Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC

05/18/2026

Protecting your wealth takes more than a basic estate plan. The right combination of estate planning, business structures, and creditor protection strategies can help safeguard your legacy for generations to come. Learn how proactive planning can help protect what you’ve built. Contact Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC, or visit our website to read more.

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04/28/2026

Facing the need for nursing home care can lead families to make quick financial decisions, including selling the family home. But in many cases, that move may not be necessary and could create unintended consequences.

Learn your options before making a decision and contact Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC today for guidance.

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03/20/2026

Navigating Medicaid planning can feel overwhelming, especially when long-term care costs threaten your family’s savings. Understanding what to do and what to avoid can make all the difference in protecting your assets and securing the care your loved one needs. Learn more by reading our latest blog or contact Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC, today to get started.

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02/23/2026

Planning for long-term care in Michigan can feel overwhelming, especially when Medicaid eligibility and the spend-down process are involved. The rules are complex, and mistakes can put your hard-earned assets at risk. Learn how Medicaid spend-down works by reading our latest blog, and contact our firm today to protect your family's future.

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11/16/2023

Gathering soon for the holidays gives us all a chance to remember that we need to protect what's important: our loved ones!

This list of essential documents is a great way to start gathering what you need to create a comprehensive plan to ensure your legacy endures and your loved ones will still gather for the holidays long after you are gone. https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/important-estate-planning-documents-in-michigan/

When you're ready to get started, book a call with Leydorf Law Firm: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/book-a-call/

10/25/2023

Halloween brings out the kid in all of us … Whether you’re going trick-or-treating with grandchildren, decorating creepy cupcakes for a family gathering, or making a big entrance at a costume party, Halloween is time for fun.

What’s not so much fun? Heading into Halloween without taking care of your estate plan! The horror stories resulting from no planning, or an outdated estate plan, should scare you into action: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/avoid-common-retirement-planning-mistakes-for-secure-retirement/

If you haven’t reviewed your estate plan in the last 3 to 5 years, or have not planned, book a call with Leydorf Law Firm. Avoid a horror story for your family and enjoy the season: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/book-a-call/

09/14/2023

Are you wanting to preserve generational wealth and have the potential for third-party creditors’ claims as a business owner, executive, or other professional?

It's worth considering a Michigan Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) that provides unique benefits:
➡️ Professional Protection
➡️ Guarding Wealth
➡️ Credit Shield
➡️ Prenuptial Power
Read more in our recent article: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/how-does-a-domestic-asset-protection-trust-protect-generational-wealth/

Schedule a free call with Leydorf Law Firm to discuss how to ensure that your legacy remains secure for generations to come: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/book-a-call/

08/23/2023

Take the squabbling between siblings you've had to endure and referee as a parent. Now multiply it times age and money. That might give you some idea of the need to make your final wishes clear when the time comes to divvy up your assets. Read more: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/which-is-the-best-to-way-protect-assets-trusts-or-wills/

Book an initial call with Leydorf Law Firm to get clear guidance on the best asset protection strategy for your family: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/book-a-call/

08/04/2023

At long last, the estate trial leads to a final decision on Aretha Franklin’s will. The jury’s decided that the 2014 will, secreted under a couch cushion and handwritten, is the valid will.

Aretha Franklin died in 2018; at first, no one even knew she had a will. Two handwritten wills then were found. Franklin was a resident of Michigan, where handwritten or “holographic” wills are legally permissible. Handwriting experts were called in the trial to help interpret the will copies. Read the article here: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/whats-the-latest-aretha-franklin-estate/

Bottom line: You need a will and an estate plan, even if you're not a celebrity. Schedule a free call with Leydorf Law Firm today to ensure your family doesn't spend years in court fighting over your wishes: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/book-a-call/

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day!🎇🎆
Here are some ways you can celebrate by ensuring your and your family's independence:
-Protect your loved ones: Make sure your family and beneficiaries are taken care of according to your wishes. With a well-crafted estate plan, you can provide financial security, designate guardians for your children, and even support charitable causes that are close to your heart.
-Preserve your assets: Estate planning allows you to minimize taxes and maximize the value of your estate. By making strategic decisions, you can safeguard your hard-earned assets and leave a lasting financial legacy for future generations.
-Make your voice heard: Estate planning empowers you to make important healthcare decisions in advance. Through documents like living wills and healthcare proxies, you can express your medical preferences, ensuring your autonomy is respected, even if you are unable to communicate them personally.

Book a call with Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC. We look forward to serving you.

06/30/2023

If you have a young adult in your life, you know they’re often fighting in their own way to declare their independence just like the fledgling colonies did for our nation’s independence.

But as soon as they become legal adults, did you know that without some key legal documents in place, you won't have the ability to act on their behalf if needed or even learn important details about their medical condition if they were to get into a serious accident? https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/preparing-for-your-adult-child-independence/

This month, take some time to meet with Lansing Estate Planning Attorney Nick Leydorf about how you can protect your adult child … and rest a little easier as they celebrate their freedom!
Book an initial call with our office: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/book-a-call/