May 2021
We are keeping busy at the Michigan Law Center! Catch up on upcoming events and special offers below.
Top 5 Reasons You Should Register for the Great Lakes Special Needs Planning Symposium Today
June 18, 2021 - All Day - Fully Virtual
Michigan Law Center's, Michele P. Fuller, will be presenting at this unique event for those who are needing advice on Estate Planning along with Veterans Benefits and Social Security Disability. Sign up today: www.disabilitylawgroup.com/FreeClinic
I CARE A LOT: Could it happen to you? Netflix Movie Review by Probate Experts
Were you as shocked at the Netflix film, I CARE A LOT, as we were? Some of the outrageous exaggerations were a lot to take in and honestly, pretty disturbing. 

The Michigan Law Center’s Attorney Michele P. Fuller, along with Probate Support Specialists‘, professional guardian, Charlene Distler, and retired LA County Probate Judge, the Hon. Mary Thorton-House, got together and had an in depth discussion about all things true or false in the film. Their combined experience of over 30 years in probate work and seeing cases like those in the movie, lead to a colorful analysis of the film and lets you know their professional opinion on the question: COULD IT HAPPEN TO YOU?

In the News
Medicaid Recipients Have a Little More Time to Spend Down Their Stimulus Money
The one-year deadline for nursing home residents on Medicaid to spend down their first round of stimulus checks is here, but they may have a little extra time.
IRS Announces That Face Masks and Related Purchases Are Tax Deductible
The IRS has announced that the tax deduction for medical expenses includes amounts spent on face masks, sanitizer and other products purchased to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 
Can an IRA Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
For many Medicaid applicants, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are one of their biggest assets. If you do not plan properly, IRAs can count as an available asset and affect Medicaid eligibility.