

Estate Planning for Personal Possessions
I am frequently asked about how to handle all the personal possessions a loved one has accumulated over the years. It is not uncommon to...


Probating An Estate In Michigan
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...


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...


Planning With A Terminal Illness
A few years ago, The National Elder Law Foundation newsletter discussed a handout the author provides to clients who have a terminal...


Protecting Your On-Line Accounts
It wasn't that long ago that the on-line world was something used primarily by the younger generation. Now it touches nearly every aspect...


Veteran’s Pension 2024
As explained in previous newsletters, one of the best kept secrets of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran’s pension for a...


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...


Medicaid Figures for 2024
Every January, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification....


'Tis The Season For Special Challenges
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...


The Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning - Part 3
This week is part three of my Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning. Lets look at some case studies for qualifying for Medicaid: Division...