To die intestate means that you died without a valid Will. If you die without a Will or some other form of estate planning, the state in which you reside and the IRS will simply make one for you. Of…
To die intestate means that you died without a valid Will. If you die without a Will or some other form of estate planning, the state in which you reside and the IRS will simply make one for you. Of…
Many of my Medicaid clients are married couples, where one spouse will be in the nursing home (called the “institutionalized spouse”) and one spouse, healthier, and living at home (called the “community spouse”). When applying for Michigan Nursing Home Medicaid…
Many of my estate planning and elder law clients have questions revolving around their retirement accounts. Sometimes it’s helpful to start at the basic level. “What is the difference between an IRA and a 401k?” The term 401k and individual…
Michigan Veterans Benefits For Seniors Many Michigan families do not realize that there are Veterans Benefits available to pay for home care, care contracts and assistance in the home for seniors. As one of the few Certified Elder Law Attorneys…
Michigan Veterans Benefits For Seniors Many Michigan families do not realize that there are Veterans Benefits available to pay for home care, care contracts and assistance in the home for seniors. As one of the few Certified Elder Law Attorneys…
It’s always a great feeling when a new client meets with a wills and trusts attorney in Bloomfield Hills to get started on his or her estate planning. Every day, people in Bloomfield Hills recognize the importance of putting a…
When it comes to estate planning, many people are confused about what happens to their credit card debt when they die. Clients tell their Bloomfield Hills estate planning lawyers that they thought the debt would be forgiven, for example. Unfortunately,…
Any trust and estates lawyer in Bloomfield Hills can tell you that they have to ask their clients a lot of very uncomfortable questions. Who really wants to think about their own mortality and contemplate what life will be like for…
When a Bloomfield Hills elder lawyer’s clients enter a hospital or other medical facility, they have the peace of mind that comes from knowing their healthcare wishes will be made clear to the staff. This is because the attorney and…