Practice Areas

Elder Law - Estate Planning - Medicaid

It's a fact in this day and age, seniors need an excellent attorney to help guide them through the legal complexities of elder care and devastating nursing home costs. Elder law encompasses assisted living and nursing home care, Medicaid, asset protection, wills and trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives (living wills).

Many misconceptions regarding Medicaid law and elder care circulate between family, friends and even the business community. You can easily get caught up in the fiction and miss the true facts. You may be convinced you must lose all your assets and there's no hope of leaving anything for your children or spouse. Because of misconceptions like these, there is no substitute for an elder law specialist to help you navigate the muddy waters of what people believe the law to be and what it actually is.

At Simasko, Simasko & Simasko P.C. we can help you sort out your long-term care issues and estate planning. Understanding your legal options is time well spent. Protecting savings you've worked a lifetime creating and providing for your future depend on your willingness to push through the confusion and arrive at sound decisions.

Most seniors or their family arrive at our office in a frightened and confused state. Understandably so, since society hasn't prepared us for the challenges we or our family face as we reach old age. We're driven to understand legal terms and areas of law that seem like uncharted territory. Simasko, Simasko & Simasko P.C. attorneys will break down the facts for you and present them in simple, understandable language. We've helped many seniors protect their entire life savings by working out effective estate planning and Medicaid strategy.

We'll explain the laws surrounding Medicaid and estate planning, the best sequence of actions to take in applying for Medicaid and how nursing homes operate so you know what to expect. Unveiling the mysteries and exposing the myths surrounding Elder Law will bring relief and help you regain a sense of security.

Our team of Medicaid planning experts will go to work for you. We even provide seminars to help you understand Medicaid as well as elder law and the road that lies ahead.

Call Simasko, Simasko & Simasko today to speak to one of our elder law attorneys or to find out about our seminars regarding estate planning and Medicaid.

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Wills and Trusts

Estate planning details include decisions to provide for your family after you're gone. Drafting a will and trust is best decided with competent legal advice.

Our attorneys at Simasko, Simasko & Simasko P.C. are highly skilled experts in probate law. We have your best interests in mind and want to ensure you don't lose substantial savings going through the probate court system.

Don't get caught unexpectedly without having drafted a will and trust. All too often accidents or sudden illness can take loved ones before they have planned their estate. You may believe laws are set up to ensure your family will be financially protected in the event of an unforeseen tragedy. Unfortunately that is not how the system works. In an unanticipated tragedy the probate system takes control of your assets and even your minor children and they make the decisions instead of you. We can't emphasize enough that you shouldn't delay in preparing a will and trust. Without a will and trust in place the court will make these life altering decisions for you.

Our attorneys can help you with the following details in estate planning:

• Planning for Tax minimization, Inheritance tax, Gift tax
• Advance Directives (living wills)
• Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
• Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
• Conservatorship / Guardianship

Take control over your future and call Simasko, Simasko & Simasko today to arrange a consultation for estate planning.

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Real Estate

 With close to five decades in real estate law experience, we easily resolve property disputes over right of way, title ownership, zoning boundaries as well as environmental or construction code conflicts. Other real estate representation we offer includes: mortgages, foreclosures, quiet title actions, title examinations, leases, closings, management transactions and seller disclosure actions.

Whether you're buying or selling a residential piece of property or considering a commercial real estate transaction, our attorneys at Simasko, Simasko & Simasko, P.C. provide the expertise necessary to make matters go smoothly.

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Personal Injury

When you're injured through the fault of another whether in a car accident, by slipping and falling, or because of a defective product, you have a right to be compensated for damages. Unfortunately you may find your insurance company refuses to pay your claim, workers comp is dragging out your case or a manufacturer denies his product is defective. An expert attorney experienced in litigating personal injury cases can help you face the mounting medical bills and assist you in recouping lost pay.

Our attorneys at the law offices of Simasko, Simasko & Simasko have over 85 years of combined experience in handling all types of personal injury cases. We understand a serious physical injury causes stress and devastating pain. However, all too frequently responsible parties purposefully neglect their responsibility, which adds even further to your frustration and sense of hopelessness.

We are dedicated to recouping the maximum benefits allowed by law to compensate you for damages. You can count on our exceptional ability to litigate and proven track record in winning personal injury cases.

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Family Law

You need an exceptionally competent and experienced attorney you can trust to handle your family issues. Due to the highly emotional nature of many domestic issues and the legal complexities surrounding them, seeking sound legal advice

is a wise decision. Simasko, Simasko & Simasko has the expertise to unravel the most complicated domestic challenges. We specialize in the full spectrum of family law:

• Settling and trying divorces
• Child custody
• Child support
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
• Adoption
• Prenuptial agreements

Give us a call and we'll be happy to arrange a consultation with one of our attorneys.

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Criminal Law

Criminal law covers a broad range of crimes, extending from serious crimes such as felonies to less significant crimes like misdemeanors. The characteristic nature of the crime can be as varied as well. Criminal Law encompasses crimes such as homicide, domestic violence, all types of fraud, burglary, manslaughter and other crimes.

Whatever the crime, in our justice system you are innocent until proven guilty. Putting your life in the hands of an expert criminal attorney is wise no matter what crime has been alleged.

Obviously, the legal system holds no guarantees, but choosing a proven criminal lawyer to plan your case in the early stages may give you an advantage and make it possible to beat charges brought against you.

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Corporate Law

At Simasko, Simasko & Simasko P.C. whatever your corporate needs, you can rely on our attorneys to provide accurate legal advice, solving your issues not only quickly, but also cost effectively. Ideally the corporate lawyer you choose balances skills in pragmatic business knowledge with legal analysis of your unique situation.

Whether you are choosing a business entity, conducting business transactions, handling a merger or negotiating a corporate contract, smooth business operation relies on a sound legal foundation. Our legal expertise ranges from litigating corporate disputes to offering companies legal advice on human resources issues.

Arrange for counsel with one of our corporate law attorneys. We're able to effectively handle any corporate issue you are likely to face.

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Michigan attorneys serving the greater Detroit area,
including the Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Wayne,
Sanilac and Lapeer counties.