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Stay up to date on issues that affect you and your family. Our newsletters are filled with useful information on important topics such as Medicare and Medicaid, wills and trusts, avoiding nursing home poverty and much more.

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January 2023
• The Family Cottage LifeCycle
• Why Are Nursing Homes Suing Friends And Neighbors?
• How to Prepare for Future Care Costs
• Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

December 2022
• Happy holidays!
• Ask yourself these questions…
• If I have a trust, why do I need a will?

November 2022
• Happy Thanksgiving
• Does a Spelling Error Invalidate My Will?
• To all those who have served, Happy Veterans Day!
• We Want to Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice

October 2022
• Why Should The Government Get All Your Halloween Candy?
• Short answers for hard questions part II
• Short Answers for Hard Questions
• Like Seriously, This Really Happened, Not Making It Up!
• If not now, when? If not you, who?

September 2022
• Let’s walk together!
• Is Now A Bad Time To Explore Lifeplanning™?
• What Happened at Camp LeJeune?

August 2022
• Avoid Probate!
• Guardian, Conservator, Probate: What Is It All About?
• Why does traditional Estate Planning fail?

July 2022
• Democracy Dies In Typos… So We Just Ignore ‘Em
• The Thrill Of Victory, The Agony Of Defeat
• Upcoming events!
• Messages In Bottles

June 2022
• Make PACE Your Power!
• Is The World Changing? What Can You Do To Succeed?
• Answers to your questions
• Answers to your questions – part 2

May 2022
• USA! USA! USA!
• You Never Call, You Never Write!
• Message In A Bottle – Answering Your Questions!
• Traditional Planning Is Death Planning
• Breaking News!

April 2022
• Are Future Generations Counting On You?
• We Help The World Become A Better Place
• “Golden Age” or “Hell In A Hand Basket”?
• Answering your legal questions

March 2022
• News of the world: Everything is going to hell
• Seven basic long-term care fundamentals
• Why Your Trust Will Fail, Despite Your Best Laid Plans
• If not you, who? If not now, when?

February 2022
• Tried-And-True Excuses To Avoid Planning
• The reason why Estate Planning is dumb
• Did Your Parents Raise A Sluggish Sloth Or A Competent Character?
• The Covid Party Is Over… Are You Ready For The Hangover?

January 2022
• CAN THE LAST DAYS BE THE BEST DAYS?
• Things Everybody Takes For Granted… But Shouldn’t

December 2021
• Is Ignoring the Problem the Best Solution?
• Holiday Special
• Holiday Special 2
• Holiday Guide from the Carrier Law Staff

November 2021
• Close Your Eyes and Tap Your Heels Together 3 Times
• The Wise Man Doesn’t Give The Right Answers, He Poses The Right Questions
• How I Failed My Father… And How I am Fixing It
• Thanksgiving 2021…What Went Wrong?

October 2021
• Shipwreck Hero Or Victim Which Are You?
• Chef’s Specialty and More
• More Dumb Stuff Ya Gotta know about IRA’s
• Americans Love a Winner and Will Not Tolerate a Loser

September 2021
• Back To School New Lessons To Learn
• Contemptible Idiots Who Are Kind Of Evil
• Stranger Than Fiction?
• Stranger Than Fiction? Pt. 2

August 2021
• For Richer For Poorer In Sickness and In Health
• Which Do You Choose: Helpless Or Heroic
• No Poverty. No Charity. No Waste. Make PACE Your Power
• Questions From Real People
• Questions From Real People Pt. 2

July 2021
• Independence Day 2021
• Letters You Are Glad You Did Not Have to Write
• Letters You Are Glad You Did Not Have to Write Pt. 2

June 2021
• Traditional Trusts Fail Families. Save The Cottage!

May 2021
• Failure To Plan Is Planning To Fail

April 2021
• P.A.C.E. Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

March 2021
• Questions…we get lots of questions!

February 2021
• Does an “I Love You Will” Really Show You Care?

January 2021
• Sixty Minutes to Accelerate Your Success

December 2020
• Estate Planning to Serve You | David’s Story

November 2020
• A Season of Thanks

October 2020
• We Answer Your Letters

September 2020
• Back to School

August 2020
• Medicare Open Enrollment

July 2020
• New Auto Insurance Law

June 2020
• Important News from Carrier Law

May 2020
• Getting ready to open

April 2020
• Virtual Visiting Expert

March 2020
• Important Legal Document

February 2020
• Changes to IRA’s

January 2020
• The SECURE Act: not secure

November 2019
• A Season of Thanks

October 2019
• Finding Relief

August 2019
• The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts with us.

June 2019
• The SECURE Act?

April 2019
• Carrier Cares

February 2019
• You have the power to protect your life savings.

December 2018
• ‘Tis the season to say thank you!

October 2018
• Aging in place – is it really an option?

August 2018
• We’re changing our name!

July 2018
• Summer Time! Fun Time!

June 2018
• Alzheimer’s Walk Kick-off

May 2018
• New Chief Operating Officer
• Spring Has (Finally) Sprung

March 2018
• New Tax Law Update

Feb 2018
• Five Medicaid Myths

Our law firm is ready to tackle your questions and estate planning needs, regardless of how big or how small.

All individuals who own assets should consider an estate plan.

The Benefits of Estate Planning

Planning for your estate is a smart idea; if you do not make a plan for what will happen to your estate – another word for your assets and property – then the future of your estate will be uncertain. While Michigan law will still allow your estate to go to your closest relatives, who gets what will be out of your control.

In addition to making it clear how your assets will be distributed upon your death, estate planning also allows you to ensure that your loved ones are provided for, including a spouse, minor children, grandchildren, or disabled family members. An estate plan can also minimize the stress experienced by family members when you die, and avoid the tedious probate process. An estate plan that is well-devised can also minimize tax liabilities, too.

All individuals who own assets should consider an estate plan; for those with significant wealth, an estate plan is a necessity.

Smart Estate Planning Strategies

We understand that to you, an estate plan is more than just a financial decision; it is a decision that will have a long-lasting and direct impact on your loved ones. As such, all estate planning strategies that are employed are tailored to your specific needs. No two estates or families are alike, and your estate plan should reflect that.

Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys

Our law firm is one of the most experienced estate planning law firms in the country, with more than 34 years’ background helping clients in Michigan. In fact, our firm has assisted more than 10,000 families with their planning needs, resulting in millions of dollars of life savings and assets protected.

Our Probate Attorneys are Ready to Serve You!

Do not put your future at risk; if you do not have an estate plan already, the time to create one is now. We can help – contact us today!

(616) 361-8400

Client Success Stories...

We were very happy with the information at the workshop on Estate Planning [LifePlan workshop]. Amanda was very helpful in explaining the options we could choose from to protect our assets from excessive taxes.
Sue Van Sluyters
All questions were answered in depth and in a manner that was very understandable. I left feeling confident that we can contact them at any time for help navigating the system.
Sally Brown
The staff are incredibly professional. My mother was treated with utmost respect. Her paperwork was organized and concise. I dealt with David and Jim and they spoke in terms my mother and I could understand.
Mike Visser
I was totally lost when my husband's dementia got bad. David and his group helped me feel in control again. They are there to help me whenever I need them. I should have done this sooner.
Dorothy Kelley
Perfect balance of pleasant and professional. Starting with workshops with targeted info, to chit chat with David (and all the staff we met) - great experience. Thank you!
Linda & Gary Yakubowski
My husband and I just returned from your workshop in Portage...We are so pleased we attended and came away with so much information and insight. The workshop was well organized, well presented and your staff was wonderful. Patrick made things fun, and as he promised, the time flew by. Thanks you again for 2 very well spent hours.
Robyn Bolle
Donna & Stephanie are extremely professional, on top of everything, friendly and just a joy to work with. Very prompt on phone calls, emails, etc. I am very thankful for these two people!
Patti Smith
We have been extremely pleased with the professional service of David and the staff. It has been a pleasure working with everyone to make sure our future is secure. David was also very helpful finding an out of state attorney to help our parent’s address their Elder law needs.
Delores