Elder Law Knowledge That Actually Helps Michigan Families

What You’ll Find Here

Articles and Blog posts written over 30 years of practicing Elder Law in Michigan plus real answers to real problems facing older adults and their families. 

Here’s the latest Blog post: Michigan Court of Appeals Rules Caregivers Can Be Compensated for Providing Care without a Written Contract. 

Topics covered:

• Protecting your home from Medicaid estate recovery
• Avoiding nursing home costs while getting the care you need
• Estate planning that works during life, not just after death 

All written in plain English. No legal jargon. No scare tactics. Just honest information you can use.

What This Knowledge Will Do For You

You’ll stop worrying about the wrong things.

Most people fear nursing homes will “take everything.” That’s not quite true – but you need to know the actual rules to protect yourself.

You’ll understand your real options.

Many people in nursing homes could be receiving care at home through Michigan’s waiver programs. Most families never learn this exists until it’s too late.

You’ll make better decisions.

When you know what Medicaid actually allows, what estate planning really protects, and what your rights are – you stop being a target for bad advice.

Our rule: If you’re informed, you’re empowered.