Elder Law in Michigan
This page covers elder law as it applies in Michigan — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what elder protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern elder in Michigan
Michigan state law
- PLANNING, HOUSING, AND ZONING › STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT OF 1966MI 125 § 125.1401
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 712B › PROBATE CODE OF 1939 › Chapter XIIBMI 712B § 712B.3
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HOSPITALS › HOSPITAL AUTHORITYMI 331 § 331.1
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- TAXATION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY › THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT › Division — REAL ESTATE EXEMPTIONS.MI 211 § 211.7d
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CORONERS › COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERSMI 52 § 52.201c
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HOSPITALS › MUNICIPAL HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATIONS ACT › Chapter 1MI 331 § 331.1103
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Social Security Amendments of 1965 (Medicare and Medicaid)
Added Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) to the Social Security Act. Codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq. and §§ 1396 et seq.
- Social Security Act of 1935
Established federal social-insurance and welfare programs including Old-Age Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Aid to Dependent Children. Codified primarily at 42 U.S.C. ch. 7.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for elder in Michigan.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.