Estate Planning

Types of Power of Attorney in Michigan

Feb 20, 2025

You’ve probably heard that you should have a power of attorney as part of your estate plan. But wh...

5 Things You Need to Know About Medical & Financial Powers of Attorneys

Jan 28, 2025

At Estate Planning & Elder Law Services, we understand that planning for the future means more t...

How New Changes Make Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans a Game-Changer

Nov 27, 2024

For many families, paying for college is a significant concern, and financial aid often bridges the ...

Locating Assets After a Loved One’s Death

Sep 30, 2024

Losing a loved one is never easy, and on top of the emotional toll, numerous practical tasks need to...

Changes to Financial Power of Attorney Law in Michigan

Sep 30, 2024

Michigan recently updated its financial power of attorney (POA) law, making it easier for people to ...

Changes to EPIC in Michigan

Sep 27, 2024

The Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC) is Michigan’s legal framework for estate plannin...

Is My Retirement Plan a Countable Asset for Medicaid?

Aug 29, 2024

You probably know that the cost of long-term care in the United States is high, and steadily rising:...

Estate Planning for a Drug-Addicted Beneficiary

Aug 27, 2024

Advertisements for estate planning lawyers typically feature images of happy, carefree families whos...

What is a Residuary Clause?

Jul 24, 2024

You create an estate plan to make sure that your property goes to the right people upon your death. ...

What to Do Before Your Kid Heads Off to College

Jun 21, 2024

A friend of ours refers to college as “training wheels adulthood.” Your kids may be living apart...