Jim Schuster Certified Elder Law Attorney

06/27/2026

If anybody remembers our invaluable resource "The Patient Advocate Guide" I have good and bad news. The good news: I have issued a new edition just last week. You can find it here:https://www.jimschuster.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Complete-Ebook-Updated-1-1.pdf
The bad news: My website (jimschuster.com) is undergoing and update and upgrade. SO as of today's date if you go to the front page www.jimschuster.com you will Not find it listed on the home page. Use the above link instead and download your no obligation free pdf of the entire ebook.
All the best, Jim

I was one of the first Michigan attorneys to specialize in Elder Law in 1995 and became the fourth certified elder law attorney in Michigan. I am sharing the numerous articles I have written here. You will see ours is not a “sales” type of website, but rather one dedicated to the proposition “...

06/13/2026

Very interesting article and personal survey on the American political typology.
Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.

02/01/2026

Here, in a nutshell, is the problem with "estate planning" from the Elder Law point of view, it is about "death and taxes." It does not address the needs and preferences of elders as they age. It does not focus on how to make life better as we age. Here we might think about rewarding helpful children when we are in need. For more information take a quick trip to my website,

Hi and Welcome. Got a Question? Need a referral? Call us (248) 356-3500 Welcome to our home on the Web. I am retired from active practice of law but I’m still here to take care of you. Estate Planning, More Than “Death and Taxes” A short note: Many attorneys do “estate planning” and most o...

02/01/2026

The Fareed Zakaria opening commentary this morning was/is a nonpartisan damning indictment of Pres Trump and his admin.

oday on the show, federal immigration raids and the killing of two civilians in Minneapolis have many around the world wondering what exactly is happening in the United States. Fareed speaks with Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and Christopher Caldwell, conservative author a...

01/22/2026

Here's an interesting article from the New York Times about how to avoid bad investments and what to do if an elder has been scammed. I have some more information on my website at JimSchuster.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/business/aging-parents-finances.html

Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.

01/01/2026

Hope Everyone has a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's to a better 2026!

12/16/2025

6 Strategies for Caregiving with Dementia

"Together we can make a difference."
~Kelly 💜

12/16/2025

❄️ The holidays can be a challenging for families facing Alzheimer's or another dementia. Here are 5️⃣ tips for caregivers to ensure celebrations remain safe and joyous. Get more tips at bit.ly/3sY1DTI.