Elder Law Services in Southeast Michigan

Elder Law Services in Michigan

Elder Law is an area of the law that addresses issues affecting the elderly, including estate planning, retirement benefits, coordination and financing of elder care, governmental benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Veteran’s Benefits, etc.), protecting the elderly from abuse, and advocating for the rights of the elderly. Our attorneys and staff assist the elderly and their families every day with these and other issues.

We welcome you to read more about our services below. Or contact Estate Planning & Elder Law Services for a free initial consultation.

Elder Law Services in Michigan

Medicaid Planning

The impact that long term care costs can have on you and your family should not be ignored. Here are the facts: The average monthly cost of a nursing care facility in Michigan is $8,084. Roughly 1 out of 4 Americans ages 55-79 is severely disabled. Read More

Veterans Benefits

While the Veteran’s Administration (VA) offers numerous benefits programs to veterans, there is one little known program that can greatly improve the lives of elderly veterans and their surviving spouses in need of medical assistance and care t… Read More

Elder Transitions Planning ™

One of the most confusing and stressful times for Michigan seniors and their families is when they must transition from complete independence to some level of dependence, whether it be the need for in-home care, or the need to reside in a senior livi… Read More

Elder Rights Advocacy

Our attorneys and professional team are aggressive advocates for the rights of our elderly clients. This typically involves advocating for senior citizens who are victims of elder abuse, as well as advocating for the elder’s right to proper car… Read More

Financial Exploitation of Elders

Financial exploitation is defined as the illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property, or assets. Michigan defines financial “exploitation” as: “an action that involves the misuse of an adult’s funds, property,… Read More

Physical Abuse of Elders

Physical abuse is defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Michigan law defines “abuse” to mean: “harm or threatened harm to an adult’s health or welfare caused by an… Read More

Elder Neglect and Self-Neglect

Neglect is defined as the refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person’s obligations or duties to an elder. Neglect may also include failure of a person who has fiduciary responsibilities to provide care for an elder (e.g., pay for necess… Read More

Apr

Three Advantages of Health Savings Accounts You Might Not Know About

April 16th, 2018

If you have a Health Savings Account, or HSA, you probably use it as most people do: to pay your out-of-pocket medical expenses and your deductible for a high-deductible health insurance plan. But what if your HSA could do even more for you? Let̵… Read More

Apr

Do You Have to Update Your Estate Plan With the New Tax Law?

April 5th, 2018

Any time there is a change to the federal tax code, as there was at the beginning of 2018, there is the potential for an impact on estate planning. Many people devise an estate plan with the intention of minimizing taxes, so it stands to reason that… Read More

Mar

Tax Basis and Your Estate Plan

March 28th, 2018

When preparing your estate plan, you may have multiple goals. You want to provide for your loved ones. You may want to avoid probate, if at all possible. And you almost certainly want to avoid your heirs and beneficiaries having to pay unnecessary t… Read More

Elder Law Services in Michigan

Elder Law Services in Michigan

Medicaid Planning

Veterans Benefits

Elder Transitions Planning ™

Elder Rights Advocacy

Financial Exploitation of Elders

Physical Abuse of Elders

Elder Neglect and Self-Neglect

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