Andrew Byers' elder law practice focuses on the legal needs of older clients and their families, and works with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older client. Under this holistic approach, I handle estate and longevity planning issues and counsel clients about planning for incapacity with alternative decision making documents. I also assist clients and their families in planning for possible long-term care needs, including nursing home care. Locating the appropriate type of care, coordinating private and public resources to finance the cost of care, and working to ensure the client's right to quality care are all part of our elder law practice.
Andrew regularly speaks to the public on elder law and estate planning while also presenting continuing education lectures to the elder medical community, certified public accountants, and financial advisors. Andrew maintains the highest level of knowledge and expertise through ongoing continuing education and frequent attendance at nationally recognized conferences on estate planning topics.
Whether you are planning ahead or are in the middle of a difficult situation, I can advise you on Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning with Wills and Trusts, asset and income planning for the community spouse, the preservation of assets, and how to get good care.
Professional Credentials
- In the private practice of law for 24 years in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Admitted Attorney: all Michigan state courts and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Probate & Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections of the State Bar of Michigan
- Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member of Elder Counsel
- Holds a Certificate of Completion in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. The Certificate Program is a systematic training program developed by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
- Holds Accredited Attorney status by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Education Background
Andrew Byers was conferred a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University in 1992 and a Juris Doctor degree from the Wayne State University Law School in 1996. During law school, he was an assistant editor on the Wayne Law Review, a scholarly journal on Michigan law and other legal topics. Andrew was awarded the 1995 Gushee Writing Award for best student work published in the Wayne Law Review and the American Jurisprudence Award for highest grade obtained in Constitutional Law. To supplement his academic experience, during law school, Andrew worked as a law clerk with a large law firm and was a judicial intern for the Macomb County Circuit Court. Andrew was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1996.
Estate Planning & Elder Law News
Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate attorney Andrew Byers helps people in Troy, MI and throughout Oakland County, MI including Royal Oak, Clawson, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Rochester Hills, as well as throughout the metro Detroit area, including Macomb County and Wayne County, Michigan.
Recent Blog Posts
Claiming Your Parent as a Dependent for Tax Purposes
What's the Difference between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home?
Updates to the Basic Protections for Spouses of Nursing Home Residents Applying for Medicaid in 2023
When Should You Help Your Parents with their Finances?
Preparing for the Future after a Dementia Diagnosis
Recommendations
- Mr. Byers and AmyJo are wonderful. They were able to process my father's medicaid application quickly and accurately. Mr. Byers also was able to protect my elderly mother from losing her independence. Thank you for helping our family during a stressful and difficult situation.
- Great and job well done.
- You always kept me informed, and up to date on my case. You promptly returned my phone calls. You had concern about the outcome of my case.
- Andrew was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Felt confident with decisions we made by way of his direction.
- Andrew has handled family business for many years, he put in order my mother's long term care and financial program, he also put living trust together for two of my brothers. I live in LA and was in need of Andrew's service to clear a real property issue in Michigan based on the living trust of o...
- I'm recommending Andrew Byers to any who wants an attorney that you can trust with any situation you might need help with. Trustworthy and professional is what Andrew is about, he has been our attorney for various situations for over 10 years. I would tell anyone call Andrew if you want someone y...
- My entire family has worked with Andrew Byers for the past several years. He is very knowledgeable in matters regarding elder law. He has helped us with trusts, Medicaid applications, Probate questions and obtaining Employer Identification Numbers for deceased parents. He responds very promptly a...
- My father had a terminal illness. Mr. Byers met with my father and quickly identified his estate planning needs and the need for durable and healthcare powers of attorney. He maintained appropriate confidentiality with my father while keeping me up to date that progress was being made getting the...
- Take it from me, if you have a family member that has become dependent on 24 hours of care and need to apply for Medicaid to cover nursing home expenses, you should obtain an experienced lawyer familiar with elder law. After obtaining Mr. Byers to handle the Medicaid application, it was a great r...
- Mr. Byers developed a plan that was efficient and cost effective .
- I would definitely recommend Andrew Buyers, for anyone needing Elder Law He gave me a consultation over the phone. He was not pushy whatsoever give me some fantastic advice prior to my commitment to him through our contract. He was very knowledgeable in the process of obtaining Medicaid for my el...
- Andrew was truly a blessing. Could not have had a better experience. He cruised us through getting my mother in law approved for medicaid help as she is in a nursing home with dementia. Never could we have done it with out you. When we would hit a bump in the process he was right there guiding th...
- Our family highly recommends Andrew for estate planning services. December 30, 2020.
- I would highly recommend Andrew Byers for Estate Planning and Probate legal services. Mr. Byers prepared the estate planning documents for both of my parents and assisted with the probate of my father's estate after his passing. Mr. Byers' expertise and professionalism were greatly appreciated. H...
- Andrew was great to work with. He is very thorough and committed to see the process through to the end. He worked with us to complete a trust and veterans assistance for our elderly mother. We very much appreciate all of his efforts, as this was a very hard and trying time for our family. I highl...
- I would definitely recommend attorney Andrew Byers for elder care planning and estate planning. He is thorough and caring, explaining everything so you can understand the next steps. He is a true professional and I have recommended him to other. I am a very satisfied client with peaceful mind as ...
- My family has worked with Andrew Byers for over 10 years. He obtained VA benefits for my mother when she lived in assisted living. When my mother moved into a nursing home he worked with Medicaid for benefits for our mother. He was very professional. We are very pleased with how Andrew handled ou...
- Dealing with an aging parent has it's difficulties. One of the difficulties my family encountered while dealing with an aging parent was enrollment in Medicaid. After reading reviews on lawyers that handle elder law, our family decided to contact Mr. Byers. Having Mr. Byers handle the enrollment ...
- Andrew Byers was my attorney while we were addressing a particularly complicated estate, even further complicated by COVID restrictions and delays. He was informative and helpful the whole duration. I knew next to nothing about the process and the relevant laws going in. The work was taken care o...
- I am not one to leave recommendations, but in this case I feel Mr. Byers deserves all of the positive praise I can share. He was recommended to me by a colleague and the recommendation proved to be a godsend! The Medicaid process is confusing and difficult to navigate without expert assistance. M...
- Andrew helped guide us through the long and confusing process of end-of-life legal obstacles for our loved one. His knowledge & professionalism is exceptional, and I will not hesitate to use Andrew again in the future should the need arise. December 1, 2022