What Is Elder Law and How Can We Help?

Elder law is estate planning for the rest of us.  If you are concerned about nursing home expenses, protecting assets from estate recovery, or are concerned about incapacity, we can help you as Michigan elder law attorneys.

As you approach and pass retirement age, there can be some very difficult choices with regard to long term-care, maintaining your assets, transferring your assets to your spouse or children, and maintaining eligibility and qualifying for Medicaid.

Aging with dignity is an important value at Witzke Berry PLLC.

The rules for qualifying for Medicaid, with estate recovery on the horizon, are complex and ever changing. Let us, the elder law lawyers at Witzke Berry PLLC, assist you with your elder law issues.

Bloomfield Hills elder law attorney, Christopher J. Berry, Esq. is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).  NAELA is comprised of elder law attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting seniors and people with disabilities.  You can learn more about NAELA by clicking on the following link:  National Academny of Elder Law Attorneys.

Michigan Medicaid Planning Lawyers

One of the ways that Witzke Berry PLLC can assist your family is helping you navigate the confusing Medicaid process.  If you have a family member entering a nursing home or facing the possibility of entering a nursing home, you may be able to receive Medicaid benefits.  It is important to speak with a Michigan Medicaid planning attorney if someone in your family is faced with this situation.

Michigan Veteran's Aid and Assistance Pension

If you are a Michigan resident and also a Veteran, you may be able to access additional benefits through the Veteran's Aid and Assistance program.  This pension may be able to assist with some of the costs of Michigan long-term care costs.  It is important to speak to an Michigan attorney familiar with Veteran's benefits to maximize the benefits received.