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Individuals and families should consult a qualified Elder Law attorney for assistance when facing long-term care needs. Doing so can save you time and thousands of dollars, avoid missteps in care options, and provide peace of mind in navigating a complex industry. Before committing to paying for Elder Law services, it is a good idea…

The Children’s Bureau launched initiatives around National Adoption Month to call attention to many critical adoption issues. Adoption provides a rewarding way to grow families but can pose unique challenges. At any given time, there are about 3000 Michigan children awaiting adoption and about 114,000 throughout the United States. There are nearly four times that many…

Veterans deserve more than just one day of recognition. November has now been designated National Veterans and Military Families Month. While parades and accolades can be uplifting, many veterans and their families need help and guidance in dealing with their service’s physical and emotional complications. Thanks to the aging process, these needs intensify rather than…

by Amanda Murray Originally published in Res Ipsa Loquitur. One of the most controversial cases in the 21st century made its way through the judicial system and landed in the Supreme Court of the United States. By now, every person in the United States has heard of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In a…

One aspect of estate planning is protecting your assets and avoiding probate by establishing a trust. A living trust can help protect the assets you wish to leave behind to family members after your death. What Is a Revocable Living Trust? Without proper planning, at your death, your assets normally pass into probate. Probate is…

By Erin Fielder-Attia WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS ​AGENT UNDERSOMEONE’S ​POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCES By Erin Fielder-Attia When you (the principal) are working with a lawyer preparing power of attorney documents, you will most likely be receiving lots of legal advice. But what about if you were nominated as someone else’s…

ENERGY ASSISTANCE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS By Jeanne St. Onge Electric, natural gas, and propane bills are constantly fluctuating, which can have a major impact on household budgets. If you are having trouble paying your energy bills, it is important to know where to find help, especially as winter is quickly approaching. Below, you can…

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH By Jeanne St. Onge National Adoption Month, recognized each November, is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau that seeks to increase national awareness of adoption issues, bring attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the U.S. foster care system, and emphasize the value of youth engagement. ​National…

HOW TO BEHAVE IN A VIRTUAL COURTROOM By Jeanne St. Onge Courtrooms, whether physically in-person, or virtual via phone or video, are still a formal and serious setting. Below are some important reminders you should keep in mind before appearing in court for your virtual hearing. Download a copy of our Virtual Courtroom Etiquette tips…

UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS Defining what Special Needs Trusts are and why they are so important. By Jeanne St. Onge What is National Special Needs Law Month Each October, attorneys throughout the country celebrate National Special Needs Law Month by helping to educate those with special needs, their families, and their caregivers, about their legal…