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Elder Law Attorneys in East Lansing, MI

East Lansing families often search for elder law help when a care decision, Medicaid question, or document problem becomes urgent.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from Michigan source data. Stronger source signals are listed first; confirm current license, discipline, certification, and fit before hiring.

Not sure which East Lansing elder law option fits?

Start with the city, timing, and care issue. We will help organize a non-confidential directory inquiry before you compare attorney profiles.

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Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

Common reasons families in East Lansing search

Medicaid timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in Michigan.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medicaid planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

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Attorney listings in East Lansing

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Michael J Fraleigh

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 575-0500

Louis K Nigg

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 371-9823

Mitchell David Sickon

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(734) 249-9329

Robert A Dietzel

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 484-8000

Troy D Clarke

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 939-1880

Ernscie Augustin

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 939-1880

David L Shaltz

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 332-3800

Raymond A Harris

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 853-6900

Michelle E Pollok

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 332-6551

Ashley Sarah Kagey

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 853-6900

A Michelle Lane

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 332-3800

Barbara R Hollstein

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 410-1104

Jonathan E Carey

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 353-3913

Raina I Korbakis

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

Douglas G Chalgian

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 332-3800

Rosemary H Buhl

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 853-6900

Don L Keskey

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 999-7572

John Bolinger, Iii

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 203-9824

Geraldine Anne Brown

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(989) 751-2428

Susan Lucile Chalgian

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 332-3800

Katie Lynwood

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 853-6900

Hon Lisa L Babcock

Elder Law Practice Signal

Elder law practice signal

This attorney was identified through elder law practice signals from a state bar or attorney directory source.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

East Lansing, MI

(517) 351-7000

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What does an elder law attorney in East Lansing do?

Elder law attorneys help older adults and families with Medicaid planning, long-term care and nursing home costs, guardianship, powers of attorney, and protecting assets and the home. Many also handle estate planning and special needs planning. Scope varies by attorney, so confirm the specific focus before hiring.

How much does an elder law attorney cost in East Lansing?

Fees vary by matter and attorney. Some charge a flat fee for documents like a power of attorney, while Medicaid planning is often billed hourly or as a project fee. Many offer an initial consultation. Ask how fees are structured up front and what the total is likely to be.

When should you hire an elder law attorney?

Families often reach out around a hospital discharge, a new diagnosis, a move to assisted living or a nursing home, or when Medicaid or guardianship questions arise. Acting earlier usually leaves more planning options open, because some strategies depend on timing.

Is elder law the same as estate planning?

They overlap but are not identical. Estate planning focuses on transferring assets at death (wills, trusts, beneficiaries). Elder law focuses on aging and long-term care while you are alive — Medicaid eligibility, care costs, guardianship, and decision-making authority. Many attorneys handle both.

General educational information, not legal advice. ElderLawLocator is an attorney directory, not a law firm, and does not recommend or endorse any attorney. Confirm any attorney's current license, disciplinary history, certifications, and fees directly with them and your state bar before hiring.

If a nursing home decision is part of the situation:

Compare facility quality, inspection records, and staffing levels alongside legal planning. Skip this step if your question is only about documents, benefits, or guardianship.

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