How to outsmart Medicaid estate recovery in Michigan
Why waiting for a nursing home crisis leaves your home exposed—and the proactive tools that shield your legacy.

Founder / Attorney

Director Of Client Services
Chris Pletkovic is Rutkowski Law Firm’s Director of Client Services. Chris meets with all our client families and works to help them understand and achieve their asset protection and estate planning goals. He believes that the most important part of our process is the communication and education with his clients surrounding how their plan with us will work for them. Chris’ passion for communicating with clients makes him a valuable part of our team and an amazing resource for our client families.
Chris joined the firm in 2022 and brings with him more than fifteen years of experience in client services and relationship management. More than anything he is a people person who genuinely enjoys interacting with and understanding the needs of the clients he works with.
Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in Advertising & Marketing from Michigan State University before moving on to complete his master’s degree in the Science of Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University. A Rochester Hills native, he hails from the same neck of the woods as Mike & Wally Rutkowski and has known them both for many years.
Chris shares three daughters with his wife Crystal and they round to a family of eight when you add their two Labradors, Henry & Lincoln along with their pug, Molly. He spends most of his free time with his family who enjoy hunting, skiing, and hiking together. Chris is an avid exerciser who also enjoys cycling and pretty much anything that gets him outdoors.
Whether probate avoidance, qualifying for medicaid, or gaining access to a loved ones estate assets, we're here to help.
Estate Planning and Asset ProtectionEnsure your legacy lives on and your loved ones avoid the probate process with proactive planning.
Get Started
Medicaid PlanningAre you or a loved one in need of elder care? Let us ensure you qualify for medicaid.
Get Started
Elder LawProtect your future with compassionate legal guidance for aging, long-term care, and end-of-life planning.
Get Started
Don't leave your family with a useless binder.
Most firms hand you a template and expect you to do the work. We provide a Done-For-You process that handles Trust Funding and Asset Protection.
We specialize in protecting your home from the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back, ensuring your house stays in your family and out of the state's hands. Plan now so you never become a burden to those you love.
For a Call Back: Pick a time for a quick, 15-minute phone call with our intake team. They will gather your basic details and schedule your strategy session with our Customer Success Director. No tech degree or legal preparation required.
Why waiting for a nursing home crisis leaves your home exposed—and the proactive tools that shield your legacy.

Founder / Attorney
Why some assets are exposed to state reimbursement claims after death—and how Michigan families can shield them.

Founder / Attorney
The critical mistakes families make with contingent beneficiaries—and how to protect your heirs from probate court.

Founder / Attorney