What is the difference in an estate planning firm and an elder law firm?
Both law firms deal with estate planning including setting up living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, an elder law firm goes beyond the estate plan in preparing a whole life plan; and legal counsel continues for the myriad of issues which may arise.
Why is estate planning necessary for a child with special needs?
To ensure optimal long term care, preserve governmental benefits and protect assets, early planning by parents can make the difference in the life of the child with special needs, as well as forsiblings who may ultimately have the responsibility for the care or oversight of their disabled sibling.
When is mediation recommended?
Conflicts arise balancing the elder’s desire to maintain independence and others’ concerns related to safety and health care issues. Life changes most prevalent and amenable to mediation include changes related to housing and/or living arrangements; loss of financial control or estate restructuring; and familial-care role.
Isn’t estate planning expensive?
There is no charge for the initial consultation. With the proper planning, your assets and life savings can be protected and preserved that you or your loved one worked to establish. Proper planning can save the assets, through a variety of strategies that may include gifting, rental property, purchasing annuities, life insurance, tax and estate planning, and many other options that enable qualification for Medicaid while still preserving assets.
Is Social Security only for the elderly?
Social Security benefits are available to the disabled unable to work or those who have never been able to work due to disabiliy. Should you be denied benefits, you do not have to go it alone. We can represent you before the Social Security Administration and there are no attorney fees unless we win your case.
Both law firms deal with estate planning including setting up living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, an elder law firm goes beyond the estate plan in preparing a whole life plan; and legal counsel continues for the myriad of issues which may arise.
Why is estate planning necessary for a child with special needs?
To ensure optimal long term care, preserve governmental benefits and protect assets, early planning by parents can make the difference in the life of the child with special needs, as well as forsiblings who may ultimately have the responsibility for the care or oversight of their disabled sibling.
When is mediation recommended?
Conflicts arise balancing the elder’s desire to maintain independence and others’ concerns related to safety and health care issues. Life changes most prevalent and amenable to mediation include changes related to housing and/or living arrangements; loss of financial control or estate restructuring; and familial-care role.
Isn’t estate planning expensive?
There is no charge for the initial consultation. With the proper planning, your assets and life savings can be protected and preserved that you or your loved one worked to establish. Proper planning can save the assets, through a variety of strategies that may include gifting, rental property, purchasing annuities, life insurance, tax and estate planning, and many other options that enable qualification for Medicaid while still preserving assets.
Is Social Security only for the elderly?
Social Security benefits are available to the disabled unable to work or those who have never been able to work due to disabiliy. Should you be denied benefits, you do not have to go it alone. We can represent you before the Social Security Administration and there are no attorney fees unless we win your case.