When we think about guardianships and conservatorships, we often picture the elderly or minor children. But these protections aren’t just for assisting people at polar ends of the aging spectrum. Conservatorships and guardianships can be a solution for anyone of any age with dependency issues, disabilities, and/or mental illness. Opioid Nation: An American Epidemic Local [...]
In America, approximately 27 people die per day as a result of drunk driving. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: A Two-Week Reminder to Save Your Life On Friday, August 18, the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign went into effect across the country. The two-week movement is a reminder to all about [...]
Throughout April, the world has been lighting up blue in recognition of World Autism Month. Universally-recognized landmarks across the globe, such as The White House, the Empire State Building, and Niagara Falls, have lit up blue in support of Autism awareness and the Light It Up Blue campaign. As the fastest-growing developmental disorder in America [...]
Special Needs Trust Definitions For most of my clients, discussing whether a Special Needs Trust is the appropriate strategy for them requires a basic understanding of some terms. The following are the Special Needs Trust Definitions of the most common terms used. Beneficiary The beneficiary is the person whose benefits the Special Needs Trust is [...]
The Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) is Michigan's largest brain injury advocacy group. According to their website: "Our mission is to advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment and education and to improve the quality of life for all individuals impacted by brain injury. Through advocacy, we bring help, hope and healing to millions of individuals living with [...]
I was recently appointed guardian of a young woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury following an auto accident. My office had no prior relationship with the injured. I was brought into the file by a wise personal injury attorney. Prior to my involvement, a petition for guardianship was filed by the case [...]
