Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning
As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you...
The Essential Documents For Your Loved Ones
Leaving your family to sort through all of your papers after your death or following an emergency is often very time consuming and...
Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Estate planning can often seem overwhelming. Fortunately, as a certified elder law attorney, I can help with all of your estate planning...
Lessons From The Rich Janitor
In his hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont, Ronald Read was known as a quiet and unassuming man. He was often seen around town gathering...
The Importance of a Power of Attorney
In previous bog posts, I have emphasized the importance of having a power of attorney. Without a comprehensive power of attorney, many...
Will My Trust Protect My Assets?
Protecting assets from nursing home expenses is an issue that I am frequently asked about. Sometimes it may arise after a heart attack,...
Don't Leave Your Family Unprepared
Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Yet in spite of everyone having an expiration date,...
Home Alone
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...
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...