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Do you have concerns about your client's capacity?
February 20th, 2023
You may have come across a situation where you have concerns that your client has, or you suspect has, evidence of some loss of memory, and/or problems with language, problem solving, and other thinking abilities. Perhaps you have an elder client who…
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A Simple Guide To Filing For An Adult Guardianship In Michigan
May 16th, 2022
What is Adult Guardianship? Filing for an adult Guardianship can appear daunting at first. However, with some simple guideline, the process can be straightforward. A Guardianship allows a person to make medical and placement decisions for another per…
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Categories: Guardianships
Do I Need A Will?
April 14th, 2022
More than half of American adults don’t have a last will and testament or any type of estate plan. Many of them have been meaning to get around to estate planning, but have put it off for one reason or another. But many others simply don’t see th…
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Do I Need a Death Certificate to Open an Estate in Michigan?
April 23rd, 2020
A guide to alternative documents you can use to open an estate in Michigan when there is no death certificate.
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What To Consider Before Hiring A Probate Attorney In Michigan
May 1st, 2019
How do you know what to look for before retaining a probate attorney in Michigan? This informative blog will provide you with invaluable tips to guide you in the right choice to represent you for your probate matter.
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Categories: Probate Litigation
What Is Probate Mediation in Michigan?
April 29th, 2019
Probate mediation is a valuable resource for families and other parties involved n a probate or elder dispute to resolve the dispute without the stress, cost and uncertainty of probate litigation.
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Categories: Probate Litigation
Elder Undue Influence - A Checklist Of Red Flags
February 17th, 2019
A check list of red flags for potential undue influence and exploitation of elder adults
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When Is Probate Litigation The Right Choice in Michigan?
January 10th, 2019
Probate disputes typically involve private family matters: the death of a loved one, conflict over an inheritance or concern over the decline of a elder relative. The best outcome is to resolve disputes about family members privately without the inte…
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Categories: Probate Litigation
What is a Guardian?
January 1st, 2019
In Michigan, the need for guardianship is growing as the numbers of aging adults with diminished capacity increase. In this blog post, I explain what a guardian does, as well as a guardian’s powers and limitations. What is a Guardian? A guardia…
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Alcohol Use Disorder in Elder Adults
September 1st, 2018
Alcohol Abuse in Elders By 2030, one-third of the U.S. population will be age 55 or older. There is no reason why elder adults should not be able to drink responsibly as they age. However, excessive alcohol abuse, known as Alcohol Abuse Disorder (AUD…
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