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Responding to Elder Abuse in Michigan
October 5th, 2020
Learning that an older family member is being mistreated is a gut-wrenching experience. At first, as with many other types of abuse, you may not want to believe it, especially if the abuser was someone who was supposed to be caring for and protecting…
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Michigan’s Criminal Elder Abuse Statute
August 6th, 2020
“Respect your elders” is something many of us heard as children, and we grew up with the understanding that older people deserved to be treated with deference and dignity. Our older parents and grandparents have cared for us, taught us, and prote…
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Updating Your Estate Plan After COVID-19
July 2nd, 2020
As of this writing, COVID-19 infections appear to be on the decline in Michigan—some welcome good news after months of stress and worry over this novel infection. And while the decline in cases is a positive development, it is not reasonable to exp…
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Categories: Estate planning
How Do I Have My Will And Other Legal Documents Witnessed And Notarized In Michigan During COVID?
June 19th, 2020
Michigan is making electronic accommodations for witness and notary signatures during COVID The COVID-19 pandemic has made many of us focus on the need to have our estate documents in order, especially powers of attorney and wills. But, what do we do…
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Can a Guardian Sign a DNR for a Ward?
June 2nd, 2020
Thinking about serious illness and life-saving measures that might be taken in a crisis is never pleasant. Unfortunately, with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have been confronted with images of how painful life-saving measures can…
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Categories: Guardianships
Michigan Probate Filing Deadlines Extended Due to COVID-19
May 4th, 2020
Michigan has been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and hospitals have been overwhelmed. In order to stem the tide of cases, most Michiganders have been following recommendations for physical distancing and staying at hom…
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Categories: Probate Law
Protecting Elderly Loved Ones in the Time of the Coronavirus
April 28th, 2020
It’s on every television news channel, splashed across the front page of every newspaper, blaring from radio stations and popping up on every social media site: the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness known as COVID-19. Many of…
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Categories: Elder Care
Do I Need a Death Certificate to Open an Estate in Michigan?
April 23rd, 2020
A guide to alternative documents you can use to open an estate in Michigan when there is no death certificate.
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Three Reasons to Have a Power of Attorney
March 2nd, 2020
When you hear the term “estate planning,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you think of drafting a will or a trust, with the intention of disposing of your assets after your death. Many people are surprised to learn that estate p…
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Categories: Estate planning
What Authority Does a Legal Guardian Have in Michigan?
February 3rd, 2020
If you are considering seeking guardianship of a loved one, you have almost certainly not come to this decision point easily. Particularly if that loved one is an older relative who is suffering from dementia, you may have spent months wrestling with…
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Categories: Guardianships
