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Learn how pooled special needs trusts and smart settlement planning protected benefits in the Hawthorn case and secured stability for minors with disabilities.

Learn about First Party Special Needs Trusts and how Michigan Law Center, led by expert Michele Fuller, can secure benefits and protect your loved one’s future.

Understand which legal settlements are taxable and discover strategies like Qualified Settlement Funds to minimize tax impact, maximize recovery, and keep more of your award.

Learn how to join a Zoom meeting seamlessly and prepare for virtual court hearings with ease. From logging in and testing equipment to dressing appropriately, make your Zoom experience professional an

Streamline probate by understanding estate planning, efficient asset distribution, and legal requirements. Ensure a smooth process with expert guidance and foresight.

Understand the differences between wills and trusts to secure your assets, maintain privacy, and plan for your legacy. Estate planning ensures your wishes are fulfilled.

Navigating the probate process in Michigan is complex. We walk you through the entire procedure with this comprehensive checklist including documents, costs, asset distribution, and debt payment.

In their annual "Best of" issue, Grand Rapids Magazine voters selected Michigan Law Center as "Best Estate Planning" in the "Services" category.

Blended families risk disinheritance if estate planning is neglected. Pour-over trusts offer advantages.

Learn how pooled special needs trusts protect assets & benefits. Experts Michele Fuller & Kathy Cecil share this practical guide for families & beneficiaries.

Can you work while on SSI? Yes, if you know the rules. Learn how income affects SSI benefits and more strategies to keep social security benefits while working.

Learn to write a powerful Memorandum of Intent for your loved one with special needs. Special needs planning webinar series.

Safeguard SSI, Medicaid upon settlement or inheritance. Learn strategies to preserve benefits and ensure financial security for individuals with disabilities.

Don't miss experts Michele Fuller & Erika Riggs for a Q&A on special needs planning, disability benefits, SSI rules, and safeguarding your financial future.

Discover how special needs trusts protect benefits while providing fiduciary, caregiving, and asset management support. Learn to avoid common pitfalls and plan effectively for loved ones with disabilities.

Planning gifts for a loved one with disabilities requires careful consideration to avoid impacting their eligibility for government benefits. In this webinar, we will explore how ABLE accounts can be a powerful special needs planning tool for gifting to individuals with disabilities.

Learn the fundamentals of probate in Michigan with a focus on individuals with disabilities. This session will cover key topics such as estate administration for special needs heirs, guardianships for individuals with developmental disabilities, conservatorships, and the vital role of special needs trusts.

Navigating Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be complex, but understanding the process is crucial for securing the financial well-being of a loved one with special needs.

Deciding between guardianship and power of attorney is an important decision that can significantly impact the care and protection of a loved one. In this webinar, we will guide you through the key differences between these two legal tools and explain when each is appropriate.