It is not wise to file a Medicaid application by yourself when their is a house involved. One little mistake could cost you thousands of dollars. ...

Can my soon to be ex-wife demand half of my inheritance I received a year ago. I live in Michigan?

Unfortunately, that can depend on a number of factors, including how good of a divorce attorney you have and the inclinations of the judge. In...

Can my father legally sign a living trust even though a stroke has caused his signature to be illegible?

There are several issues raised in your question. 1. Deeding the house to the trust will have no impact on the past due property taxes. Those...

Will it matter to me tax wise if I take a lump sum payment on an inherited annuity or spread it our over 5 years?

The answer is yes, but more information is needed to determine how much it will matter. If the annuity is a "qualified" annuity, than the whole...

I live in Mich. I want to gift my two kids a small amount of money, however I am 84, can I have this gift written up as a loan,.

On the other hand... If you gift and need to go to a nursing home within the next 5 years, they will penalize you for the gift. If we call it a...

Dad died, mom on medicaid in facility, how do I JTWROS mobile home?

If you add your name as a joint owner, it will be considered a gift by Medicaid. It must be reported and Mom would be assessed a penalty period...

Veteran Aid and Attendance Benefit

It is not legal to charge for assisting with applying for Veteran benefits. On the other hand, experienced attorneys who practice in the area long...

My widowed, elderly mother living in an assisted care facility has real estate ( home and land ) exclusively in her name.

You should consult an experienced elder law attorney. In addition to Probate issues, there may be Veteran benefits (if she is the widow of a...

Can absents of a nondisclosure agreement let an Elder-law of MI,firm off the hook, for there employee's abuse of their clients?

Elder Law of Michigan, Inc., is not a law firm. Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. (ELM), a 501(c)(3), is a nonprofit charitable organization.

The "Notice of Intent to File Claim and Request for Information," is sent to the family of every long term care Medicaid recipient after their...