Updated Medicaid Figures for 2023
T The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) ordinarily releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification....
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...
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...
Who Should You Trust???
One of the most important estate planning decisions you will make is deciding who will be responsible for your care if you become...
The End of the Public Health Emergency
May 11, 2023 is the official end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). It is hard to believe that it was over three years ago that the...
The Sandwich Generation
There is a new generation of workers who are juggling conflicting demands that previous generations rarely faced. Known as the sandwich...
ESTATE RECOVERY
Estate recovery is the process by which a state recoups expenses paid for long term care following the death of a Medicaid recipient....
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Nearly everyone is familiar with IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) accounts. These tax advantaged investments allow investors to use pre-tax dollars...
Dear Trustee: “This is what I prefer…”
Although often misunderstood, trusts are commonly used to plan an estate. With the estate tax exemption over $13 million, the primary...
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...
