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Elder Law Series begins May 12

Free discussions focus on scams, long term care options, new Michigan laws

Plymouth Community United Way in partnership with the Plymouth Community Council on Aging presents a free Elder Law Series with attorney Gary S. Allen beginning 10-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty.

Allen, an estate planning & elder law attorney, continues the series Tuesdays, May 19 and May 26 with sessions offered at 10-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.

Advance registration required. To reserve a space, call Plymouth Community United Way at 734-453-6879, ext. 7 or send email to randi.williams@pcuw.org.

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Topics include:

May 12: How to avoid falling for a scam. Learn about the top 10 senior citizens scams and how to avoid them.

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May 19: What are the options as loved ones age? More than 75% of adults over age 65 will need some form of long term care during their lifetime. Includes options ranging from home care to assisted living and memory care, and how to pay for care whether at home or in an assisted living or nursing facility.

May 26: New Michigan laws that might affect your estate plan. Some of the those to be discussed include Healthcare Power of Attorney laws that permit mental health provisions and a Michigan property transfer law, effective December 31, 2014, permits your children to inherit your home without losing the homestead property exemption.

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