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Alzheimer’s Deaths on the Rise

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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…

New David L. Carrier workshop explains Medicaid program’s role in estate planning

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When it comes to estate planning and elder law, you could say the Law Offices of David L. Carrier sets the pace. Or, rather, they set the PACE. The Grand Rapids-based firm, which helps families navigate through complicated issues and laws surrounding…

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…

What Happens to Your Estate Plan If You Move?

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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…

The Difference Between Medicaid Pre-Planning and Crisis Planning

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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…

What is a sweetheart trust?

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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…

Naming Guardians for Your Children

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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…

How Much Does a Michigan Will Cost?

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A common question every estate planning lawyer gets is, “How much do you charge for a will?” There is no single answer. A will is not a standardized product. Each will has unique characteristics based on a person's financial, family, and…

How Divorce Affects Your Michigan Estate Plan

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Divorce is a complicated process of unwinding not just a marriage, but of property and other legal obligations. There are many legal issues to consider. For example, how does a divorce affect your will or other estate planning documents? Divorce…

The Role of an Executor in Michigan

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An executor, or personal representative, carries out the terms and provisions of a deceased person’s will. Typically, the creator of the will (also known as the testator) will name an executor who is responsible for closing out the testator’s…

Making Changes to Your Michigan Will

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Once you’ve created an estate plan, it’s important that you maintain it. For example, there might be additional beneficiaries that you want to add to your will or people that you want to take out of it. Remember, if you don’t keep your…

How to Create a Valid Trust

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Estate planning is an individual process -- what works for one person might not be the best option for distributing your assets. For example, you don’t have to create a will in order to dispose of your assets after death. Another option is…

Being Denied Medicaid in Michigan

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Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income people. It is jointly funded by the federal government and the states, including Michigan. The Michigan Medicaid plan identifies who is eligible for coverage, what health services…

Not just a fight against nursing home poverty

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This week The Law Offices of David L. Carrier announced its plan to donate $1,000.00 to Lisa Cober, a West Michigan woman who works to provide clothes and hygiene products to underprivileged children. Cober, a mother of three who was once homeless…

What to Do If Your Will Gets Challenged or Revoked in Michigan

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Everyone has heard stories about angry relatives contesting a deceased loved one's will. In reality, over 99 percent of wills are admitted to probate without incident. Michigan courts presume a will is valid unless there is evidence to the contrary.…

Special deliveries for Valentine’s Day

February is fast approaching and the Office of David Carrier is gearing up for a special Valentine's Day.

How Retirement Planning Affects Estate Planning

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Most Michigan residents have some form of retirement savings. The most common types of retirement accounts are IRAs, 401(k) plans, and Roth IRA plans. Each has specific rules governing how and when withdrawals are made. In addition, there are…

Witnessing and Reporting Nursing Home Abuse

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Sadly, nursing home abuse is an everyday occurrence in Michigan. In some cases the abuse takes the form of neglect. But sometimes the abuse escalates to physical or even sexual assault. Family members often suspect nursing home abuse but fail…

Join us for Tech Tuesdays

This program will introduce you to the digital world through technology education and hands on experience in a fun and relaxing environment. This is a FREE event hosted by The Law Office of David Carrier, PC.

Recognizing Scams

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While anyone can fall prey to a scam, many con artists choose to focus their attention on the elderly. Michigan seniors may find themselves the target of any number of scams involving Medicare, insurance, and estate planning. It is important…

Best Life Insurance Plan Options

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If you are currently thinking about estate planning and are considering purchasing life insurance, it is important to consider a number of different options. As an article in Consumer Affairs explains, while many Americans decide not to purchase…

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