November 2011 - Sykes Elder Law

Certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation under authorization of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation under authorization of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Asset Protection

One of the best ways to protect your assets is an irrevocable trust. It provides a number of benefits, including tax and gifting advantages, as well as protection against long-term care costs and other threats. At Sykes Elder Law, we can help  you design a...

Doctors: Can you tell the family when a patient needs a guardian?

Let’s suppose you are a doctor, or other similar health care provider. Every time you see your patient Joe his memory has worsened. Joe struggles to recall whether he took his medications this morning, and if so, what they were. He used to ask about your...

A pet trust for Fluffy

You don’t have to be Leona Helmsley to set up a trust for a beloved pet. After the billionaire Helmsley’s death, her white Maltese lived in the lap of luxury on its multi-million dollar trust fund. But Pennsylvania law allows people of even modest means to...