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Preventing Will and Trust Contests

Jan 12, 2016

You already know you can't take it with you. But have you thought through what could happen as a res...

Michigan Medical And Financial Powers Of Attorney: Five Things You Need To Know

Dec 23, 2015

In Michigan, a complete estate plan includes both medical and financial powers of attorney. No matt...

Payments To Caregivers Can Cause Medicaid Ineligibility

Dec 14, 2015

A recent Michigan Court of Appeals opinion upheld a decision by the Department of Human Services (DH...

What to Do When a Family Member Dies

Dec 10, 2015

Common Sense Tips from 25 Years of Experience The first minutes and hours after a loved one dies ar...

Proposed Changes To The Va Pension Eligibility Rules

Nov 22, 2015

Earlier in 2015, the Department of Veteran Affairs issued proposed changes to the regulations affect...

Website Improved to Keep You Better Informed

Nov 13, 2015

The Estate Planning & Elder Law Services website has recently undergone a complete update. The c...

5 Year-End Tax Reduction Tips

Nov 10, 2015

Unbelievably, we are within a few weeks of the end of 2015. Shortly thereafter, we will be preparing...

Important! Free Review of Your Estate Plan

Oct 30, 2015

During 2015, Estate Planning and Elder Law Services has been busy contacting our estate planning cli...

Can Someone With Dementia Sign Estate Planning Documents?

Oct 28, 2015

Most, if not all, of our clients have encountered a loved one suffering from dementia. Dementia itse...

Begin Your Annual Medicare Coverage Review During Open Enrollment Period

Oct 22, 2015

Medicare allows its beneficiaries to change their Medicare coverages and once a year. This year that...