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Medicaid Estate Recovery
As our population ages, more and more seniors are turning to the Medicaid program for assistance in paying for long-term nursing home care. Read the full article
Medicaid Estate Recovery
Those who are fortunate enough to qualify for Medicaid benefits will have some or all of their nursing home care expenses paid for by Medicaid. Most seniors, once admitted to the nursing home, will live out the remainder of their lives with the assistance of skilled...
Extension of many of the 2001 Tax Act provisions
Once in awhile, the federal government passes a law that just plain makes sense. And as the old saying goes: if it doesn’t make dollars, it doesn’t make sense. Well, the 2010 Tax Act, more formally known as the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and...
Men of Achievement: GERALD M. MORELLO, JR.
GERALD M. MORELLO, JR. - Turning a penchant for problem solving and a desire to interact with others into a career in law was an easy decision for Mr. Morello. At a time when many people have left the state to work elsewhere, it’s refreshing to hear of someone who...
Estate Planning Update; understanding the new michigan trust code
In the past few months, I have received many telephone calls from clients and financial advisors regarding a new law that recently went into effect – the Michigan Trust Code. Many people have read or heard that the new law makes their estate plan obsolete, or may...
Tuition programs; how they can benefit you
With the rising costs of higher education, the burden of sending a child to a college or university is a greater concern for more and more people. In fact, the tuition rates for most Michigan colleges and universities have increased in excess of the rate of inflation....
Estate planning for a blended family
As an estate planning attorney, I often work with clients that have children from previous marriages. These blended families bring special and very important issues to the table and oftentimes present challenges to develop a proper plan. Read the full article
Tax implications: end of the year estate and tax planning
Every year around this time, our offices receive a flurry of telephone calls, from clients and financial advisors alike, with questions regarding end of year estate and tax planning. This year is no different. Read the full article
Top ten list of insurance planning mistakes – and how to fix them
While acknowledging David Letterman as the master of the Top Ten List, the following is my own Top Ten List of insurance planning mistakes and how to fix them. Read the full article