Before You File a Petition in Probate Court, Learn About The Recent Revisions to Michigan’s Discovery Rules

Effective January 1, 2020, litigation in Michigan’s state courts underwent extensive changes because of revisions to Michigan Court Rules pertaining to civil discovery. These changes overhauled the discovery process in Michigan making it similar to the procedures in federal court. Some of these changes impact probate litigation and should be considered part of the overall strategy before filing a petition in probate court to initiate a probate proceeding. 

Learn more about the recent revisions to Michigan’s discovery rules in civil cases here.

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If you’re interested in learning more about how the new revisions affect your case, please contact a probate lawyer in Ann Arbor at 734-665-4441.

How to Help at Risk Elderly During a Pandemic

What can family members and close friends do to help at risk elderly loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic? They can: 

1) Research early signs of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.   

2) Stay in touch virtually and engage as much as possible with your elderly loved ones to keep their minds actively stimulated.  

3) Keep a log of moments of forgetfulness. 

4)  Know when a loved one may venture out on a seemingly routine trip to the grocery store and connect with them when they return.  

5) Talk to older loved ones about Powers of Attorney for financial decision making and a Patient Advocate Designation for medical decision making.  

6) Speak with an attorney about the standards required for executing Powers of Attorney.  

7) Seek professional advice about Guardianships and Conservatorships.  

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If you would like to learn more, contact Sarah Meinhart, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.

The Impact of Covid-19 on the Elderly

The laws of physics play out in our world; starting with the Newton’s Third Law of Motion, “…for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” The Stay Safe, Stay Home Order was no exception. As we quarantined in our homes in 2020 to prevent overwhelming our hospitals with Covid-19 cases, a reaction occurred – elective medical appointments for the elderly were cancelled and many elderly people were isolated from their families.

The undiagnosed elderly with memory loss were at higher risk during the Covid-19 pandemic of engaging in unsafe activities. If you’re interested in learning more about Power of Attorneys, Guardianship and/or Conservatorships for loved ones with memory loss suffering through Covid-19 talk to an experienced estate planning attorney.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more, contact Sarah Meinhart, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.