For over 40 years, I have been helping my clients through their many, varied legal situations - from estate planning and business preparation to personal injuries and criminal defense. I have the experience and knowledge to move your case in the right direction. Don't wait to reach out for the legal guidance and support you need. Throughout my law career, I have made it my mission to provide individuals and businesses here in the Hasting, Michigan area with top-quality legal services in a wide range of legal matters.
I enjoy working with clients to put sound financial plans in place for their estate and create a secure future for their loved ones. In addition to estate planning, I work with clients in a variety of cases, from real estate transactions and commercial litigation to personal injury claims and traffic violations. When you need legal representation you can feel confident about, I will be in your corner to guide you every step of the way.
I will work together with you to find a strategy that suits your needs and helps you move toward a satisfying result.
I enjoy working with clients to put sound financial plans in place for their estate and create a secure future for their loved ones. In addition to estate planning, I work with clients in a variety of cases, from real estate transactions and commercial litigation to personal injury claims and traffic violations. When you need legal representation you can feel confident about, I will be in your corner to guide you every step of the way.
I will work together with you to find a strategy that suits your needs and helps you move toward a satisfying result.
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The firm was established in 1967 by Richard M. Shuster, who went on to become Barry County Circuit Judge from 1982 through 1995.
His love and appreciation for the small town with its rich history and historical artifacts led him to purchase the building.
During the next year or so Dick and his family worked tirelessly to clean and renovate the building.
Their preservation efforts are greatly appreciated.
The building has now been entrusted to the firm for its upkeep and preservation.
Robert L. "Bob" Byington joined the firm in 1977 as an associate, becoming a partner in 1983.
His love and appreciation for the small town with its rich history and historical artifacts led him to purchase the building.
During the next year or so Dick and his family worked tirelessly to clean and renovate the building.
Their preservation efforts are greatly appreciated.
The building has now been entrusted to the firm for its upkeep and preservation.
Robert L. "Bob" Byington joined the firm in 1977 as an associate, becoming a partner in 1983.
Estate planning is important, no matter how small your estate may be.
It allows you, while you are still living, to ensure that your property will go to the people you want, in the way you want, and when you want.
It permits you to save as much as possible on taxes, court costs, and attorneys' fees, and it affords the comfort that your loved ones can mourn your loss without being simultaneously burdened with unnecessary red tape and financial confusion.
All estate plans should include, at minimum, two important estate-planning instruments: a durable power of attorney and a will.
It allows you, while you are still living, to ensure that your property will go to the people you want, in the way you want, and when you want.
It permits you to save as much as possible on taxes, court costs, and attorneys' fees, and it affords the comfort that your loved ones can mourn your loss without being simultaneously burdened with unnecessary red tape and financial confusion.
All estate plans should include, at minimum, two important estate-planning instruments: a durable power of attorney and a will.
Logically following estate planning is probate and trust administration putting the plan into operation.
We represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in all Michigan probate courts by filing the necessary pleadings to admit a decedent's will to probate, preparing all documents and filings required under Michigan laws and procedures, and preparing income tax returns for the estate, as well as any required estate tax returns.
Trust administration does not usually require court pleadings or filings, but many of the same administration, distribution or tax issues are present and require attention.
We represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in all Michigan probate courts by filing the necessary pleadings to admit a decedent's will to probate, preparing all documents and filings required under Michigan laws and procedures, and preparing income tax returns for the estate, as well as any required estate tax returns.
Trust administration does not usually require court pleadings or filings, but many of the same administration, distribution or tax issues are present and require attention.
A Special Needs Trust can be an important planning tool for families.
As the beneficiary of the trust, a disabled person can have money available for items that can enhance the quality of life, while still maintaining eligibility for government benefit programs.
Are not currently enrolled in these programs, but could benefit from the income and services available through such need-based government programs.
It allows you to transfer your assets into the trust without incurring any transfer penalty for the purpose of SSI or Medicaid eligibility.
As the beneficiary of the trust, a disabled person can have money available for items that can enhance the quality of life, while still maintaining eligibility for government benefit programs.
Are not currently enrolled in these programs, but could benefit from the income and services available through such need-based government programs.
It allows you to transfer your assets into the trust without incurring any transfer penalty for the purpose of SSI or Medicaid eligibility.
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income children, seniors and people with disabilities.
Medicaid also covers care in a nursing home for those who qualify.
In the absence of other public assistance covering long-term care, Medicaid has become the default nursing home insurance of the middle class.
Depending on the state, nursing home residents generally do not have to sell their homes in order to qualify for Medicaid.
In some states, the home will not be considered a countable asset for Medicaid eligibility purposes as long as the nursing home resident intends to return home; in other states, the nursing home resident must prove a likelihood of returning home.
Medicaid also covers care in a nursing home for those who qualify.
In the absence of other public assistance covering long-term care, Medicaid has become the default nursing home insurance of the middle class.
Depending on the state, nursing home residents generally do not have to sell their homes in order to qualify for Medicaid.
In some states, the home will not be considered a countable asset for Medicaid eligibility purposes as long as the nursing home resident intends to return home; in other states, the nursing home resident must prove a likelihood of returning home.
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