Every January, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification. For 2025,

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 stress

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

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 cost an average of almost $12,000.00 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 V

A few years ago, The National Elder Law Foundation newsletter discussed a handout the author provides to clients who have a terminal illness. The hand out is designed to help clients prepare for their eventual death particularly those who recently learned they are suffering from a terminal illness. The recommendations include:

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 $11,000 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, cr

Alzheimer's is a devastating disease. Few things are more heart-wrenching than to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's or to watch a loved one

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

It wasn't that long ago that the on-line world was something used primarily by the younger generation. Now it

As explained in previous newsletters, one of the best kept secrets of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran's pension for a non-