Death Certificate File Copies: Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
A troublesome admonition appears in bold print on every Pennsylvania death certificate: “WARNING: It is illegal to duplicate this copy by photostat or photograph.” Does that mean I’ll get in trouble if I make a photocopy for my file? No, according to the...Basic Medicaid eligibility for long term care in Pennsylvania
I’m frequently asked, “What is Medicaid, and how does a person qualify?” It’s an issue I deal with constantly as an elder law attorney in Pennsylvania. In this post I’ll give a quick introduction to this complex program, focusing mainly on basic...Protect your estate from scams, bad judgment with a trust
I once had a client who appeared to have fine mental faculties. You could sit and have a conversation with him about recent events, his health, and what he had for breakfast that day. He had been a savvy, successful businessman who retired to his large suburban home...Reasons to use a professional administrator for a special needs trust
Let’s say you set up a special needs trust for Joey, your disabled grandson. You’ll need a trustee to make distributions, file tax returns, and carry out all the other duties that go along with administering a trust. Who will you name to do all that? Some...About Andrew Sykes
The founder of Sykes Elder Law, Andrew Sykes is recognized as a leading elder law authority in Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience helping clients with estate planning, estate administration, and Medicaid planning.
