by Christine Steinmetz, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is part of a series regarding wills and trusts. Previous posts in this series can be found here. In our previous posts, we discussed that a will always goes through probate. We also began talking about how a trust avoids probate. As we discussed previously, probate administration is the court process to distribute property owned by an individual … Continue reading Wills vs. Trusts – Part 5
The Ingham County Bar Association and Legal Services of South Central Michigan present: Free legal advice at their annual Ask a Lawyer event Date: Thursday, Oct 22, 2015 Time: 4:30 P.M. –7:30 P.M. Location: Cooley Law School lobby, 300 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing Who’s invited?: Members of the community The purpose of this event is to provide citizens of our community with access to an … Continue reading Announcement: Lansing area “Ask a Lawyer” event
On October 2, 2015, the Plymouth Congregational Church, in conjunction with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, is hosting a CarFit Checkup. CarFit is a FREE, interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicle “fit” them to increase safety and mobility when they hit the road. Review 12 key areas of your fit to your car such as adequate space from the steering wheel, proper seat … Continue reading AARP Driver Safety’s CarFit Event
by Char Brooks, JD, Project Healthy Living Coach Having a pet is one of life’s greatest joys. The playful ways pets adore their owners is simply priceless. Along with enjoying their fun antics comes the responsibility of caring for your pet as they age. September is Senior Pet Wellness Month and this is a great time to learn about what it takes to take care of … Continue reading September is Senior Pet Wellness Month
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On September 15, 2015, hundreds of seniors attended the Senior Independence Benefits Fair held at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI (pictured above). The event was co-sponsored by Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. (ELM), Detroit Area Agency on Aging, the National Council on Aging, the Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative, and the Center for Financial Health. Speakers presented on a wide range of topics including: … Continue reading ELM co-sponsors Senior Independence Benefits Fair in Detroit
by Karen Flores, J.D., Hotline Attorney It is no surprise that most people would prefer to live in their own home as they age rather than relocate to Assisted Living or a Long Term Care facility. Many homes, however, were not designed or built to accommodate the changing physical needs of the aging. In order to promote independent living and aging in place, the National … Continue reading CAPS – Certified Aging in Place Specialist
By Christine Steinmetz, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is the fourth in a series regarding wills and trusts, part one can be found here, part two here, and part three here. This blog is the fourth in a series regarding wills and trusts. Many clients call the hotline each week with questions regarding living trusts. In our previous post, we began discussing living trusts. In this … Continue reading Wills vs. Trusts- Part 4
by Karen Flores, J.D., Hotline Attorney As most citizens are aware, on June 26, 2015 the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. While the decision most likely means that there will be more married couples in the United States, the American Psychological Association website reveals the discouraging statistic that 40-50 percent of married couples in the U.S. divorce and that the divorce rate for … Continue reading Celebrating Marriage
by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney The spectre of medical debts haunts many people and especially those who are living on fixed incomes. According to a study done at Harvard University, the leading cause of bankruptcy is medical debt in this country. The study also shows that 78% of filers had some form of insurance, so those with medical insurance are not immune to the … Continue reading Medical Debt and Non-Profit Hospitals
by Jill Castro, PsyD, LP, Aging Certificate Coordinator & Assistant Director of Clinical Training, Michigan School of Professional Psychology Between 2010 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience rapid growth in its older population. By 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million; more than double the expected population of 40.2 million in 2010. The anticipated growth of the … Continue reading Certificate in the Psychology of Aging & Well-being Announcement for Social Workers
