First described in 1901, Alzheimer’s disease was a relatively unknown illness until the last quarter of the 20th century. Celebrities like Ronald Reagan and Charlton Heston have played integral roles increasing public awareness of the illness and efforts to find a cure. ...
Many of my clients are facing an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis. The Alzheimer's Association, which I am involved in, just released updated facts and figures for 2015. Alzheimer's disrupts the lives of individuals, families and our communities, killing more than ...
An estate plan has to be well-thought-out to be effective and make for a seamless transition of assets to family members or charitable organizations of your choice. And to be well-thought-out means that it doesn’t just happen. You have to ...
2014 Pension – Maximum Annual Pension Rates (MAPR) Date of Cost-of-Living Increase: 12-01-2013 Increase Factor: 1.5% Yearly Monthly Without Spouse or Child $12,652 $1,054 Medical Deduction $632 $53 With One Dependent $16,569 $1,381 Medical Deduction $828 $69 Housebound Without Dependents ...
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or another dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or ...
Many of us are lucky enough to have our parents around long enough for them to know their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. If you are one of the blessed, consider yourself lucky. However, there is one thing that you may eventually ...
Hopefully you go to the doctor for a yearly physical. Getting a good checkup gives you a feeling of contentment knowing you are doing all you can do to keep yourself healthy. Have you considered a yearly estate planning checkup? ...
Most people are familiar with a basic Last Will and Testament, but very few people in Michigan know what a Pour-Over Will is. Essentially, a Pour-Over Will is used in conjunction with a Trust, usually a Revocable Living Trust, and it ...
Creating and building a successful business in Michigan is incredibly difficult and maintaining that success is just as challenging. You hire accountants and lawyers to make sure you are protected from those who seek to take away what you have worked ...
As Michigan elder law attorneys, our answer to this question is yes and no. In most cases, as frustrating as it is to answer...the answer is it depends. Many states have laws on the books that require adult children to pay for their ...
