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Michigan Elder Law Attorney

Legal Guidance for Life's Later Chapters

At Rutkowski Law Firm, we help Michigan seniors and their families navigate the complex legal landscape of aging with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

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Elder Law Services for Michigan Families

Elder Law encompasses the critical legal and financial decisions that arise as individuals age. Our firm supports seniors and their families with proactive planning and compassionate support during times of need.

Medicaid Planning: Protect your life savings and access long-term care by structuring assets to meet Medicaid eligibility while preserving what you’ve worked hard for.
Long-Term Care Planning: Plan ahead for assisted living or nursing home care, and understand the legal and financial tools available to manage these expenses.
Durable Power of Attorney: Appoint a trusted person to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so yourself.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated.
Guardianship & Conservatorship: Establish legal authority to care for a loved one who can no longer manage their personal or financial decisions.
Special Needs Planning: Create a plan to provide for a disabled loved one without impacting their eligibility for public benefits.
Elder Abuse Protection: Take legal action to protect vulnerable seniors from financial exploitation, neglect, or abuse.
Veterans Benefits Planning: Access VA benefits that may help pay for home care, assisted living, or nursing home costs.

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Our Proven Process for Elder Law Planning

We meet you where you are—whether you're planning ahead or in a crisis. Our virtual process makes it easy for families anywhere in Michigan to get the legal support they need.

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Step 1

Initial Consultation

Understand your family’s situation and elder care goals
Answer your questions and assess legal needs
Determine the best planning path based on your timeline and finances

Step 2

Strategy Design

Meet with an attorney to create a custom plan
Review and organize necessary documents
Discuss care needs and funding strategies

Step 3

Implementation & Legal Drafting

Execute powers of attorney, trusts, or other planning documents
Coordinate with financial advisors or care managers if needed

Step 4

Ongoing Support

Receive updates on legal changes that affect your plan
Get help adapting your plan to changes in health or finances

Medicaid Planning Guide

Long-term care costs can quickly drain your savings, but Medicaid can help cover nursing home, assisted living, and in-home care expenses. With proper planning, you can qualify for benefits while protecting your assets and ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

Download our Free Medicaid Planning Guide to learn how to navigate the application process, meet eligibility requirements, and avoid costly mistakes. Take control of your future—get your free guide today!

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Whether you need a will, trust, asset protection plan or are in need of medicaid crisis planning, our team is here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation possible. Call us today to book your consultation.

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With offices in Rochester and Bloomfield Hills, we’re proud to serve families throughout Michigan. Prefer virtual? We offer video consultations for estate planning, so you can plan from the comfort of home.

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“Their whole team was amazing to work with! The attorneys were very knowledgeable and made it easy to understand. We chose virtual planning process option because it was so much more convenient with my work schedule but they offered to meet in person too of we didn't do zoom. Highly Recommended!”

Whitney Ollila