Elder Law & Disability Issues
Compassionate, authoritative legal strategies for long-term care funding, Medicaid eligibility, and special needs advocacy in Michigan.
Compassionate Advocacy for Aging Adults & Individuals With Disabilities
Navigating long-term care housing, rising nursing home costs, and disability support can feel overwhelming. At Bassett Murray Law Group, PLLC, our elder law team helps Michigan families plan proactively or navigate urgent healthcare crises with legally sound asset protection strategies.
We combine legal expertise in Medicaid qualification rules with deep empathy for caregiving challenges. Whether you need assistance securing Medicaid benefits, establishing a special needs trust, or planning adult transitions for a family member, we provide clear paths forward.
Elder Law Focus Areas
- Medicaid Asset Protection: Legal options to protect hard-earned savings while obtaining care benefits.
- Spousal Impoverishment Protections: Preserving income and home equity for a community spouse.
- Special Needs Planning: Trusts that enhance quality of life without disrupting SSI or Medicaid.
- Patient Advocacy & Care: Custom healthcare powers to direct treatment in residential facilities.
Elder Law & Disability Services Breakdown
Medicaid Crisis & Pre-Planning
Structuring assets legally in advance or during an urgent nursing home placement to preserve family savings while qualifying for benefits.
Medicaid Application Advocacy
Preparing, filing, and representing clients through complex Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) application processes.
Special Needs & Pooled Trusts
Creating First-Party, Third-Party, or Pooled Special Needs Trusts to enhance quality of life without disqualifying public disability assistance.
Adult Transitions & Care Management
Guiding families with young adults with developmental disabilities as they transition to adulthood and legal decision-making options.
Fiduciary & Care Advisory Services
Assisting family fiduciaries with long-term care housing choices, patient advocate authority, and fiduciary duty compliance.
Our Elder Law Process
Care & Financial Assessment
We evaluate current medical care needs, housing plans, monthly income, and countable asset portfolios.
Strategy & Asset Protection Plan
Develop a compliant plan incorporating exempt transfers, caregiver contracts, spousal protections, or trusts.
Legal Document Execution
Draft and execute enhanced financial powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, and specialized trust instruments.
MDHHS Application Filing
Compile meticulous verification records and submit formal long-term care Medicaid applications to the state of Michigan.
Ongoing Advocacy & Support
Provide annual redetermination guidance, trust accounting oversight, and ongoing family care management support.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elder Law & Disability
Related Practice Areas
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Speak With an Elder Law Attorney
Tell our Ann Arbor or Petoskey team how we can help with your long-term care, Medicaid planning, or special needs legal options.