The long term care ombudsman in Michigan has long had access to nursing homes, and patient records, in order to carry out their mission. The many Covid-19 related restrictions though made this work challenging, particularly if it seemed that a face to face meeting or the like might be smart in order to advocate on [...]
When it comes to the issue of nursing home visitation, it's likely that old rules intended to slow the spread of Covid-19 in vulnerable populations, and the staff working in the homes, confounded almost everyone. Essentially, especially early on, before vaccines were developed, the common approach was virtual complete isolation. Then, as time went on, [...]
The feds want folks on Medicare to know or remember that Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no additional cost to you, so if anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can be skeptical--even bet it’s a scam. Sure, if you are getting treatment, even shots, [...]
Do you need to plan a year end review, or even just a simple "legal check up" on issues or business or estate affairs or the like, to see if you are in good shape for the weeks, months or years ahead? Do you have nagging questions or concerns about your affairs or the affairs [...]
Medical Marijuana and disabled persons who have special needs trusts? It is a bit of a new world, as many states are struggling with medical marijuana laws, and particularly how those laws work well with or how they don't work well with, federal law. In the realm of folks with special needs, the various challenges [...]
An important decision just out by the Michigan Supreme Court will probably help families who need some help with paying for long term nursing home costs. The state of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services or Department of Human Services has a big big role in administering the various Medicaid Programs in Michigan--even though [...]
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same sex couples and adoption in Michigan--adoption agencies can no longer discriminate if they want to receive state funds for adoption services
estate planning important, avoid "default" intestate plans.....if you live in Mid Michigan we can help
Seeing a lawyer usually costs money. It can scare folks into inaction, so we are sharing typical costs below, on both an hourly basis and in some of our "flat fee" areas. Usually seeing a lawyer or addressing a problem or issue early on, makes sense, since playing "mop up" usually is more expensive [...]
