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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Grandparent RightsThe grandparent-grandchild relationship can be one of the most precious ones a person can have. In a perfect world, grandparents would serve in an active role in their grandchild’s life while being considered a valued part of their family. Unfortunately, life circumstances can occur which may result in grandparents being denied their usual place in... Read More »
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What the Older Americans Act Can Do for You or Your Loved OneThe Older Americans Act (OAA) is a federal law that promotes the well-being of Americans who are 60 years and older. It was passed in 1965 as a part of President Johnson’s Great Society reforms that included Medicare and Medicaid. The aim of the OAA is to ensure retirement income, health, housing, employment, protection from... Read More »
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What if a Personal Representative Fails to Probate a Will?When a person dies with a will in place, they typically name a person to serve as their personal representative. The personal representative is responsible for making sure that the deceased’s debts are paid and that any remaining money or property is distributed according to the deceased’s wishes. Oftentimes, wills are written years before a... Read More »
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Creating an Ironclad WillYour last will and testament or “will” is a part of your estate plan which permits you set out the way in which you want your property to be distributed and have other matters handled when you pass away. Ideally, what you have said in your will is going to be easily understood and accepted... Read More »
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Online Scams and the ElderlyThe internet has changed the way we locate information, communicate, and manage our daily affairs. While this technology has brought us many conveniences, it has also come with its problems. Namely, unscrupulous individuals who seek to target seniors through online scams. By knowing the online scams being used to target the elderly, you can avoid... Read More »
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When Should You Begin Receiving Your Social Security? Payments?Approaching retirement can be an exciting time when you plan on how you will be enjoying yourself with friends and family. Naturally, as you prepare your budget for this time in your life, you will consider your sources of retirement income. For most, Social Security income will be a consideration in making these plans. Figuring... Read More »
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Estate Planning as a Single ParentWhen you are a single parent, your children depend on you for everything from their food and shelter to paying for their extracurricular and medical expenses. Additionally, you serve as a primary source of love and emotional stability for your children. While meeting their day-to-day physical and emotional needs is imperative, it is equally important... Read More »
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When a Horse Visits a Nursing HomeAn unusual visit brought joy to nursing home residents as they were able to meet and pet the massive, affectionate horse.
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Improving Your Retirement PlanRetirement is a goal for many Americans. Ideally, after years of devoting themselves to work, an individual will be able to transition comfortably into enjoying their post-employment life. However, to achieve this goal, it is critical that potential retirees take steps today to prepare for their future. While you may have made some preparations, there are... Read More »
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A Retirement Home for CatsIt would be an understatement to say that Floridian retirees Bruce and Terry Jenkins are cat lovers. In fact, the 70-year-old couple fancy the feline species so much that they decided to open up their one-acre property to create a retirement home just for cats. The couple’s backyard was once a playground for their children,... Read More »
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Did You Buy A New Home But Are Still Trying To Sell Your Old Home? Here’s How To Keep Your Property Taxes From Going Up.On April 8, 2008, former Governor Granholm signed an amendment to the law that enables a person who has established a new principal residence to keep a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) on property previously exempt as the owner’s principal residence. The conditional rescission allows an owner to receive a PRE on his or her current... Read More »
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Special Needs Planning and Mental Health IssuesParents of children with complex psychiatric needs are often tasked with addressing their child’s medical and educational issues while providing a supportive family environment. In some cases, the child’s mental health needs will extend into adulthood and inhibit their ability to provide for themselves. As caregiving parents age, it is often necessary to have measures... Read More »