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Giving Gifts: Big, Small in Ann Arbor …Or Not at All
December 14th, 2012
Everyone is talking about the importance of making big gifts in 2012, but the critical question for many, is how much can you realistically afford to gift without jeopardizing your own financial security? How much can you afford to gift…
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Medicare Won’t Pay Your Claim in Ann Arbor? Appeal It!
December 12th, 2012
Medicare processed 906 billion outpatient insurance claims in 2010 – and refused to pay 10 percent of them. But if you're a senior on Medicare with a denied claim, your odds of turning that around are surprisingly good if you appeal. …
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Trust Solutions for Blended Families in Ann Arbor
December 10th, 2012
Numerous studies show a senior widower is much less likely to stay single than his female counterpart… [and that] often leaves the question of how the father can protect the children’s inheritance if there is a second wife in the picture. In that…
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The Mysteries of Medicaid: One Myth Exposed
November 26th, 2012
If you have older family members or are a member of the aging population yourself, you are probably aware of a very poorly kept secret: people in America are living longer than ever before. This is creating new areas of concern for…
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Choosing Michigan Or Another State As Your State of (Estate Planning) Residence
November 7th, 2012
Six months south and six months north could be a great lifestyle in retirement but one place will need to be your legal domicile, your legal residence. And it’s the laws of that state which will dictate your estate planning. You will need to decide…
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Medicare Coverage Skilled Nursing Qualifications May Be Eased in Ann Arbor
October 31st, 2012
Tens of thousands of people with chronic conditions and disabilities may find it easier to qualify for Medicare coverage of potentially costly home health care, skilled nursing home stays and outpatient therapy under policy changes planned by the Oba…
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Money Management Help for the Elderly in Ann Arbor
October 17th, 2012
With the population aging, daily money managers are popping up to pay the bills and handle paperwork for those who lack the time, skill or desire to do it themselves. Helping care for an elderly loved one, or helping them care for themselves, can mea…
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