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Today is National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan civic holiday aimed at boosting voter turnout. In 2024, every major election official association is backing the holiday to instill confidence in the voting process and help more Americans get registered for this record-breaking year. In Michigan, residents can register up to election day. Polling in Michigan is showing a tight presidential race. You can go to Vote.org to see all the races and candidates for your location. They are the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan voting registration and get-out-the-vote platform in America.  #registertovote #westerbekelaw

What is your favorite thing about autumn? Is it the fall colors in the trees, the flavors of apple and pumpkin? Is it cheering on your favorite high school, collegiate or professional football team? Whatever your answer, I can bet it’s not the onset of respiratory viruses and resurgence of COVID. Unprotected older adults are at more of a risk for complications like pneumonia, hospitalizations and even death. That said, this is the time to consider getting those all important boosters available to prevent the flu, RSV and Covid. You can contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy to make arrangements. #westerbekelaw #lovefall #stayhealthy

FREE "Estate Planning and Elder Law" seminar on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am to 12 noon. Learn about providing for security with Powers of Attorney, avoiding probate, drafting a will, creating a trust, protecting assets, making informed health and elder care decisions, and planning for stages of long-term care. It will be held at Maude Preston Palenske Library at 500 Market in St. Joseph. Walk-ins are welcome or you can register by calling 616-965-2060 or 269-906-9782. After attending this, you can schedule a FREE one hour consult With Bill Westerbeke if you are interested. #estateplanning #elderlaw #freeseminar

It was an honor to deliver checks to 8 different non-profits in West Michigan. A client bequeathed money to a senior center, a church youth program, a homeless shelter, a long term care facility and others. Through this legacy, their dedication to these causes will result in many positive outcomes. To learn more about how your estate plan can include causes near and dear to you in addition to loved ones, contact Westerbeke at michiganlegacyplan.com or 616—965-2060 or 269-906-9782. #estateplan #leavealegacy #westerbekelawfirm

It was an honor to deliver checks to 8 different non-profits in West Michigan. A client bequeathed money to a senior center, a church youth program, a homeless shelter, a long term care facility and others. Through this legacy, their dedication to these causes will result in many positive outcomes. To learn more about how your estate plan can include causes near and dear to you in addition to loved ones, contact Westerbeke at michiganlegacyplan.com or 616—965-2060 or 269-906-9782. #estateplan #leavealegacy #westerbekelawfirm

August is “National Make a Will Month.” Is your excuse that you don’t have money or other assets or perhaps you don’t have children or even you don’t think you’re old enough. Many people put this off only to find out that it wasn’t as tedious or costly as they expected. A will provides peace of mind and allows you to take control instead of leaving it up to others to decide when you are gone. Your estate plan should provide you with security now and your loved ones later. A will is only one of the estate planning services we provide at Westerbeke Law Firm. Contact us to see if this is the best option for your needs.  By phone at 616-965-2060 or online at https://lnkd.in/gkkwh-Sd #will #trust #estateplan

Tuesday, August 6 is Election Day. Many counties have millages on the ballot that provide funding for key groups like seniors, veterans and libraries. This is in addition to the variety of candidates running in the primaries. You can see your personalized ballot at this this site: https://lnkd.in/gvC8yTfH

Westerbeke Law Firm was proud to be a hole sponsor for the July golf outing benefitting the Trinity Health Grand Rapids Kidney Transplant Center. Thanks to Melissa Bunce for volunteering with this event. Founded 50 years ago, the center is one of the largest and most successful community hospital-based transplant programs in the country.  #westerbekelawfirm #kidneytransplant

Advanced care planning is designed to help a patient define their wishes and preferences for future medical and end-of-life care. In addition to the patient and family, the team can also include healthcare professionals, social worker or lawyer. Here’s a nice graphic from the National Institute on Aging dispelling 5 myths about advanced care planning. https://lnkd.in/eVvqBz3g

We wish you a celebratory Fourth of July with friends and family, food and fun and fireworks. Here is a moment to reflect on the history of the day which recognizes the 13 American colonies separation from Great Britain by issuing the Declaration of Independence. Probably the most memorable line is “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” You can read more at https://lnkd.in/eyVZ3Ty #independenceday #westerbekelaw