a special needs law & Elder law firm
Let us answer your questions
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Wills and trusts
I want to make sure my property goes to the people I love. Should I create a will or a trust? What is the difference, and how do they work?
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Powers of Attorney
How can I appoint someone else to help me make financial and health care decisions? What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and Guardianship?
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Guardianship
How do I become Guardian of my loved one? Are there alternatives to Guardianship? Does this process involve the court?
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Special Needs Planning
I’m worried that my child will not be able care for himself in the future. What can I do? How and when should I create a Special Needs Trust for my child?
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Nursing Care and Medicaid
Am I going to lose my property if I need nursing home care? How can I protect my home?
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Probate
I’ve lost a loved one. What are the legal next-steps I need to take?
Resources for you
our guide bookS
We’ve created go-to guides for you to use when navigating certain legal issues. Get a copy of our Estate Planning or Guardianship Guides.
community resources
Over the years, we’ve collected a great deal of knowledge and friends in the areas of Special Needs Law and Elder Law. Go straight to our sources: peruse helpful information, including sources of law and lists of organizations doing helpful work in our community.
Holistic estate planning
Create a plan that works for you
A good estate plan covers more than who gets your property at the end of your life. It should also address who will care for your spouse if they have dementia at the end of your life, who will look after your children if they are under age 18 when you die, or if they have a disability or need extra care. Your estate plan should also give guidance to anyone who will manage money or health care decisions for your loved ones in the future. We will help you create an estate plan that addresses your specific goals.
We can also help you think through what will happen if you need to apply for long-term care benefits like Medicaid to help pay for skilled nursing care in the future. Rather than just draft a will or trust for you, which may or may not realistically help you meet your goal of giving property to your loved ones, we will help you think through how you will pay for long-term care, and how you can keep your home and protect it for the next generation even if you need to apply for government benefits.