Practice Areas Elder Law Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Probate and Trust Administration Municipal Law and Finance

Our Elder Law practice focuses on the legal needs of the elderly, and we work with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older client.

Using a holistic approach, we handle general estate planning issues and counsel clients about planning for incapacity with alternative decision making documents. We also assist clients 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.

Our Elder Law practice includes counseling and representation with the following legal issues:

• Health and personal care planning, which include the following topics: powers of attorney and living wills; lifetime planning; family issues;
• Fiduciary (financial) representation; financial planning; housing opportunities and financing; income, estate, and gift tax matters;
• Planning for a well spouse when the other spouse requires long term care; Asset protection; public benefits such as Medicaid and insurance; Veterans' benefits;
• Capacity; guardianship and guardianship avoidance;
• Resident rights in long term care facilities; nursing home claims;
• Will and trust planning; planning for minor or adult special needs children; probate;
• Alll aspects of planning for aging, illness, and incapacity.

If you need legal assistance with an elder law issue, contact a Lawyer who can help you today.