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Carrier’s Cavalry Celebrate Christmas

The team at the Law Offices of David L. Carrier celebrated a year of growth and achievement at their annual Christmas Party. Over 50 team members enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Thousand Oaks Country Club. The event was capped off with a Yankee Swap gift exchange.

Our New Holland Office is Open!

Visit us as we celebrate our newly relocated, vastly improved Holland office. Our new location features drive up convenience, first floor access and the same great cookies!

“A Night of Shopping” Benefiting The Walk To End Alzheimer’s

The Law Offices of David L. Carrier are hosting ‘A Night of Shopping’ open house to raise funds for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Join the community and shop to your hearts content. This event is free to attend. 10% of all purchases go directly to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Invite your friends, family, neighbors! […]

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Alzheimer’s Deaths on the Rise

The Centers for Disease Control says the number of people dying from Alzheimer’s Disease has jumped 54.5 percent since 1999. Data also show that an increasing number of those that died of the illness did so at home instead of in hospitals and other medical facilities. In 2014, 24.9 percent of Alzheimer’s patients died at home compared to […]

Join Us for Our Classic Car Cruise-In

Wash up your Ride and Come on out and enjoy some classic cars, good food and 50’s music. It will be fun for the whole family!   Hosted by the Law Offices of David L. Carrier When: Friday, August 11, 2017 4-7 PM Where: 4965 East Beltline Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 RSVP: Let us […]

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What Happens to Your Estate Plan If You Move?

Making an estate plan is not a one-time affair. Changes in your life may prompt you to revise your will, trust, power of attorney, or advance directives for health care. Even if you do not think any changes are necessary, it may still be a good idea to periodically speak with a Grand Rapids estate […]

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The Difference Between Medicaid Pre-Planning and Crisis Planning

Medicaid is designed to help seniors with limited means afford medical care, including long-term nursing home care. Since Michigan’s Medicaid program imposes strict limits on an applicant’s income and assets, some planning may be necessary to help ensure eligibility. Medicaid estate planning generally falls into two categories: pre-planning and crisis planning. Crisis Planning Crisis planning […]

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What is a sweetheart trust?

A revocable living trust is an estate planning tool that lets you transfer assets to a trustee. You can serve as your own trustee, allowing you to keep control over the assets during your lifetime. Upon your death, a successor trustee (that you previously named) assumes control of the trust and distributes its assets according […]

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Naming Guardians for Your Children

If you have minor children your first estate planning question is probably, “Who will take care of them if I die?” Naming a guardian for your child is a major decision. There are a number of things you need to consider before making your choice. Guardianships and Wills A guardian is someone appointed to care […]

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