGOs to improve the quality of life of older people and those who care for them,” has created an imaginative, interactive map of his vision for the future of retirement living. With spaces for “drone delivery,” intergenerational learning centers, and... Read More »
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The Powers and Duties of a GuardianWhen a loved one has come to a place in life where it is difficult for them to care for themselves and meet their daily living needs, family members or another entity may need to seek the appointment of a guardian. Once the decision to seek guardianship is made, the person seeking guardianship will have... Read More »
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Care Giving and DementiaWhen someone you care about is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the matter of their care today and in the future becomes a central priority. Depending on their level of need, your loved one may be able to remain in their home. Under other circumstances, the person may require care in a... Read More »
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The Michigan Personal Residence Property ExemptionIn Michigan, as in many other states, municipal, school, and city funding is financed partially through property taxes. In addition to a monthly mortgage, the average homeowner can expect to pay some amount in taxes on their property in order to provide support for these entities. Fortunately, homeowners have the option of claiming a personal... Read More »
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Estate Planning with DementiaCaring for an aging loved one can be challenging under any circumstances. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, families are presented with a multitude of concerns about planning for their future. While it is difficult to broach these subjects, it is critical that the family plan for their... Read More »
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Conservatorship: What it is and How it WorksWhen a loved one is reaching a point where they are no longer able to manage their financial affairs is can be difficult convincing them to allow someone else to fulfill this role for them. It may be that the family will try to avoid doing anything in the hopes that their loved one can... Read More »
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Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)Seniors are often faced with an overwhelming amount of information when it comes to their healthcare benefit options. With all of these choices, it is easy for people to get confused and to miss out on many valuable benefits and services. In Michigan, the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) serves as an important resource which... Read More »