Last week I shared part one of my Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning. This week I would like to focus on part two of the guide which...

As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you...

1. Procrastination. Most everyone is aware that it is important to have an estate plan. Far too often however, they do nothing about it....

One of the most important estate planning decisions you will make is deciding who will be responsible for your care if you become...

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

In the 1990 comedy movie Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin plays the role of a young boy mistakenly left behind while his family flies to Paris...

​Leaving your family to sort through all of your papers after your death or following an emergency is often very time consuming and...

Good news! The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act became law last week. This new Michigan law helps protect our often vulnerable...

In previous bog posts, I have emphasized the importance of having a power of attorney. Without a comprehensive power of attorney, many...

The elderly are increasingly looking to their families to provide care for their needs. Unfortunately, as the growth of the elderly...