

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...


Medicaid Planning: How to Protect Your Assets
Despite harsh restrictions, qualifying for Medicaid benefits is still possible. An experienced elder law attorney can help you qualify for M


The Top 10 Medicaid Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you are w


Updated Medicaid Figures for 2019
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) ordinarily releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification. Typically...


If You Own an IRA or 401(k), Get Ready for the SECURE ACT
Because Congress has an insatiable appetite to spend (even when they have to borrow to do it), it seems it’s always looking for new ways...


Aging with Independence
Kaiser Health News recently published a story, Frail Seniors Find Ways to Live Independently which detailed the positive impact of a...


What Does it Mean to Specialize in Elder Law?
I’m often asked if I specialize in elder law. Not only do I answer “yes”, I typically try to explain the reason for my answer. While...


The Government Giveth and the Government Taketh Away
The Social Security Administration recently announced that more than 65 million recipients will receive a 2% cost of living adjustment...


So What is Elder Law and Why Are You an Elder Law Attorney?
What is Elder Law? More than 20 years ago, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) began. Its primary purpose was to improve...


How to Protect SSI Benefits
Generally when a Special Needs Trust is created, questions arise as to what types of distributions will negatively impact the...