Our regularly updated blog provides important information about elder law and Medicaid planning in Michigan. Learn about the common mistakes that seniors make when preparing for the high cost of long-term care and how an experienced attorney can help you preserve your assets while still qualifying for valuable Medicaid benefits.
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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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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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Why You Need a Michigan Elder Law LawyerMichigan elder care lawyer handling Medicaid, Veteran's benefits and nursing home issues in Livingston County, Michigan (Howell, Brighton and surrounding)
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Do You Want to Work Post-Retirement?A lot of retirees like to work part-time after retirement. It’s a great way to stay active, mentally, physically, and within the community. Plus, it brings in supplemental income a lot of retirees use for discretionary spending, rather that dipping into retirement or investment accounts. For some, working in retirement years is necessary — especially... Read More »
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5 Reasons to Hire an Elder Law AttorneyThroughout our lives, many of us have needed to hire an attorney. Early on it may have been that you needed legal counsel for your first real estate purchase or in starting a business. While later you may have required the services of a family law or tax attorney. As we enter into our senior... Read More »
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What is Supported Decision Making?When someone has a physical or mental condition which interferes with his or her ability to make decisions, it can be difficult. While fostering an individual’s independent choices is important it is also vital that he or she receives the care they need. One option is to ask that another person be appointed as the... Read More »
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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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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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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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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 »