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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.

 
 
 
ESTATE PLANNING AND LONG-TERM CARE DISCUSSION

Friday, May 12, 2017 - Join attorney R. Todd Balkema at the Mecosta County Senior Center for an Estate Planning and Long-Term Care Planning Seminar.

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Ideas For Life - Traverse City Senior Expo

Wednesday, 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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32nd Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum

Thursday, June 1, 2017 - Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center is proud to be one of this year's sponsors of the 32nd Annual Parkinson's Summer Forum, which will be held at the NMC Hagerty Center in Traverse City.

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JOIN THE ALZ SUPERHEROES TEAM!

Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center, Metron of Big Rapids and Altercare of Big Rapids will team up and put their passion to work on June 21, 2017 by hosting an event in Hemlock Park as part of The Longest Day benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Adding to Uncertainty for Scam Targets, the IRS Now Allows Private Debt Collectors to Dun Taxpayers

In a move that could be confusing to seniors who are vulnerable to scams, the IRS will begin using private debt collection agencies to collect past-due taxes.

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Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long-Term Care

A recent New Jersey appeals court case demonstrates how important it is for families to come up with a long-term care plan before an emergency strikes.

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Study Finds That Social Security Workers Often Provide Incomplete Information

Americans are misinformed about many aspects of Social Security, and local Social Security offices may not be helping, according to a study by the Government Accountability Office.

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