Joe Corriveau selected by 3rd Circuit Court as a Certified Mediator
The 3rd Circuit Court has recently selected me to help them in their effort to clear up the backlog of mediation cases caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. As a certified mediator, I am proud to be apart of Settlement Week and am excited to expand Corriveau …
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Medicaid Tip of the Week – Act Quickly
Gather information quickly to ensure timely eligibility. Medicaid applications are evaluated on a month-to-month basis. If you can prove that an applicant is eligible at any time during the month in which you apply, that applicant is deemed eligible for the entire month. This means …
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Wayne County Court Update
I wanted to give everyone an official update as to the plan in Wayne County. From now until the foreseeable future all filings will remain electronic. Personal Protection Petitions requests can be found at www.3rdcc.org/divisions/family-domestic/personal-protection-order-filing-instructions. All emergency and nonemergency filing instructions can be found at …
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Where Should You Keep Your Estate Planning Documents?
Great, you have an estate plan, but does anyone know where it is located? Do you know where the best place is to keep your estate planning documents? Today, Corriveau Law is sharing: Where and How to Best Store Your Will Safety Deposit Box – …
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Creating an Estate Plan for Your Pets
When creating your estate plan don’t forget your pets. Over 65% of households in the United States own pets and chances are if you are among those pet owners you likely consider that animal to be a part of your family. If the proper provisions …
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Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities
If you have a child with a disability, the need to plan for your future, and your child’s future is absolutely critical. At any given moment something could happen to you and therefore, leave your child at risk. Whether it is death, illness, disability, or …
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Prince Died Without a Will: Don’t Let that Be You- Two Years Later Heirs Still Haven’t Received Their Inheritance
April 26th, 2016 Prince Rogers Nelson, better known to the world as Prince died. Now, fast-forward to May 2018, two years later, do you know his heirs have yet to receive even a dollar of their inheritance from his $200+ million estate? Why? According to …
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15 Things To Consider When Choosing the Perfect Nursing Home For Your Loved One
At Corriveau Law we understand the difficult decision of placing a loved one in an assisted living or nursing home. In fact, it is likely one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make. You are placing your trust and the safety …
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Advanced Directives and Living Wills
You maybe surprised to know that Michigan is one of only three states that do not recognize Living Wills. That said, a Living Will can still serve as an invaluable resource to family members who maybe responsible for the decisions regarding your medical care. Advanced …
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Understand Estate Planning; Is Estate Planning Only For The Elderly?
Is Estate Planning Only For the Elderly? While estate and long-term health/financial planning may appear to be a concern solely for the elderly population, creating a solid estate plan is actually something that should be done sooner than later and, is not limited to one’s …
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