by Stephen Johnston | Jan 19, 2021 | Will and Trust, Attorney
There are a few things to consider when thinking about protecting your parent’s assets. Long term care costs, ill-intentioned family members, scams, debt, and outdated wills or trusts. The first thing you should do is have a conversation with your parents about this....
by Stephen Johnston | Jan 12, 2021 | Attorney, Will and Trust
I think by now, we have established that Estate Planning is extremely important but sometimes complicated and unique to each situation. You should always get a professional to help you. You might think you can plan for everything, but we are human, we forget...
by Stephen Johnston | Dec 31, 2020 | Attorney, Will and Trust
Let’s start simple. What exactly is Michigan Medicaid? It is a health care program that provides medical and health-related assistance to low-income individuals and families. Typically with no health insurance or inadequate health insurance. It mostly serves the...
by Stephen Johnston | Dec 30, 2020 | Attorney, Will and Trust
Today let’s begin with a fun fact, instead of jumping right into definitions. The term “Ladybird” came from the lawyer who created this type of deed – he used the names of the Johnson family in example for showing how the deed worked, as the deed became popular, the...
by Stephen Johnston | Nov 18, 2020 | Attorney, Will and Trust
A Financial POA is an arrangement you make, with someone you trust totally, to handle your finances if you aren’t available, become incapacitated or in the event of your passing. A non-durable POA will last until the principal (you) revokes it, dies or becomes...
by Stephen Johnston | Aug 26, 2020 | Attorney, Will and Trust
The first thing you should think about doing to start protecting your loved ones AND yourself in the event of your death, or should you become incapacitated – Draft a Will. This is a very important thing to have in place and more than half Americans do not have this....