Rizzo Elder Law, PLC I have been an Elder Law attorney in Traverse City, Michigan for over 15 years. During that time I have focused on getting nursing home residents Medicaid long-term care benefits. It has become harder and harder to receive Medicaid long-term care benefits. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services looks more critically at spend-downs and asset conversion. Now more than ever it is important to have an experienced attorney with the best planning tools. In most cases I can protect more assets than an average Medicaid asset protection plan. You do not have to spend-down on items you do not need, or spend half your assets to qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits. I am accepting new clients in Northern Michigan. I am based out of Traverse City; a beautiful city I made my home almost 20 years ago.