Elder Law of Chelsea - William A. Lamb, PLC

08/09/2021

Our in-person meeting policy has changed based on latest CDC guidelines. We will meet indoors with vaccinated persons if they also wear a mask. Thank you for helping protect our community.

Elder Law of Chelsea is a law firm providing life care planning, long term care planning, public benefit eligibility advising, Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, assisted living, VA Veterans, Social Security, and special needs planning.

04/17/2020

This is a challenging time. There are many things that are out of our control. But there are some things we can do to help us be prepared — both for ourselves and the people we care about.

The link below connects you to document designed by The Conversation Project to help you get the conversation started, with 3 simple things you can do today.

04/14/2020

"What if...?"

Nobody wants to think about the end of life, but during my career as an Elder Lawyer, I've been a part of many heart-wrenching discussions with patients, families, spouses and even personal friends. The tendency is to put those talks off until we’re forced to have them, but right now is the time for everyone to have that discussion.

Having a plan that works will give family and loved ones a peace of mind. Reach out to me to schedule a complimentary phone consultation (734) 475-2100. We can help you make informed decisions.

04/09/2020

VIDEO WILLS NOW ALLOWED

Last night (April 8th) Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that suspends the current laws until May and allows me to notarize and witness estate planning documents via video conferencing.

You can safely create a will, a health care advance directive, and more. And you can do it now.

Call or write to me to schedule a video consultation and get started.

-Bill

04/06/2020

Second post about making your will (estate plan):

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/opinion/sunday/doctors-coronavirus-safety.html?referringSource=articleShare

Learn more about Michigan - specific wills and trusts at our website: http://www.elderlawofchelsea.com

“You feel radioactive,” say doctors who are treating coronavirus patients while trying, desperately, to protect their own families.

04/06/2020

Here is the first in a series of posts about a sad but necessary subject:

https://www.nytimes.com/article/what-is-a-will-and-how-to-make-one.html?smid=em-share

Remember that Michigan HAS NOT altered the requirement that witnessing of testator's signature must be done in-person. (sigh)

* UPDATE: On April 8th Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-41, which temporarily allows remote notarization and witnessing of wills and other estate plan documents. *

Estate planning lawyers we talked to this week said they had been getting more calls since the outbreak worsened.

04/02/2020

First 80+ Zoom Video experience

One problem.. My mom has an older iPhone and is an ace with email, messaging, and calls including FaceTime. Today she wasn't able to navigate the app store and download the Zoom app on her own. That left us without a way for her to join our test meeting.
..will update once we get the app loaded.

03/31/2020

Check out our latest blog post. You can meet with an elder lawyer by video conference -

https://www.elderlawofchelsea.com/elder-law-of-chelsea-blog

03/23/2020

Please read our update about today's stay at home order.

Elder Law of Chelsea is a law firm providing life care planning, long term care planning, public benefit eligibility advising, Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, assisted living, VA Veterans, Social Security, and special needs planning.

03/16/2020

I'm still catching up with COVID-19 related directions from the weekend. Here is the latest federal guidance from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services):

Newest guidance based on CDC recommendations