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September 30, 2022
What is the Medicaid Look-Back Period?
Medicaid can pay for the long-term nursing home care of individuals who meet certain income and asset requirements. However, if the applicant’s assets and income exceed […]
September 12, 2022
Six Reasons to Revise Your Estate Plan
For your estate plan to meet your needs, it must be kept up to date. We recommend having your plan reviewed at least once every two […]
August 24, 2022
Seize Control Over Incapacity with Durable Powers of Attorney
Incapacity is defined, from a legal standpoint, as the inability to make sound decisions regarding one’s personal or financial affairs. Failing to plan for the possibility […]
August 10, 2022
Introducing Guidr – Online Estate Planning with your Local Attorney!
Have you ever thought: “I’m too young to need an estate plan.” “It’s easier for me to research and create my own estate plan, rather than […]
July 26, 2022
The Trouble with Joint Tenancy
Although Joint Tenancy offers some short-term conveniences, in the long run it poses a host of problems that can cost you and your loved ones the […]
July 12, 2022
Make Sure Your Revocable Living Trust Is Properly Funded
You’ve taken the time to plan for the financial well-being of your loved ones and yourself. You’ve created a customized estate plan to address your goals […]
June 28, 2022
If Your Children Have Turned 18, They Need Their Own Legal Documents
When your children turn 18 they are legal adults. They might not act like adults all the time, and you may still be supporting them financially, […]
June 13, 2022
When Should a Lady Bird Deed Be Used?
In Michigan, a Lady Bird Deed has many estate planning benefits. By using a Lady Bird Deed the owner of a property may deed the property […]
May 26, 2022
Finding the Right Nursing Home: Don’t Rely Entirely on the Five-Star Quality Rating System
The Five-Star Quality Rating System was created in 2008 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It has become a popular tool for families […]
May 11, 2022
What is a Pour-Over Will and How is It Used?
A pour-over will is a type of last will and testament typically used in trust-based estate planning. Unlike a traditional will, which directs how your property […]
April 26, 2022
Discuss And Educate Your Heirs About Your Estate Plan
Who will carry on the values most important to you? Who will support your family if something happens to you sooner than you expected? Who will […]
April 21, 2022
What You Need To Know About Possible Health Care Costs In Retirement
When thinking ahead about your retirement, most people start with a strategy designed to help replace a portion of their working life income. Unfortunately, this leaves […]