Our regularly updated blog provides important information about elder law and Medicaid planning in Michigan. Learn about the common mistakes that seniors make when preparing for the high cost of long-term care and how an experienced attorney can help you preserve your assets while still qualifying for valuable Medicaid benefits.
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When Your Parent Needs a GuardianAs our parents get older, they may experience the ordinary physical and mental challenges which come with aging. However, in more extreme cases a parent’s functioning may be so severely limited as to make it difficult for them to take care of their daily needs. In this circumstance, adult children may find themselves in the... Read More »
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Owning a Dog May Be Good for Your HealthA recently published study has confirmed that adults over 65 who own dogs are significantly more physically active. Elder Law in Michigan.
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Elder Abuse and NeglectWhen you think of people who are vulnerable to abuse and neglect it is not always elders who come to mind. However, a sad truth is that elder abuse and neglect occurs more often than many of us realize. While it may seem that signs that an elder is being abused or neglected would be... Read More »
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Medicaid and the Gift TaxBeing able to give a loved one a significant amount of money without having to pay gift tax is a major benefit offered by the federal tax code. This may seem like an ideal way to bequeath funds to loved ones without having to include the amounts in your estate plan. However, for individuals who... Read More »
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Senior Safety Travel Tips for the HolidaysThe holidays can be a festive and joyful time when family members travel to see one another. For seniors, this can mean driving or flying long distances to see grandchildren and other loved ones. With all the activity this time of year, there could be an accident. The good news is that by practicing care... Read More »
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Feel Like You Can’t Do DIY Projects Anymore?Check Out These 3 Power Tools As you age, it can be harder to tackle the home projects you once did without a second thought. That said, just because they appear harder doesn’t mean they’re impossible to do. And, luckily, with age comes experience; you know how to get a job done faster and... Read More »
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What is Age-Associated Financial Vulnerability?Difficulty managing one’s own finances is one of the most common struggles encountered during the aging process. Whether it’s falling behind on bills, getting caught up in a questionable marketing scheme, or picking up a gambling habit, these new risky fiscal decisions can be alarming. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have published a report explaining this... Read More »
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Special “Child Caregiver Exception” to Michigan Medicaid RulesAs a Michigan elder law attorney, I hear it all the time: “If I go into the nursing home, can they take my home? Or do I have to sell it?” There are many exceptions – this blog only discusses one exception under Federal and Michigan Medicaid law called the “Child Caregiver Exception”, which allows... Read More »
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How to Appeal a Medicare Advantage Plan DecisionThe managed care model of health insurance seeks to keep their expenses low by limiting the providers a patient may see and the types of treatment it will cover. At times, this is a frustrating for patients and sometimes keeps them from the most appropriate care. Medicare Advantage operates under a similar model and can... Read More »
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How a Wrist Watch is Helping to Conquer Parkinson’s SymptomsA Microsoft developer has created a motorized watch to help alleviate tremors assoicated with Parkinson's. Michigan Elder Law and Special Needs Planning.