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Undue Influence Among Elders

May 24, 2021

Often, when a dispute arises over a deceased person’s estate, someone disappointed in their share ...

Tips to Protect Assets From Nursing Home Costs

May 18, 2021

As difficult as it may be to think about, there is a decent likelihood that you may someday need car...

Update: Proposed Changes to Estate Tax Laws

Apr 29, 2021

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death an...

How To Choose The Right Elder Law Attorney

Apr 20, 2021

If you have an aging parent or spouse, you may have unanswered questions about their future. What ha...

Claiming A Parent As A Dependent

Apr 12, 2021

It’s safe to say that 2020 was a different year for most of us in just about every respect. Some o...

What Is Medicaid Spend Down?

Mar 31, 2021

When it comes time to receive long-term care, whether at home, assisted living, or in a nursing home...

Understanding Informal Probate in Michigan

Mar 23, 2021

People often refer to an estate having to “go through probate” as if probate were a single, sta...

How to Avoid Probate in Michigan

Mar 12, 2021

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate: making sure all a...

Mental Health Issues For Seniors

Feb 24, 2021

Not so long ago, people who found themselves struggling with mental health issues kept it to themsel...

What Does Biden’s Tax Plan Mean for Step-up in Basis?

Feb 23, 2021

During the 2020 presidential campaign, media coverage of the candidates’ tax plans was largely lim...