Inheriting an IRA can be a financial blessing but you have to be extremely careful about withdrawing the funds. There are a number of mistakes you can make that can result in a missed opportunity for tax-deferred growth, or worse, ...
Michigan Elder Law Attorney Chris Berry is a long-term care expert and understands the importance for family caregivers. Family caregiving must improve affordable leave options for caregivers. A recent report from AARP argues for improving family leave for working caregivers, citing ...
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 1-B is pleased to announce the creation of a new position: Specialist, Training and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Programs. This is an exciting opportunity for the AAA 1-B. We are the first ...
Choosing the Right Beneficiary Many people assume that just because they have hit retirement age, they can simply take it easy and let the due process of law determine for them which of their loved ones can benefit from their ...
It's best to have the help of a professional when creating a trust -- you could end up making costly mistakes if you go the DIY route The digital age provides us with many opportunities to write our own wills, ...
Many retirees may not see the need for estate planning. After all, their financial resources are minimal, their home is paid off, and everything they do own will go to the kids with a little left over for their favorite charity. Don’t die ‘intestate’ ...
Americans with disabilities are facing disproportionately high rates of unemployment compared to Americans without them. Individuals with disabilities should have, to the greatest possible extent, the same opportunities as all others: living close to family and friends; living independently and in safe ...
As a Michigan Certified Elder Law Attorney, I am very cognizant of issues affecting seniors. One of the biggest challenges these days for seniors is trying to figure out where to go to get quality, unbiased, planning advice on legal ...
The term “living Alzheimer’s from the front row” describes caregivers and others that experience the full-effect of Alzheimer’s, 24/7. After the disease strikes they get to witness the insanity of it all. It presents a two-fold dichotomy: you have the ...
People need to proceed with caution when trying intergenerational living. By Chris Berry Due to the economy an increasing number of parents are living with their children. It’s far more affordable for two families to combine homes opposed to living separately. ...
