In our regularly updated blog, we discuss a wide range of topics of interest to Michigan seniors and their families. Learn what estate planning documents are essential in case of incapacity due to illness or injury, why you might benefit from creating a trust, how to use Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care needs, and much more. To discuss your specific concerns, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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What Happens to My Loved One's Medical Bills After Death?Planning for your estate can help you ensure that your assets and loved one’s interests are protected in the event of your death.
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Do I Need A Michigan Living Trust?Living Trust Michigan - Attorney Glenn Matecun helps you create a living trust, decide if you really need one, and what kind you need. Free Consultation!
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Do you believe in love at first sight?Michigan elder care lawyer handling Medicaid, Veteran's benefits and nursing home issues in Livingston County, Michigan (Howell, Brighton and surrounding)
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What is a Legacy Trust?As people are preparing their estate plans, it is often the case they want to leave wealth to their loved ones. In some fortunate cases, the person has adequate resources in their estate to set up a trust which will benefit their family for generations to come. For people seeking to keep their assets in... Read More »
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What is a Springing Power of Attorney?Michigan Power of Attorney for Finances The term power of attorney can be used to describe various legal documents which grant another person authority to act on your behalf. Depending on how a power of attorney is constructed it might be effective immediately or at some point in the future. When a power of attorney only... Read More »
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What is a Trustee Responsible for?When creating a trust one of the most important decisions you must make is who will be the trustee. The person chosen for this role will ideally be someone that the beneficiary knows and in which the grantor (creator) of the trust has a great deal of faith. Trustees are in an important position and... Read More »
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What Should be in Your Will?Deciding to prepare a will is a responsible and prudent thing to do. By setting out where you want your assets to go and how your estate should be distributed you are taking an important step which ensures that your final wishes will be honored. To make sure your will is effective, it is also... Read More »
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5 Ways to Improve Your Retirement PlanThe thought of retirement can bring to mind plans of relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family. However, contemplating the future can also be a source of anxiety for people who do not feel that their retirement plan is in optimal condition. Fortunately, no matter how close you are to retirement, there are always... Read More »
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What is Right of Survivorship?When more than one person owns property together they usually own it in equal parts. When one of the owners dies, this leaves the other owners needing to know how this will affect their ownership. The answer will depend on whether the property had something called survivorship. What is Survivorship? Survivorship means that if two... Read More »
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What is an Annuity Trust?A goal of estate planning is to protect assets while minimizing taxation. For people who own income-producing assets, a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, or GRAT can be an option for transferring wealth while still receiving income from those assets, and reducing taxes owed by their beneficiaries. What is a GRAT? A GRAT is an irrevocable... Read More »