Living into your eighties is no longer uncommon. With the doubling of life expectancy since the Industrial Revolution, we have achieved what the New York Times has described as the "greatest miracle in the history of our species." Today the average life expectancy is nearly 80 years. According to the data compiled by the Social Security Administration, a 65 year old male today can expect to live nearly two more decades until age 84, while a 65 year old woman can expect to liv

Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. The word probate is a Latin term which means to “prove the will”. Nowadays, probate also includes those estates where the deceased person dies without having a will. With or without a will, probate administration generally involves identifying the assets of the decedent, paying the decedent’s debts and taxes, then distributing the remaining assets to the devisees or heirs. If there is a will

As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you are worried about nursing home expenses that average nearly $9,000.00 per month, assisted living expenses, having your estate avoid probate court or planning for a special needs child or grandchild, I have helped thousands of families obtain peace of mind when faced with such issues. Often this involves qualifying for Medicaid or VA benefits,