How will you pay for assisted living?

Did you know that the average cost of a private, single room in an assisted living facility is $4,500 per month? With 7 out of 10 people requiring assisted living care in their lifetime, it’s an important topic to learn about. And Medicare won’t cover the cost of a long-term stay. What happens when one half of a married couple needs care, and the other spouse doesn’t want to give up all their money to the facility? Listen today as Jill Carr speaks with Amir Abu-Aita, an estate planning and elder law attorney as we discuss all things long-term care and how you can take steps to plan for the worst.

Amir E. Abu-Aita practices Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, VA Planning, Probate, Estate Planning, Business Transactions, and Assisted Living Law.  He is a member of the Genesee County Bar Association as well as Elder Law and Probate Sections of the State Bar of Michigan.   In addition, he serves as member of the Genesee County Commission on Aging, Adult Foster Care Providers, and President of Elder Abuse Alliance (Formally known as the Elder Abuse Task Force). He has been selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers 2021-22 Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The following is a list of highlights:

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•     Primer on MI Choice Waiver Program (Seminar)
•     Demonstration: Probate and Estate Planning Client Signing Meeting (Seminar)
•     MI Choice Waiver and PACE(Seminar)
• Published in Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Update Spring 2018
• Published in My City Magazine March 2022 Edition, “Elder Abuse - A Growing Problem, Largely Hidden”
• Published in My City Magazine April 2022 Edition, “Elder Law Attorneys Protection and Advocacy”
• Genesee County Bar Association – Pro Bono Attorney Recognition
• Frequent Pro Bono Clients and Legal Aid Clinics
• Representation of State of Michigan – Department of Health and Human Services, Adult Protective Services in 3 Counties
• Frequent Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Elder Abuse Seminars

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