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ElderLaw News is a monthly e-newsletter that brings you reports of legal developments and other trends of vital interest to seniors. This newsletter is brought to you by the Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center. The content in this e-newsletter is general in nature and not intended to replace legal or accounting advice.
Save The Dates - 3 Part Alzheimer's Education Series

April 3, 10 & 17 - Dive into the Alzheimer's journey with this 3-Part Alzheimer's Education Series.

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Save The Date - Estate Planning and Long-Term Care Presentation

May 12th - Attorney R. Todd Balkema will be presenting an Estate Planning and Long-Term Care Planning Seminar at the Mecosta County Senior Center.

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Save The Date - Ideas For Life - Traverse City Senior Expo

May 17 - Ideas For Life Traverse City Senior Expo will be held at the Grand Traverse Civic Center. Please stop by the Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center's booth. We would love to say hello.

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Save The Date - The Longest Day

June 21 - Join our team - ALZ SUPER HEROS - for The Longest Day, a day that’s all about love for all those affected by Alzheimer's disease. On Wednesday, June 21, we’ll do what we love to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research effo

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Save the Date - 2nd Annual 90 over 90 Brunch at Hagerty Center

May 5, 2017 - Join attorney Mara Raven Spence, the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network and Grand Traverse Pavilions honor the women and men who helped shape the community.

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Things to Remember at Tax Time

Tax day is fast approaching and you want to make sure you're taking advantage of all the deductions you're entitled to.

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Costs of Some New Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Rise in Latest Survey

A couple who are both age 60 and who purchase new long-term care insurance coverage can expect to pay between 6 and 9 percent more compared to a year ago according to the 2017 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index.

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Is It Better to Use Joint Ownership or a Trust to Pass Down a Home?

When leaving a home to your children, you can avoid probate by using either joint ownership or a revocable trust, but which is the better method?

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