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 […]