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...
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,...
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...
Long Term Care Options
Many baby boomers are considering whether or not to buy long term care insurance. Unfortunately, most choose not to purchase coverage...
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...
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...
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...