Elder Law
Guardianship Abuse: Understanding Incapacitated Adult Protections in Indiana and Michigan
Guardianship abuse occurs when a guardian misuses their authority, neglects an incapacitated adult’s needs, or fails to act in that person’s best interests. Some examples often involve isolation, financial misuse, or even physical neglect. In both Indiana and Michigan, guardians of incapacitated adults have a duty to submit an annual or biennial report addressing the…
Read MoreIndiana Medicaid’s Spousal Impoverishment Rules
When a married couple applies for Medicaid benefits for the spouse who resides in a nursing home or hospital (referred to as the “Institutionalized Spouse”), the other spouse who resides at home (referred to as the “Community Spouse”) may be able to protect assets (referred to as “resources” by Medicaid) from Medicaid’s regular resource rules.…
Read MoreWhat is a Miller’s Trust
You may have heard from a friend about needing a “Miller’s Trust” or you may have come across a “Miller’s Trust” while researching the type of legal documents one may need when getting older. It is not important how you first heard of a “Miller’s Trust” but it is important for you to understand whether…
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