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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Choosing the Right Elder Law AttorneyChoosing an attorney for any service is an important decision. After taking the time to carefully evaluate and select counsel, you put faith in them to handle matters which can affect you and your family for many years to come. For those seeking to hire an Elder Law attorney, it is not only important that... Read More »
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Managing Age-Related IllnessEntering our senior years can be a time of celebration as retirement begins. However, this may also be a time when age-related medical conditions can arise. Some may experience physical limitations due to diabetes, bone loss, or reduced muscle mass while others can find that their memory and cognitive functioning are impaired due to brain... Read More »
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Medicare and Home Health CareIn recent years, home health care has become an increasingly popular alternative for seniors recovering from illness or injury, and new home health care agencies continue to spring up. The main question that people ask when considering home health care is: will Medicare pay for it? The answer: it depends. It’s a common misconception that... Read More »
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Elder Care, Caregiving and Senior Placement Decisions in MichiganAs a Michigan elder law attorney, I regularly meet with families in the midst of turmoil who must make tough decisions about a loved one. If you are a caregiver for your mother or father, husband or wife, or other loved one, you know how hard it can be. Sometimes you feel like you’re alone... Read More »
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States May Not Terminate Nursing Home Medicaid Benefits During The PandemicThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a coronavirus relief package signed into law on March 18, 2020. A provision in this new law prevents states from terminating Medicaid benefits during the pandemic. In particular, the relief package prevents states from terminating any Medicaid recipients who were enrolled in Medicaid on or after March 18,... Read More »
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Lawmakers Create New Process To Supervise Visitation of Vulnerable AdultsIsolation of vulnerable adults is a serious problem. For example, your sister is caring for mom and won’t let you visit. Or your brother is dad’s guardian and won’t let dad talk to you on the phone. Remember radio legend Casey Kasem? He suffered from Parkinson’s disease for years. His children wanted to visit. His... Read More »
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How will you spend your moment in time?“Time has a way of showing us what really matters” ~ Unknown Author I sat with Nora in her hospital room, having just finished helping her sign her legal papers. Her mind was sharp, but her body was failing. Nora was worn out from a heart attack and several surgeries, and the doctors... Read More »
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The Intersection of Gift Tax and Medicaid RulesOne of the better benefits of the federal tax code is that it allows you to give a specific amount as a gift to another person in a given year completely free of the gift tax. On the surface, this option can seem to be desirable for a person who is aging and seeking to... Read More »
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Financial Exploitation: What You Need to Know to Protect YourselfEach year, millions of seniors are financially exploited. This exploitation sometimes comes through email, internet, or telephone solicitations or through complex schemes were the victim is tricked into sending money to help an allegedly incapacitated loved one. Another common form of exploitation is when a paid caregiver either steals from their client or manipulates their... Read More »
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Do You Need a Patient Advocate Designation?End-of-life care is a controversial topic. Not everyone agrees on issues like artificial life support, tube feeding, resuscitation, and organ donation. However, in an end-of-life scenario doctors and loved ones are left to guess what you would want done if your wishes are not explicitly laid out beforehand. This is why it’s so important to... Read More »
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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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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 »