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

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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...
Protecting assets with an irrevocable trust

Protecting assets with an irrevocable trust

(2010)Can you still leave a legacy to the next generation without losing a large portion to long term care costs? In many cases the answer is yes, but it requires much more advance planning. In recent years, Medicaid law has tightened restrictions on the ability of...

Providing for non-human family members with a pet trust

(2007)Have you considered what would happen to your pet if you die or become disabled? Suppose you’re concerned about Fido, who greets you with wild tail-wagging each morning, listens attentively to everything you say, and never talks back. What will become of Fido...