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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Ridesharing Can Simplify Travel for ElderlyYou are probably familiar with the recent phenomenon of ridesharing, a form of on-demand transportation service similar to a taxi cab. It provides an alternative to public transportation and cabs at times and locations that those services are not accessible or convenient. Ridesharing has gained its popularity through the ease with which almost anyone with a... Read More »
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What Rights Does a Trust Beneficiary Have?Beneficiaries of a trust sometimes do not know a great deal about the rules which apply to them. In many cases, a relative may be the person designated to administer and distribute the trust, but they too might be unclear on the trust details and rules. In these situations, beneficiaries may not be aware of... Read More »
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How does a Living Trust Work?When planning for one’s estate questions sometimes arise as to whether a trust, rather than a will, is the best estate preparation tool. To answer that question it is important to know what a living trust is and how it may work for you. A living trust is a trust created by a person while... Read More »
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The Family Cottage and Your Estate PlanFamily cottages can be places where families can come and enjoy time together throughout their lives. As the owners of this type of property plan for their estate, they will have to make decisions about the future of their vacation property while considering the needs of their family. Here is what you need to consider... Read More »
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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes the Blue Water Navy ActI am re-posting this, it was published earlier today by our friends at VFW.org: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting the House Veterans Affairs Committee for passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017. The VFW-supported bill, which must still be approved by the full... Read More »
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Planning for the Future When You Become Guardian of Your GrandchildrenBecoming a grandparent can be one of the most joyous experiences in a person’s life. The grandparent and grandchild bond is often created while sharing special occasions and cherished visits. Ideally, the parents of the children would continue in that role. However, in some cases, the grandparent-grandchild relationship changes due to the parents being unable... Read More »
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I Was A Child For A Day . . .I generally don’t watch the news. Too much focus on all things downbeat, destructive and depressing. That’s just not for me. But as I was flipping through TV channels last week, I stopped to learn more about the sickening school shooting in Parkland, Florida. These young, innocent children went to school in the morning, maybe... Read More »
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WHO Adopts Global Plan for DementiaThe new plan adopted by the WHO aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families and caregivers. Michigan Elder Law Attorney.
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Don’t Let Money Get in the Way of Your Grandchild’s EducationCollege expenses aren’t what they used to be. What used to be affordable . to any student with a part-time summer job now can take years to pay off. If your grandkids want to go to college, the cost of education should not be a barrier to their future. Luckily there are ways that you... Read More »
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Supported Decision-Making v. GuardianshipAs adults, we value our ability to make our own decisions about where we live, who provides our medical care, and how we want our treatment to be managed by our healthcare providers. However, life circumstances may occur which can interfere with a person being able to make these choices independently. For instance, it may... Read More »
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A Nursing Home Meets PreschoolProvidence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle is not your average nursing home. It’s not your typical preschool, either. In fact, it combines the two in an inspiring way. The subject of an upcoming documentary, Providence Mount St. Vincent is a nursing home in which the 400 residents regularly share the facility with over 100 preschool... Read More »
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“There’s nothing that quite compares to an animal.”This farm lets care home residents, people with dementia, and elderly city residents experience the joy of bonding with an animal. Long Term Care Planning.