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...

As explained in past newsletters, the Medicaid rules often cause a lot of confusion. Hardly a day goes by that someone will assume that...

Many baby boomers are considering whether or not to buy long term care insurance. Unfortunately, most choose not to purchase coverage...

Over 20 years of estate planning experience has taught me a lot about what parents should and should not share with their children. Too...

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...

Living into your eighties is no longer uncommon. With the doubling of life expectancy since the Industrial Revolution, we have achieved...

Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. Regardless if someone dies with or without a will,...

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

Millions of older adults fall prey to financial scams each year. Financial abuse currently affects about 20% of Americans age 65 or older...