- GuardianshipThe elderly are the obvious answer, but in truth, many different individuals seek the expertise of Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys. Aging individuals looking to protect their assets, lifestyle, and family are common. They may need assistance with living trusts and wills, medicaid planning, guardianship, powers of attorney and more. The loved ones of elderly individuals may also contact us looking for advice. This is especially common if the mother or father never updated their legal documents or in some cases, may have done no planning at all! It’s never too early and rarely too late to plan. If you have parents, let them know that the earlier they seek legal help, the easier (and typically less expensive) the process will be. Disabled individuals are also clients of Elder Law Attorneys. An attorney’s expertise and insight into long-term planning law and special needs trusts.
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- ForgeryThe Probate process ensures that any Will is the decedent’s true last Will, and not revoked or a forgery. The process is meant to ensure that the decedent’s assets are safeguarded and protected from waste, theft, or neglect—as well as all taxes paid. We help you through the probate process every step of the way.
- Medicaid Planning
- Estate PlanningElder and Estate Planning allows you to prepare for your future and the future of your loved ones with regard to health, financial well-being, and living environment. Elder law is a specialized section of the law that allows you to dictate how your care, assets, and living situation will be handled if you become ill or unable to make decisions for yourself.
- WillsProbate is the legal process of proving the validity of an individual’s Last Will & Testament in Surrogates Court. During this process, the Judge appoints the executor. The Executor is then responsible for the following...
- TrustsWe help you with your living trust and guide you through all the steps in setting your assets in order. It is important to know exactly what will come of your property and possessions when you pass on, and it is our job to give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing.
- Power of AttorneyPower of Attorney is the document in which you have appointed an agent to handle your financial, business, and property affairs. These agents protect you if you are unable to sign legal documents or write things off to protect your loved ones.
- Probate