

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...


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...


Veteran's Pension 2023
As explained in previous newsletters, one of the best kept secrets of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran’s pension for a...


Medicaid Figures for 2023
Every January, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification....


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...


Creative Ways To Celebrate This Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Trying to find ways to celebrate with family and friends can be a challenge. Aarp.org has a...


'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...


Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning
Last week I shared part one of my Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning. This week I would like to focus on part two of the guide which...