Elder Law

How To Vote While In A Nursing Home

Sep 20, 2016

Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn't easy if you are in a long-term care facilit...

May Is National Elder Law Month

May 16, 2016

May is National Elder Law Month and National Older Americans Month (It's also National Hamburger Mon...

Preventing, Recognizing, And Responding To Financial Abuse Of The Elderly

Mar 28, 2016

Elderly people, especially those in need of regular care, have always been vulnerable to abuse. In t...

2016 Changes To Social Security Claiming Strategies

Mar 22, 2016

Thanks to provisions in the federal budget signed into law late last year, some changes are coming t...

Questions To Ask When Hiring A Caregiver For An Older Person

Feb 26, 2016

Most people, given the choice, would prefer to be cared for in their homes rather than in a nursing ...

Michigan Medical And Financial Powers Of Attorney: Five Things You Need To Know

Dec 23, 2015

In Michigan, a complete estate plan includes both medical and financial powers of attorney. No matt...

Retirement Tax Breaks Targeted For Elimination

Aug 20, 2015

There are plenty of tricks to maximizing your retirement benefits, and more than a few are considere...

Joint Ownership Of Assets Owner Beware!

May 31, 2015

Joint ownership arises where two or more people own an undivided interest in an asset or property. W...

Am I Liable If I Sign A Nursing Home Agreement For Someone Else?

Apr 30, 2015

We are often asked by family members whether they are financially responsible for the nursing home b...

Proposed Regulations Would Create Transfer Penalties For Veterans

Feb 26, 2015

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing regulations that would establish an asset limit...