In the last 15 years, the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors has counseled
thousands of older people about the decisions following the death of
a close friend or family member. We recognized that written information
exploring the connection between grief and the legal decisions that
follow the death of loved ones would be helpful because the time immediately
following the loss of an important person in your life (like a parent,
spouse, partner, or sibling) can leave you vulnerable to stress, misguided
advice, or high pressure sales tactics that may lead to rushed decisions.
Hasty choices may place you in financial or legal jeopardy and potentially
limit future choices. Informed, considered choices are generally the
best ones.
This guide is a quick reference to help you and your family cope with
the loss of a loved one. Protect yourself, your rights, and the memory
of the one who has passed by getting help from trusted spiritual, legal,
and financial advisors before you act.
The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors is always available to help people
age 60 and older with their legal questions at 1-800-347-5297 or through
their website.
This has been produced for the purpose of providing general
legal information. It is not intended to take the place of the advice
from a licensed attorney. If you have questions on the material that
is presented, you should consult with an experienced attorney.
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We would like to thank DTE Foundation and the Michigan State Bar Foundation
for funding this project and recognize the many contributions of our
staff and volunteers to this endeavor:
Valerie Rice, MSW, JD
Robert Carowitz, JD
Katherine Lewis, JD
Keith L. Morris, JD
Kate Birnbryer White
John Travis
Lyndsy Carr
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