Family Law

• Guardianship
  The Special Needs Alliance is a national organization comprised of attorneys committed to helping individuals with disabilities, their families and the professionals who serve them. Many of our members have loved ones with special needs; all of them work regularly with public benefits, guardianships/conservatorships, planning for disabilities and special education issues. They collaborate with advocates throughout the special needs community to improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  When a loved one dies, often the last thing on the family’s mind is the administrative work of managing the decedent’s estate. Whether your estate includes all probate or non-probate assets, or both, our law firm can guide you through the legal maze, give advice on the minimization of Pennsylvania Inheritance Taxes and income taxes, and advise you on the proper distribution of assets.
• Wills
• Trusts
  The Law Offices of Schellart Joyce offer all of our clients outstanding services in our specialized areas of practice, including: elder law, estate planning and administration, probate administration and trust administration. Our practice also includes asset preservation, guardianships, special needs planning, and Medicaid eligibility planning and litigation. With our offices conveniently located in Erie and Titusville, Pennsylvania, we offer a wide array of legal services to assist you and your family as you move through the stages of life.
• Power of Attorney
  At our law firm, estate planning means more than drafting standard wills, trusts, or powers of attorney. We first take the time to look at the big picture and listen to our clients about their wishes and preferences, and then work with them to help ensure that these are provided for in a solid estate plan. Planning may include advice about minimization of taxes, long term care planning, or special needs planning. No matter how simple or complex, we aim to help clients achieve their estate planning goals.
• Probate