Living into your eighties is no longer uncommon. With the doubling of life expectancy since the Industrial Revolution, we have achieved...

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...

As the founder of the Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, I specialize in helping Michigan families protect their estates. Whether you...

Leaving your family to sort through all of your papers after your death or following an emergency is often very time consuming and...

Estate planning can often seem overwhelming. Fortunately, as a certified elder law attorney, I can help with all of your estate planning...

In his hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont, Ronald Read was known as a quiet and unassuming man. He was often seen around town gathering...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million older Americans and is the most common form of age-related dementia. Yet despite...

In previous bog posts, I have emphasized the importance of having a power of attorney. Without a comprehensive power of attorney, many...

Protecting assets from nursing home expenses is an issue that I am frequently asked about. Sometimes it may arise after a heart attack,...

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Yet in spite of everyone having an expiration date,...