6. HAVING A WRITTEN PLAN
• Control of Administration and
Distribution
• Disinheritance
• Planned Giving
7. POWERS OF ATTORNEY
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Patient Advocate Designation
• HIPAA Release
8. NO WRITTEN PLAN IN PLACE…
• Guardianship
oCourt appointed
oMedical care
oFood, clothing, shelter needs
• Conservatorship
oCourt appointed
oFinancial issues
9. LONG TERM CARE
• Long Term Care Planning
• Medicaid Planning
• Veteran’s Benefits
• Abuse and Neglect Issues
10. DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOU AND YOUR
CHILDREN
Protection for minor children:
• Guardian
• Conservator
• Testamentary Trust
• Special Needs
11. TAKE ACTION – DON’T WAIT
• Make sure estate planning
documents are up to date
• Review plans annually
• Don’t try to do this yourself
12. Presented by:
HOWARD H. COLLENS
GALLOWAY AND COLLENS, PLLC
26075 WOODWARD AVENUE
SUITE 200
HUNTINGTON WOODS, MICHIGAN 48070
(248) 545-2500
GALLOWAYCOLLENS.COM
Howard@GallowayCollens.com
Twitter: @howardcollens