Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Yet in spite of everyone having

The bible explains that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil (see 1 Timothy 6:10). Unfortunately, this love of money can impact families at the worst time - following the death of a loved one. When families are supposed to be supporting and comforting each other, they sometimes pull apart. Whether the conflict is over an expensive possession such as an old, broken lamp or over something valuable, families can be forever torn apart. I once had a family that was fig

Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. The word probate is a Latin term which means

For longer than I have been practicing law - over 30 years now - the countable asset limit for a single individual seeking Medicaid nursing

It wasn't that long ago that the on-line world was something used primarily by the younger generation. Now it

A few years ago, The National Elder Law Foundation newsletter discussed a handout the author provides to clients who have a terminal illness

As explained in previous newsletters, one of the best kept secrets of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran's pension for a non-

Living into your eighties is no longer uncommon. With the doubling of life expectancy since the Industrial Revolution, we have achieved what

Every January, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification. For 2025,

It may be hard to believe, but once again the Christmas season is upon us. Along with the joy of celebrating the birth of Christ come stress