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Is This a Time Like No Other?

You may wonder what is going on. Why have governors, mayors, city councils betrayed the people? Did you suspect the cowardice now on display?
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C-Rations, Long-term Care & LifePlanning™

Every soldier and Marine, and some airmen and sailors, too, know the delights of the Combat Ration. Also known as the C-Ration or C-Rat.
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Confusion! That’s What Insurance is Today

Can we all agree that car insurance is confusing! Our politicians promised us new auto insurance laws to save us big money.
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Leaving Kids as Co-owners of Property

Good Idea or Big Mistake? When Mom died, she left ownership of her home to me and my sister. We both live in the home.
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Out of Control? Simplify Your Life

Do you find that many things are out of your control in these uncertain times? Some of us busy ourselves with many small chores and errands.
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What is Probate? Cleaning Up the Mess!

You know how it is. Everybody has something to say. And each one says something different. It is a whole choir singing flat: Financial Advisor.
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What a Difference a Day Makes…

On a perfect spring morning, two women were reading their Sunday paper. They were remarkably similar. Both had children and grandchildren.
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Do I Need a Trust as Part of My Estate Plan?

Everyone should have an estate plan in place, whether there is a global pandemic or things are just fine for you now.
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Security and Success: Choice Not Chance

It was a perfect midsummer afternoon, twelve years ago. Two men retired from the same Michigan manufacturing company.
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Salvation or Sucker Punch?

Our politicians promise new auto insurance laws to save us big money. Beginning July 2, 2020, we drivers will be saving millions! So they say.
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“Skilled Nursing Care” Without the Nursing Home?

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“Best Kept Secret” Provides Free Care; Thousands Don’t Know They’re Entitled to Benefits.
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Good News for Middle Class Michigan

Can't we all agree that nobody wants long-term care? It is too expensive? Who wants to go to a nursing home?
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What Have We Learned?

Work hard. Save for a rainy day. Pay it forward. Lend a hand. Play by the rules. Help the unfortunate. Worship as you will. Keep an open mind.
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We’re Back! Carrier Law is Reopening

The staff at Carrier Law is excited to see you and provide you with in-person meetings! We've made changes to ensure the safety of the families we serve.
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How to Document Your Wishes

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During these uncertain times, many are rushing to document their wishes. Here are three free documents to help you do so.
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Critical Documents to Have in Place

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Now more than ever, it's important for anyone 18 or older to have proper medical and financial power of attorney documents in place.
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Why You Need a Health Care Power Of Attorney

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If you do not have a Health Care POA in place, your family must go to court to secure guardianship to make decisions on your behalf.
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COVID-19 Updates

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In light of Governor Whitmer's executive order to stay at home, our offices are closed and we will not be conducting routine in-person meetings or workshops through April 13.
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The Tax Implications of the SECURE Act

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Congress recently passed – and the President signed into law – the SECURE Act, landmark legislation that may affect how you plan for your retirement. Many of the provisions go into effect in 2020, which means that now is the time to consider how these new rules may affect your tax and retirement-planning situation.
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What Celebrities Can Teach Us About the Importance of Estate Planning

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We still don’t know why the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and his daughter, among 7 others, crashed into a foggy hillside on January 26, 2020. Like with many unexpected deaths of celebrities, journalists have been speculating about what will happen to Kobe’s sizeable estate.
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Time to Double Check your Tax Assessor

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Coming soon to your mailbox will be a notice of assessment for all real estate you own in Michigan. These are important notices, that can have serious consequences if ignored. You need to read this letter carefully because it shows the taxable value for the upcoming year.
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Client Success Stories…

We were very happy with the information at the workshop on Estate Planning [LifePlan workshop]. Amanda was very helpful in explaining the options we could choose from to protect our assets from excessive taxes.

All questions were answered in depth and in a manner that was very understandable. I left feeling confident that we can contact them at any time for help navigating the system.

The staff are incredibly professional. My mother was treated with utmost respect. Her paperwork was organized and concise. I dealt with David and Jim and they spoke in terms my mother and I could understand.

I was totally lost when my husband’s dementia got bad. David and his group helped me feel in control again. They are there to help me whenever I need them. I should have done this sooner.

Perfect balance of pleasant and professional. Starting with workshops with targeted info, to chit chat with David (and all the staff we met) – great experience. Thank you!

My husband and I just returned from your workshop in Portage…We are so pleased we attended and came away with so much information and insight. The workshop was well organized, well presented and your staff was wonderful. Patrick made things fun, and as he promised, the time flew by. Thanks you again for 2 very well spent hours.

Donna & Stephanie are extremely professional, on top of everything, friendly and just a joy to work with. Very prompt on phone calls, emails, etc. I am very thankful for these two people!

We have been extremely pleased with the professional service of David and the staff. It has been a pleasure working with everyone to make sure our future is secure. David was also very helpful finding an out of state attorney to help our parent’s address their Elder law needs.

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“The Law Offices of David L. Carrier is an estate planning and elder law firm located in Western Michigan. Our main office is in Grand Rapids, and we have 3 other conveniently located offices in West Michigan. We specialize in medicaid crisis planning, estate planning, elder law, probate, wills and trusts.

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Grand Rapids, MI

Norton Shores, MI

Holland, MI

Portage, MI

Practice Areas

Medicaid Crisis Lawyers

Estate Planning Lawyers

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Family Trust

Probate Lawyers

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