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This information from SSA.gov outlines eligibility for Social Security spouse benefits and offers guidance on how to qualify based on your spouse’s record. Visit the SSA website for more details and to apply. Social Security helps you secure today and…

Most people avoid considering the possibility that they or a loved one might someday find themselves unable to make or communicate decisions or manage their own care or financial affairs. Unfortunately, estate planning and elder law attorneys see it happen…

Trusts and other estate planning tools can be confusing and intimidating, but it is important to understand the purpose of these instruments, and how to ensure that the components of your estate plan operate as they should. Not everyone wants…

Choosing the right individual or organization to serve as trustee of a trust in Michigan is an important task that requires careful thought, even when there is a seemingly obvious candidate. At Bassett Murray Law Group, we have been creating…

At some point, you have probably been asked, usually by a health care provider, whether you have an “advanced healthcare directive”.  For many people, that term is confusing even if they have actually completed some form that might qualify as…

Understanding the complexities of long-term care planning can be daunting, especially when safeguarding your hard-earned assets is involved. At Bassett Murray Law Group, we understand your concerns about the future. Let’s delve into the crucial topic of asset protection in…

Many people, when they consider what “estate planning” might mean for them, imagine that it deals primarily with what happens to their loved ones or their estate (their property) after they die.  They may not be thinking about planning for…

Discovering elder abuse is both troubling and challenging, especially when it comes to proving it in court. At Bassett Murray Law Group, we’re committed to guiding families through these difficult times. This post will explore what evidence is essential for…

Understanding the legal options when a loved one faces abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility is crucial. At Bassett Murray Law Group, we empathize with the distress this situation brings to families. This guide outlines the steps…