Certified Elder Law Attorney Serving Manistee

For over 30 years, seniors and families throughout Manistee, MI, have relied on The Law Offices of David E. Waterstradt for expert elder law services. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), David Waterstradt brings extensive experience in areas such as wills, revocable living trusts, Medicaid planning, and long-term care arrangements.

We focus on protecting your assets, documenting your wishes, and crafting an estate plan that creates a smooth process for your loved ones. Each estate plan is tailored to your needs. The time to plan ahead is now. Whether you’re updating an existing plan or creating a new one in Manistee, MI, contact The Law Offices of David E. Waterstradt to schedule your consultation.

Elder Law Services We Offer

A CELA is an elder law attorney who becomes certified through the National Elder Law Foundation after gaining significant experience, demonstrating expertise, and passing a thorough exam on elder law matters. Effective estate planning often requires several coordinating documents that safeguard assets and outline your wishes. Every client’s needs are unique, which is why we tailor each plan. Some elder law services we offer in Manistee include:

• Estate Planning: We prepare a complete plan, including documents such as a will, revocable living trust, living will, and more, to help ensure your assets are protected and your preferences are communicated.

• Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning: We assist with planning for at-home care, assisted living, or nursing home arrangements. We can also structure your assets in a way that keeps them secure and supports Medicaid eligibility.

• Veterans Benefits Assistance: Our office helps veterans and surviving spouses apply for benefits they qualify for, such as Aid & Assistance.

• Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives: We create essential documents such as financial power of attorney, patient advocate designation, HIPAA release, and advance directive so you can decide who will make important decisions if you no longer can.

• Guardianship & Conservatorship: When families need to make important decisions for a loved one who cannot, we help properly obtain legal authority.

• Protection for Senior Victims: We help seniors and their families in cases of elder abuse and nursing home neglect.



• Tax Planning: We use effective, straightforward methods to minimize estate and gift taxes, preserving your assets for generations to come.

Asset Protection and Elder Law Expertise for Manistee Seniors and Families

David E. Waterstradt will help with every aspect of elder law. To schedule a consultation with attorney David Waterstradt, contact our law office near Manistee today!