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  • 2024
    • December
      • Special Needs Trusts: New Law Updates
      • Are Separate Trusts Obsolete?
    • November
      • Estate Planning for Pets
    • October
      • Ladybird Deeds
      • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
      • The Ethical Will: Passing Down Values and Wisdom
    • September
      • Should You Have a Prenup in Your Estate Plan?
      • DIY Estate Planning with the Help of Chat GPT
      • Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse
    • August
      • BRMM Attorneys Honored as Michigan Super Lawyers for 2024
      • Homeowner Deed Mistakes: How to Avoid Them
      • Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
      • Spotlight on Women’s Legal and Financial Health
      • Tangible vs. Intangible Property
    • July
      • How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan
    • May
      • Declining Estate Planning
    • April
      • Planning for Long-Term Care
      • The Michigan Family Protection Act: What You Should Know
    • March
      • Tax Planning with an Eye on Upcoming Income and Estate Tax Changes
      • I'll Be There for You: Lessons from Matthew Perry's Estate
      • What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act in 2024
    • February
      • Danielle Mayoras Discusses Estate and Financial Planning in 2024
    • January
      • The Legal and Financial Advantages of Marriage
      • What Does It Mean to Fund a Trust?
      • Understanding Probate Mediation in Michigan
      • Estate Planning for Dementia or Alzheimer's Concerns
      • What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Holiday Family Gatherings Present the Perfect Opportunity to Discuss Estate Planning
    • November
      • Legal Options to Protect Your Aging Loved Ones in Michigan
      • Common Challenges in Michigan Trust Administration and How to Overcome Them
      • Choosing the Right Executor for Your Michigan Estate
      • Estate Planning and Breast Cancer Awareness
    • October
      • What Is A Charitable Trust?
      • Aretha Franklin’s Estate Plan and the Validity of Handwritten Wills
      • How Prenuptial Agreements Affect Estate Plans
    • September
      • Examples of Breach of Fiduciary Duty
    • August
      • The Michigan Probate Process
      • What are the Advantages of a Revocable Trust?
      • What Types of Irrevocable Trusts are There?
      • The Importance of Incapacity Planning
    • July
      • Understanding the Different Types of Wills
      • Understanding the Basics of Special Needs Planning
    • June
      • Setting Up a Retirement Trust
      • Lawyer Danielle Mayoras Advises Parents of the Importance of a Power of Attorney for Children Going to College and High School G
      • How to Avoid Sibling Rivalry with Estate Planning
    • April
      • BRMM Law’s Danielle Mayoras Advises Women During Women’s History Month to Update Their Estate Planning Documents
      • BRMM Law’s Danielle Mayoras Discusses the Importance of Updating Estate Planning Documents this Spring on WDIV TV
      • How To Avoid Intestate Succession with Your Estate
    • March
      • Payable on Death and Transfer on Death Accounts
      • Attorney Danielle Mayoras Discusses the Importance of Estate Planning on WXYZ
    • February
      • What to Know About Simplified Portability Procedures
      • Andy Mayoras Discusses the Estate of Lisa Marie Presley on Extra TV
    • January
      • Setting Up a Charitable Trust in Michigan
  • 2022
    • December
      • Danielle Mayoras Discusses Estate Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs on Podcast
    • November
      • What to Know When Challenging a Will
      • Creditor Claims and Paying Debts of an Estate
      • Expense Reimbursement for Estate Executor
    • October
      • Designating Co-Executors of a Will
      • Does Debt Pass to the Heirs of An Estate?
    • September
      • Discussing End of Life Planning With an Elderly Parent
    • August
      • Establishing Power of Attorney for Your Child Going to College
      • Andy Mayoras Discusses the Charles Manson Estate
    • June
      • What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
      • When You Should Get an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
    • May
      • Estate Planning for Digital Assets
      • Michigan Works to Help Elders Stay at Home
    • April
      • How to Choose a Long-Term Care Facility
    • March
      • How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Planning
      • How to Avoid Unintended or Accidental Disinheritance
    • February
      • 3 Common Myths About Medicaid Planning
      • Plan for a Child with Special Needs Using a Letter of Intent
    • January
      • Is Caregiver Syndrome a Real Medical Diagnosis?
      • Can a Trust Convey Property in Michigan?
      • Britney Spears Conservatorship: Fighting Conservatorship Abuse
  • 2021
    • November
      • Exceptions to Irrevocable Trusts
      • How Patient Advocates Help Veterans
    • October
      • Who is Responsible for Attorney Fees in a Probate Case?
      • Why You Should Designate a Patient Advocate, AKA Medical Durable Power of Attorney
      • Discovery in Michigan Probate Court Litigation
    • September
      • When May a Contested Guardianship Proceeding Be Necessary?
      • Fraudulent Estate Planning Scams to Avoid
    • August
      • Losing in Probate Court: To Appeal or Not to Appeal
    • July
      • Estate Planning with a Tangible Personal Property List
      • How Long Is Probate in Michigan?
    • June
      • Choosing the Right Special Needs Trust
      • What Are the Duties of an Executor or Personal Representative of a Will?
    • May
      • The Difference Between Per Capita and Per Stirpes Beneficiary Designations
      • What is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
    • April
      • Significant Changes to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Pending in Congress
      • Revocable v. Irrevocable Trust: What’s the Difference?
    • March
      • Who Can Open a Safe Deposit Box After Death?
      • How Does the Court Establish Conservatorship?
    • February
      • Attorney-Client Privilege in Probate Litigation
      • Advantages of Lady Bird Deeds in Michigan
    • January
      • How To Terminate Guardianship in Michigan
  • 2020
    • December
      • Proper Prior Planning Prevents Probate Problems
      • What Is Living Probate — and How Can You Avoid It?
      • Can a Beneficiary Enforce the Terms of a Trust?
    • November
      • Do You Need a Lawyer to Make an Estate Plan?
      • What Does It Mean to Contest a Will in Michigan?
    • October
      • Should Everyone Have a Will?
      • What Happens If the Personal Representative of an Estate Fails to Administer the Estate Properly?
    • September
      • How Does Your Estate Plan Change As You Age?
      • What To Do If a Caregiver Takes Advantage of Your Aging Parent
    • August
      • Can You Probate a Copy of a Will in Michigan?
    • July
      • Why Do You Need Durable Powers of Attorney in Your Estate Plan?
      • Michigan Guardianship Visitation Law Authorizes Court Appointment of Limited Guardians
    • June
      • Estate Planning For a Child With Special Needs
      • What Happens If Family Members Disagree About Care of an Elder Parent?
    • May
      • What Is the Role of a Trust in an Estate Plan?
      • How Do You Remove a Trustee in Michigan?
    • April
      • Wills & Estate Plans Are More Necessary Than Ever During Covid-19
      • Remote Notary Services in Michigan
      • Estate Planning During a Pandemic: Why You Shouldn't Do It Yourself
      • When Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan?
    • March
      • Why Your Coronavirus (COVID-19) Checklist Should Include Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances
      • Does Your Aging Parent Have the Mental Capacity to Make a Will?
    • February
      • New Federal SECURE Act Affects Estate Planning for IRAs & 401(k) Plans
      • Medicaid Planning Options for Elder Married Couples Affirmed in Landmark Michigan Court Cases
    • January
      • Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax Considerations in Michigan Estate Planning
      • A Will Is Not an Estate Plan (Here’s Why)
  • 2019
    • March
      • Danielle and Andy's TV Show: "Fortune Fights"
  • 2018
    • September
      • Urgent Bulletin: New Regulations for VA Pension and Other Needs Based Benefits Effective October 18, 2018
    • July
      • BRMM Wins Significant Elder Law Case in Michigan Court of Appeals
    • May
      • Does an Executor or Trustee Have a Duty to Maintain Confidentiality?
      • What Happens When The Family Can't Get Along?
      • Florida Powers of Attorney: What Michigan Snowbirds Need to Know
      • New Data Added to Government's Hospital Compare Website that is Already Booming
    • April
      • What Is the Importance of Registering a Michigan Trust?
      • Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Changes in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act Provide New Opportunities for Tax Savings
      • Mild Alzheimer's Lowers Financial Acumen - Empasizing the Need for Planning ASAP
      • When Should Family Members Be Compensated as Caregivers?
    • March
      • Should You Consider a Domestic Asset Protection Trust for Your Michigan Vacation Home?
      • Challenging a Patient Advocate Designation / Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney
      • Congress Closes Kiddie Tax Loophole
      • Coming Soon: Five-Star Rating System for Nursing Homes
      • Addressing Poor Care in Nursing Homes
    • February
      • What Problems Will Your Family Face If You Die Without a Will?
      • What to Do if You Inherit an IRA
      • Clock on Medicare's Three-Day Hospitalization Requirement for SNF Coverage Starts at Inpatient Admittance
      • Nursing Home Negligence and Medical Malpractice in Michigan
    • January
      • Removal of a Trustee in Michigan: The Rules Are Clear
      • What's in Your Parent's Wallet? (And What That Means for You)
      • Important Tips: Why and How to Fund a Trust
      • Challenges Involving Joint Assets, Wills and Trusts
      • What to Expect at a Michigan Guardianship Hearing
  • 2017
    • December
      • BRMM Wins Trust Litigation Case in the Michigan Court of Appeals
      • How Is a Trust Created?
      • Celebrity Money Battles
      • Estate Planning, Retirement and Divorce: What You Should Know
    • November
      • What to Do When an Aging Parent Needs Help with Decisions - But Doesn't Realize It
      • ABLE Accounts in Michigan - Savings Plans for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
      • Ethics of Nursing Home / Medicaid Planning
      • Caregiver Agreements Become More Popular: Relatives Can Be Paid To Look After Elderly
      • Can an Ex-Spouse Still Inherit under a Will?
    • October
      • Will You Owe 2016 Gift Taxes?
      • I'm a Florida Snowbird from Michigan - Where Should I Find a Lawyer?
      • By Failing to Prepare You Are Preparing to Fail
      • Warning Signs of Financial Exploitation of Elders
    • September
      • What Is Medicaid and How Can It Help You?
      • What Every Caregiver Must Know in These Uncertain Financial Times
      • Are Living Wills Valid in Michigan?
      • Our Michigan Law Firm Serves Client Needs in Florida
      • What is a "No Contest" Clause in a Will?
    • August
      • Vast Majority of Senior Citizens Do Not Understand Donut Hole in Medicare Drug Program
      • Stealing from an Estate Can Lead to Double Damages Under Michigan Law
      • What Can I Do When the Personal Representative Named in the Will Fails to Start the Probate Process?
      • Litigating Undue Influence Disputes
      • Bill Signed Removing 'Mentally Retarded' From Federal Laws
      • Lessons from Tom Clancy's Estate: The Cost of Words
    • July
      • Prince Estate Faces Trouble Because No Trust or Will Exists
      • What Is a Spendthrift Clause in a Trust?
      • The Interplay Between Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, and Conservatorships
    • June
      • Two Legal Papers You Shouldn't Live Without
      • BRMM Wins Michigan Appellate Case on Beneficiary Designation and Attorney Fee Provisions in Divorce Judgment
      • Can a Lost or Accidentally Destroyed Will Be Valid? Last Will and TestamentTo probate a Last Will and Testament in Michigan, as
      • Baby Boomers Lose Savings Paying for Parents' Care
      • Are Revocable Living Trusts Only for Rich People?
    • May
      • David Bowie: Creative Estate Planning at Its Finest
      • Troy, Michigan Attorneys Danielle & Andy Mayoras Featured in DBusiness Magazine
      • What Is a Patient Advocate Designation?
      • Autism Awareness Month: A Call to Compassion
      • Forgery in Wills and Trusts
    • April
      • Domestic Asset Protection Trusts Are Now Legal in Michigan
      • "Trial & Heirs'" Top Five Tips to Avoid Common Estate Planning Mistakes!
      • Trade Life Insurance for Long-Term Care
      • The Power of a Living Trust: Top 7 Reasons Why You Need One
      • Dementia Prevention
      • Michigan Personal Representative and Trustee Duties: When Siblings Can't Agree How To Jointly Administer an Estate or Trust
    • March
      • Top Ten Reasons for Not Getting an Estate Plan
      • Different Types of Dementia and Thinking Ahead by Estate Planning in Michigan
      • Delays in Social Security Disability Cases at Record Highs
      • The Michigan Slayer Statute: A Killer Cannot Profit from His or Her Wrong
    • February
      • Top 10 Ways to Keep Your Legal Affairs Organized
      • BRMM Probate Litigation Attorney Talks About Bobbi Kristina Brown's Estate and Robin Williams' Estate on Entertainment Tonight
      • Funeral and Burial Planning and Common Disputes
    • January
      • Top 10 Must-Dos for IRAs
      • Could Your Cell Phone Help Shield You From Alzheimer's?
      • What Medical and Pension Benefits Are Available to Veterans?
  • 2016
    • December
      • Many Seniors Who Want to Stay at Home Face Financial Crisis
      • Tools you don't want to use
      • What Is the Difference Between Estate Planning and Elder Law?
      • Danielle and Andy Mayoras Publish Forbes Article on Legal Aspects of IVF
    • November
      • Ronald Barron Honored with Prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award
      • The Mess They Left
    • October
      • What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Elder Abuse and Neglect?
      • The Federal Estate Tax Is Dead: Now What?
      • Trust Administration
      • Estate Planning: Deciding Who Gets What
      • What Happens When A Power of Attorney Acts Improperly?
    • September
      • 4 Reasons a Will Can Be Contested
      • The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning
      • "The 6 Most Controversial Celebrity Wills: Michael Jackson, Leona Helmsley, Princess Diana and More"
      • What You Need to Administer a Trust
      • Eight Steps to Make Life Easier for Your Heirs
      • Driving and Alzheimer's: When Should Alzheimer's Patients Stop Driving?
    • August
      • Estate Planning Implications of Buying a Second Home
      • What Is a Special Needs Trust & Do I Need One?
      • Taxpayer May Deduct Medical Expenses and Real Estate Taxes Paid by Another
      • 2 Things You Must Know About Revocable Living Trusts
      • Do It Yourself Estate Planning Is Like Do It Yourself Brain Surgery
    • July
      • Be Medicareful
      • Memory Lapse or Alzheimer's? Multi-Tasking Fuels Forgetting
      • Medicare to Reward Doctors Who Spend More Time with Patients
    • June
      • Study Reveals that Half of Caregivers are Spending 10 Percent of Their Income to Care for an Older Loved One
    • May
      • The Future and Security of your Son or Daughter (What is Special Needs Planning)
      • Stay at Home Insurance
      • Special Needs Trusts Permissible Distributions
      • A Disabled Child Adds Uncertainty to Estate Planning BY LYNN ASINOF
      • Marriage and Social Security Benefits
      • Estate Planning for Florida Snowbirds from Michigan
    • April
      • Disability Planning: Controlling your Medical & Financial Decisions in the Event of a Disability
      • What to Do When Someone Contests Your Loved One's Will
      • The Basics of Life and Estate Planning
      • Making the Case to Buy an Annuity
      • Learn from Michael Jackson's Estate Mistakes: Michael Jackson's Mother Won't Administer his Estate
      • What is a Will and How Does a Will Work?
    • March
      • Veterans Assistance Update
      • Solving Your Greatest Worry
      • Introduction into the Estate Planning Process
      • Key Elder Law Numbers for 2009
      • IRS to Publish New Proposed Regulations for 529 Plans
      • Medicaid Application Checklist
    • February
      • Estate Plans Compared (Wills vs. Trusts)
      • Senior Citizens that Bring Companions to Medical Visits are More Satisfied with Care
      • WDIV Interview
      • Interesting Reading: George Washington's Will Included Arbitration Clause
    • January
      • A Summary of new Medicaid Laws and Michigan's New Estate Recovery Laws
      • Tax Deductions for Assisted Living Costs
      • Senior Citizens Learning to Fall Like a Skydiver Can Reduce Hip Fractures by 70 Percent
      • Injury, Sure, But Hold the Insult. Facing a Tax Bill on Cancelled Debt? There is a Way Out...
      • What is Elder Law?
  • 2015
    • December
      • Seeking the Best Medical Care Prices
      • How to Talk to Mom and Dad About Moving
    • November
      • Secrets of Successful Time Management
      • Research Indicates Vitamin D Reduces Falls
      • Planning Strategies for Individuals with Special Needs from Mid Life and Beyond
      • Forbes: Kaley Cuoco's Divorce from Ryan Sweeting - The Truth About Prenups
      • How Parents Can Provide Financially for a Special Needs Child in This Uncertain Economy
    • October
      • How to Talk with an Aging Parent about Memory Loss
      • People Notice Changes in Loved Ones during the Holidays
    • September
      • Peace of Mind for $750 a Month
      • Hope For Homeowners: New Program Will Help Those in Foreclosures or Those Having Trouble Making Mortgage Payments
    • August
      • Paperless World Can Leave Heirs in the Dark
      • Highlights of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
    • July
      • Hidden Social Security Option
    • June
      • Obama, Democrats Plan to Keep Estate Tax
      • Nursing Home Rating Tool Launched
    • May
      • November 2013 - BRMM Bulletin - Expert guidance. Exceptional counsel. Unmatched Experience.
      • Florida Snowbirds from Michigan: Considerations in Choosing Your State of Residence
    • April
      • Andy and Danielle Mayoras Author Article in Forbes Showing Why Zuckerberg's Charitable Plan Should Be Applauded
      • New Tax Laws
      • Andrew and Danielle Mayoras Featured in Michigan Today
      • Ethical Wills - Bequeath Your Values Along with Your Valuables
    • March
      • New Tax Breaks a Relief to Homeowners
      • BEWARE: Illegal Provision in Nursing Home Contracts
    • February
      • New Regulations Prevent Creditors From Seizing Federal Benefits
      • New Law Brings Big Changes to Reverse Mortgages
      • Are My Veterans Benefits Taxable? It Depends!
    • January
      • How Do I Prove Whether Mom Was - Or Was Not - Competent When She Changed Her Will?
      • 'New' Dementia Affects 1.3 Million But Is Often Unknown to Doctors
  • 2014
    • December
      • An Often Misunderstood Option - Medicare Part A Certified Home Care
    • October
      • A Coffee A Day Keeps Alzheimer's Away
    • September
      • 70% of All Caregivers Over the Age of 70 Die First. Is Caregiver Syndrome a REAL Medical Diagnosis?
    • August
      • 5 Myths You Should Know Before Choosing Elder Care
    • July
      • Man's Best Friend: Study Shows Lonely Seniors Prefer Playtime With Pooch Over Human Interaction
      • 10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
    • June
      • Exercise 'slows down Alzheimer's'
      • Zero Percent Capital Gain, Is It True? Yes, It's True!
      • A Red Flag on Reverse Mortgages
    • May
      • Nursing Home Residents Can Keep $250 Stimulus Payment
      • You Are Not Alone: The Caregiving Epidemic
      • All You Need to Know about Identity Theft
    • April
      • Wish You Were Here: Alzheimer's Disease, a Wife's Perspective
      • Winter is Heart-Attack Season
      • Alert of New Scam
    • March
      • Danielle Mayoras Quoted In Wall Street Journal Article on Ken Griffin Divorce
      • When Your Parents Are Not Down the Street Long-Term Care
      • ALERT: New Medicaid Regulations
      • Alert! New Criteria for Medicaid Applicants
    • February
      • When Elder Care Brings Back Sibling Tensions
      • A Legal and Financial Checklist to Help Build the Financial Future of Your Child With Special Needs
    • January
      • What To Do if Your Social Security Benefit Statement is Incorrect
      • A Critical Need: Funerals - Preventing Misunderstandings and Respecting Your Wishes
  • 2013
    • March
      • BRMM Wins Landmark Trust Case In Michigan Court Of Appeals
  • 2012
    • February
      • Alzheimer's Disease Claims 17 Billion Hours And $202 Billion In Unpaid Care In The U.S.
  • 2011
    • May
      • Alzheimer's Rates Expected to Rise Dramatically for Michiganders
    • March
      • 4 Key changes to Medicare Drug Coverage
  • 2010
    • July
      • Unable to Sell Homes, Elderly Forgo Move to Assisted Living
      • What I Wish I'd Done Differently
    • June
      • The Andrew and Danielle Mayoras Interview
      • $250 Medicare checks coming
    • May
      • As Senate Deal Breaks Down, Probability of $1M Estate Tax Exemption Rises
      • Andy & Danielle Mayoras Featured in Examiner Entertainment For 'Celebrity Legacies'
  • 2009
    • February
      • Are You Sitting Down? Medicare Premium to Remain Unchanged in 2009
    • January
      • 2009 Moratorium On Distributions From Retirement Accounts
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