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2011 Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Awards
On April 1st, Elder Law of Michigan honored seven outstanding community members for their contributions
to older adults and people with disabilities at the Third Annual Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Awards. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
For more information and photos from the event, click
here.
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So Far Away
by Robert Carowitz, Hotline Attorney
These days it is not uncommon to be cast in the role of a caregiver for a friend or relative who lives many miles away. Caregiving itself is time consuming. Long-distance caregiving can add a commute on top of the time involved and suddenly there are not enough hours in the day. Even more challenging is providing-or overseeing-the care for another when he or she is in another state, circumstances that make frequent commuting impossible.
For the full article, click here.
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NEW: LinkedIn Group for pension professionals
Introducing a new resource for attorneys,  accountants, and actuaries who assist individuals with ERISA and non-ERISA pension issues or other retirement income concerns. Sandra Wisnewski, attorney with the Mid-America Pension Rights project, created a LinkedIn group as a way for professionals to connect and find solutions to pension questions.
Check the group out here.
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ELM Now a Approved Housing Counseling Agency
Elder Law of Michigan has been approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Housing Counseling Agency.
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In Your Hands: Legal Tools for Preserving Personal Autonomy
This video addresses the legal aspects of planning for incapacity in a clear and positive way, and introduces four legal tools: durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, living wills and trusts. Click below!
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