Your One Stop for Elder and Disability Solutions

Get the updated book that covers all elder law and disability rights issues: incapacity planning, medical treatment decisions, long-term care, government benefits, and more. Gain fresh insight from estate planners, elder advocates, and top litigators. From determining capacity to handling SNTs to obtaining the best benefits for your client, there's something for everyone--no matter where you're at in your practice.

With this book, you will be able to:

• Anticipate and avoid issues caused by a client's incapacity
• Identify and get all the benefits available for veterans
• Ease your way through the guardianship process
• Set up a trust while maintaining eligibility for government benefits
• Draft an effective agreement between clients and in-home caregivers
• Understand changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care policy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights of the latest update include:

• A Michigan Supreme Court opinion regarding reasonable attorney fees
• New Michigan Court of Appeals cases concerning the use of irrevocable trusts by Medicaid applicants and claims for foreclosure surplus
• The latest statutory changes to the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, amended by 2024 PA 1
• The Uniform Power of Attorney Act, MCL 556.201-.505
• Updated Medicaid, Social Security, and veteran's benefit numbers for 2024