How Will You Afford a Long Life?
Living into your eighties is no longer uncommon. With the doubling of life expectancy since the Industrial Revolution, we have achieved...
Probate an Estate in Michigan
Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. Regardless if someone dies with or without a will,...
Medicaid Planning: How to Protect Your Assets
As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you...
Protect Your Loved Ones From Scams
Millions of older adults fall prey to financial scams each year. Financial abuse currently affects about 20% of Americans age 65 or older...
Taking Over Mom or Dad's Finances
One of the more challenging situations when an elderly parent is declining is having to take over their finances. Sometimes it may...
Reasons to Make a Last Will and Testament
Individuals work a lifetime accumulating assets, personal property and mementos. It only takes a small investment of time to make sure...
Avoiding Disputes Amongst Children
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...
The Long Term Care Challenge
A recent Bloomberg View article explores the implications of General Electric’s multi-billion dollar losses from its long term care...
Durable Powers of Attorney - What You Need to Know
A durable power of attorney - where an agent is appointed to handle the financial affairs for a principal - has been used for decades....
The 9 Questions You Must Ask if a Loved One is Going Into a Nursing Home
As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you...
