HELPFUL LEGAL & GOVERNMENT RESOURCE LINKS

Estate planning, real estate transactions, business formation, and Medicaid planning all involve navigating multiple state and federal systems. The resources below provide official information from Michigan and federal agencies. Our office works directly with these agencies to help clients plan proactively, avoid common pitfalls, and protect what matters most.

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS): Official information regarding Michigan Medicaid eligibility, long-term care benefits, and the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program. Understanding these rules is a critical part of proactive Medicaid and estate planning.

Michigan Register of Deeds Directory: Official directory of Michigan county registers of deeds, where real estate documents, deeds, and land records are recorded. Proper recording is essential for real estate transfers, trust funding, and business property ownership.

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA): LARA oversees Michigan business entity filings, including LLCs and corporations. Business formation and ongoing compliance often intersect with estate and succession planning.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Federal tax guidance related to estates, trusts, and lifetime gifting. Tax considerations play a significant role in comprehensive estate planning strategies.

Social Security Administration (SSA): Official information on Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, which often factor into estate planning and long-term care planning decisions.

Michigan Department of Treasury: Provides information on Michigan income taxes, property taxes, and exemptions that can impact estates, trusts, and real estate ownership.

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan: Legal Services of Eastern Michigan provides civil legal assistance to qualifying individuals and families in Eastern Michigan. Their work focuses on access to justice and public legal education. Many of the laws and systems they address, such as housing, benefits, and consumer issues, overlap with the broader legal framework our office navigates for estate planning, real estate, and long-term planning matters.