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 9 Questions You Must Ask if a Loved One is Going Into a Nursing Home
As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you...
Durable Powers of Attorney - What You Need to Know
A durable power of attorney - where an agent is appointed to handle the financial affairs for a principal - has been used for decades....
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....
Dear Trustee: “This is what I prefer…”
Although often misunderstood, trusts are commonly used to plan an estate. With the estate tax exemption nearly $12 million, the primary...
Parents - No Estate Planning Secrets!
Over 20 years of estate planning experience has taught me a lot about what parents should and should not share with their children. Too...
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...
Veteran's Pension 2022
As explained in previous newsletters, one of the best kept secrets of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran’s pension for a...
