The elderly are increasingly looking to their families to provide care for their needs. Unfortunately, as the growth of the elderly population outpaces the younger generation, there are fewer caregivers available to take care of elderly loved ones. This causes significant stress on caregivers as they try to handle the care for a loved one (often on their own) while also managing their own family. The typical family caregiver is a female in her mid to late forties, works full-

The Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) became effective in Michigan on July 1, 2024. Developed by the Uniform Law Commission, the UPOAA is a model statute that has been adopted in at least 30 other states and the District of Columbia. Regarding the UPOAA, there are some important things to know: