The Essential Documents For Your Loved One's
​Leaving your family to sort through all of your papers after your death or following an emergency is often very time consuming and...
Do It Yourself - Be Your Own Lawyer?
Not too long ago "do it yourself" meant trying to fix a leaky toilet instead of calling a plumber. Or perhaps it involved changing your...
The Importance of a Power of Attorney
In previous editions of the Elder Law Today, we have emphasized the importance of having a power of attorney. Without a comprehensive...
The New Michigan Trust Code
On April 1, 2010 the new Michigan Trust Code (MTC) took effect. According the MTC committee, the new trust code represents a...
So What is Elder Law and Why Are You an Elder Law Attorney?
What is Elder Law? More than 20 years ago, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) began. Its primary purpose was to improve...
The Michigan Choice Waiver Program
In previous issues of Elder Law Today, we have written about the Michigan Choice Waiver Program (MI Choice Waiver Program). This program...
How to Protect SSI Benefits
Generally when a Special Needs Trust is created, questions arise as to what types of distributions will negatively impact the...
