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
via Lifehealthpro.com By Mary Merrell Bailey, Lifehealthpro.com June 26, 2015 The June wedding was spectacular and the newlyweds are back. So, what’s estate planning and life insurance got to do with it? As newly married couples continue to bask in the afterglow of their romantic honeymoon, it’s hard for them to imagine how anything could jeopardize their happiness. What could possiblyhappen? Life happens. And with … Continue reading What every married couple needs to know about estate planning
LANSING, MI (June 24, 2015) – Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. (ELM), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce the 7th Annual Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Awards. The Call to Justice Awards honor those that share the mission of Elder Law of Michigan to advocate for, educate, and assist many different people, with a continued focus on older adults and persons with … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan Announces the 7th Annual Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Awards
by Alexis Ringman, Project Administrator June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. LGBT Pride Month celebrates diversity, acknowledges the LGBT community, and commemorates the history of the LGBT social justice movement. According to the Administration On Aging, experts estimate between 1.75 and 4 million LGBT Americans ages 60 and over live in the U.S. and anticipate that number will increase. June is a … Continue reading Aging and the LGBT Community
by Christine Steinmetz, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is the third in a series regarding wills and trusts, part one can be found here and part two can be found here. In our previous post, we defined a will as a document that contains your instructions about how you want your assets (also known as your estate) distributed upon your death. A will allows you to determine who … Continue reading Wills vs.Trusts- Part 3
by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is part four of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. Part one can be found here, part two can be found here, and part three can be found here. The first three parts of this series focused on the seniors and the benefits of maintaining independent living and being able to … Continue reading Senior Independence – Support for Caregivers
by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is part three of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. Part one can be found here and part two can be found here. So, you are getting a little older. The body is just not what it used to be….it is little slower, a little less steady. The mind sometimes just … Continue reading Senior Independence – The Psychological Benefits of Aging in Place
by Kathryn Larlee, Attorney This post is part two of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. Part one can be found here. “It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth—and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up—that we will begin to live each day to … Continue reading Senior Independence – Community Care and Independent Living Programs
by Daryl Thompson, Hotline Attorney Winter might be coming to an end, but please keep in mind that if you are a senior citizen, you have the right to keep your heat on or get your heat turned on. All you have to do is ask. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regulates all the utilities except those owned or operated by government bodies. MPSC regulates … Continue reading Keeping the Heat on in Winter
