More and more our Michigan estate planning clients are concerned about things other than avoiding estate taxes or probate. A big concern for our clients has been the rising cost of long-term care. In South East Michigan, long-term care costs can run a couple thousand dollars for home care, $2000-$7000 for assisted living, and $7000-$10,0000…
AARP says Michigan is placing to many seniors in nursing homes
Long-term care costs are typically not planned for in your typical estate planning documents. A Michigan elder law attorney should be consulted to ensure that your estate plan provides for more than just estate tax protection.
Some in Michigan are looking to privatize DHS services.
Will the government pay for long-term care costs moving forward?
Insurance Company Ordered to Pay $34 Million to Senior with Nursing Home Bills
Michigan baby boomers and seniors are looking to long-term care insurance as a way to mitigate increasing long-term care costs.
Special Needs Trust for a loved one
Michigan veterans benefits elder law attorney discusses VA Benefits and Mediare
Consider consulting a lawyer who specializes in elder care to find out what the current laws are where your loved one needing long-term care lives—and how the rules are changing.