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- 20 Michigan Medicaid Myths
- About Us
- Article Directory
- Can I Be Paid for Helping My Parents? – Michigan Medicaid BEM 405
- Caregivers’ Bill of Rights
- Does Medicaid Penalize Birthday Gifts? Can a parent help an adult child?
- Does Medicaid Take My House?
- Does Michigan Medicaid allow a child to be paid for taking care of a parent?
- Estate planning? Your Estate Plan May be Incomplete
- Facing Long Term Care? Avoid the 7 Common Mistakes
- FAQ: Durable Power of Attorney
- FAQ: Healthcare Power of Attorney
- FAQ: Michigan Medicaid for the Single Nursing Home Applicant
- Get GOOD CARE IN A NURSING HOME, without going broke
- Handy Income and Asset Worksheet
- Here are the 7 Steps to make your Long Term Care Plan
- How Much Does a Lawyer Charge to Handle a Nursing Home Medicaid Application?
- Medicaid Asset Allowances and Protections for the Michigan Medicaid “Community Spouse”
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts: Right for You? Maybe and Maybe Not.
- Medicaid For Married Couples
- Medicaid for Single Applicants
- Medicaid Planning in 2026
- Medicaid Spend Down: What You Can And Cannot Do To Be Eligible For Medicaid.
- Michigan Medicaid and Nursing Home Services
- Michigan Medicaid Estate Recovery
- Michigan Medicaid Guides
- Michigan Medicaid Waiver Programs
- Ten Rules for a Successful Medicaid Application in Michigan
- The Five Most Common Mistakes an Elder Law Attorney Sees
- What are the Michigan Medicaid Eligibility Guidelines?
- Who is Jim Schuster, CELA?
Elder Law – In the News
Seniors to Feel the Brunt Shortening the Time to Apply for Medicaid
The impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on Medicaid services for seniors has become clear. While most of the news coverage has focused on work requirements for people between the ages of 19 and 64 and on immigrants, seniors will be hit hard. Here are examples. Reduction in Retroactive Medicaid Eligibility Coverage For…
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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and the Rest of the Story
Let me quote Paul Harvey. He was one of the most popular and influential American… -
The Campaign to End Medicaid Estate Recovery is Active!
We’ve reported and wrote on the destruction of Medicaid Estate Recovery (MER) does to families… -
The Effect of the Huge federal Medicaid cuts to Michigan Medicaid programs
The Michigan Medicaid program is facing difficult times due to federal budget cuts enacted by… -
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules Caregivers Can Be Compensated for Providing Care, without a Written Contract
On March 26, 2026, the Court issued its opinion and order in the case reversing… -
Seniors to Feel the Brunt Shortening the Time to Apply for Medicaid
The impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on Medicaid services for seniors… -
The Steps of Probate in Michigan
You must go to the probate court, whether online, in person or both, complete and… -
Seniors: A Tax Tip That May Save You Big!
Here’s a little tax tip that might save you big. First off most seniors do… -
Probate in Michigan? Not Bad if You Know What To Do
Many people think that Probate in Michigan is long, difficult and in a word “impossible.” … -
Retirees Home Seminar: “Estate Planning” Documents Inadequate. Here’s the Fix
Yes, “estate planning” is important. But elders need more. We have had number of educational… -
What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery?
On March 6, 2024 Representative Jan Schakowsky reintroduced the “Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act.” That…
Elder Law Knowledge That Actually Helps Michigan Families
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Jim Schuster – CELA (retired)
“The Log Cabin Lawyer”
Welcome to our website. You have come to the right place if you have questions about Elder Law. If you have arrived here by a search engine, you will find your questions answered without any sales pitch or pressure. You will not need to give us your name or fill out any form. If you still have questions you can call (248) 356-3500 or send your question by email to me at: Jim.Schuster.CELA@gmail.com.
Try us, you’ll like us.
Jim Schuster
Jim Schuster
Resources
Elder Law – In the News