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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 52 min read
Decoding the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit
Navigating the complexities of long-term care is a challenge many Michigan seniors face, especially when trying to access financial...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Jun 283 min read
Medicaid Estate Recovery: Will Michigan File to Collect Medicaid Assistance Repayment from Your Estate?
Long-term care is expensive, whether hiring someone to come into your home or paying for care in a nursing home. Medicaid is often used...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Jun 282 min read
Deed Dangers: Be Aware!
As we age, it's natural to start thinking about the legacy we'll leave behind. For many of us, a significant part of that legacy is our...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Apr 12 min read
Navigating Bank Account Beneficiary Decisions
As a trusted elder law attorney for more than 20 years, I've witnessed firsthand the anxieties families experience surrounding financial...
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Steve Tomkowiak
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Fair Housing: When Old Criminal Records Lead to Homelessness
Our office recently served a Black man who was convicted in 1976 and 1982 for the charge “assault with intent to do great bodily harm...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Estate Planning Made Simple
With the final crescendo of the closing year upon us, I wonder how many people have their personal legal affairs in order? Many people...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Nursing Home Placement Requires Research, Participation
“I’ll never put my loved one in a nursing home.” Sound familiar? Yet, there are many reasons someone might actually need to go into a...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Ladybird Deeds: Leaving Real Estate to Loved Ones
It’s considered the simplest and least expensive way to transfer real estate when a person dies – with an equally lovely name – the...
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Kelli King-Penner, Esq. & Melissa Dixon, Esq., Mannor Law Group, PLLC
Jul 5, 20232 min read
All About Wills 101
What is a Will? Think of a Last Will and Testament as a letter you write to a judge detailing your final wishes about what to do with...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Mar 31, 20233 min read
How Important is it For You to Have a Will?
Do you really need a will? The simple answer to that question is, wait for it: It depends. Most people own assets of some kind when they...
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K. Renee
Dec 9, 20222 min read
City Council Gives Detroit Tenants “Right to Counsel” - Funds to Pay Legal Fees Not Yet Released
The Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition is a group composed of Detroit residents, advocates, community organizations, lawyers, and...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Choosing a Trustworthy Trustee
When it comes to estate planning, it’s dependability that matters most. When your assets are on the line, it’s important to pick the...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Oct 7, 20224 min read
Advice for Caregivers: Five Steps to Leap Legal Hurdles
Family members of aging loved ones are increasingly stepping into the role of helper or caregiver. Fulfilling these responsibilities...
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Steve Tomkowiak
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Combatting Discriminatory Appraisal Practices Which Cost Homeowners Their Equity
Many adults consider homeownership to be the realization of the “American Dream.” Homeownership can enhance self-worth, improve...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Jun 29, 20223 min read
Guardianships -Another Take on the Pros and Cons of Probate Court
If you have heard the word “guardianship” recently, it was probably in the context of a scathing news article about complications and/or...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Giving Money to Family Can be Deemed a Gift, Complicating Medicaid Eligibility
Many people are aware of the five year “look back” period for long term care Medicaid eligibility which takes financial transactions...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Mar 28, 20222 min read
Dementia Diagnosis: Legal Steps to Take ASAP
Finding out that you or a loved one has dementia can seem overwhelming. It is easy to go into denial or avoid making important decisions....
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urbanagingnews
Mar 25, 20223 min read
The Ladybird Deed
It’s considered the simplest and least expensive way to transfer real estate when a person dies – with an equally lovely name – the...
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Miriam Bingham
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Michigan’s Financial Exploitation Prevention Act Empowers Banks to Ask Questions and Take Action
Banks and other financial institutions are asking customers more questions as they process transactions. Those extra steps are now...
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