Elder Law

Comprehensive Elder Care Planning For Higher-Net-Worth Families

Protecting your assets and legacy for future generations.

Elder law is a dynamic and multi-faceted area of legal practice dedicated to addressing the needs of older adults and their families. At the Law Offices of Joanne Schlenk McAvey, PLLC we are proud to offer a broad range of services in this field. The elder care lawyers at our firm experienced in the main sub-fields of elder law, including:

Estate Planning

Estate planning involves a series of proactive measures you can take to secure your future and legacy. Services include:

• Lifetime Planning: Advance directives such as Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies.
• Legacy And Tax Planning: Calculated strategies aimed at minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes.
• Asset Protection: Protecting your wealth from potential risks.
• Wills, Trusts, and Testamentary Substitutions: Legal frameworks created to facilitate seamless dispositional planning.

Medicaid Planning

The process of Medicaid planning can be complicated. We’ll help you navigate these matters by utilizing:

• Disability Planning: Preparing for potential long-term care needs.
• Long-Term Asset Preservation: Protecting your assets from external threats.

Probate Litigation

This area focuses on managing and resolving conflicts surrounding a loved one’s estate. Our firm is qualified to assist with:

• Simplified Processes: Guidance through the Surrogate’s Court to probate a Will and issue Letters Testamentary.
• Contentious Cases: Management of disputes, including challenges to a Will’s validity or appointments.

Guardianship

When your loved ones are unable to manage their personal or financial affairs on their own, guardianship ensures their needs are properly met. Services include:

• Guardian Appointments: Helping establish a guardian or co-guardian for an incapacitated person.
• Court-Proceedings: Oversight and advice when Powers of Attorney or Health Care Proxies are not in place.
• Task-Specific Authority: Defining the full scope of a guardian’s responsibilities based on the details of the situation.

Navigating Family Dynamics In Elder Law Planning

Planning for later in life can come with distinct obstacles, especially when balancing the needs of elderly parents and adult children. You may face challenges such as differing opinions on care decisions, financial planning disagreements, and emotional sensitivities surrounding topics like guardianship or inheritance.

During times like these, open communication and professional legal guidance are essential to productively addressing these issues – ensuring you and your loved ones feel heard and that all plans reflect the best interests of everyone involved.

When Should You Meet With An Elder Law Attorney?

It is better to start planning with a Suffolk or Nassau County elder law attorney long before you need acute medical and personal care assistance. You don’t want to start your planning as your health begins to decline and you feel less and less well.

Each person ages differently: some people need full-time help at age 60, while others are alert and independent at age 90. As a rule, you should have estate plans in place by the time you retire, and it is never too late or early to set up an estate and Medicaid plan, provided you have the mental capacity to do so.

More Information:

• What Types Of Legal Matters Will A New York Elder Law Attorney Handle For Me?
• What Are Challenges Related To Adult Children And Elderly Parents When Planning For Later In Life?
• When Is The Best Time To Meet With A Suffolk Or Nassau County Elder Law Attorney?

The Law Offices Of Joanne Schlenk McAvey, PLLC Stand With Our Elderly Clients In Deer Park, NY

Our elder law firm will get to know you and your family and protect your best interests in depth.

You don’t have to navigate aging and long-term care alone. The diligent, caring staff at the Law Offices of Joanne Schlenk McAvey, PLLC are here to answer your questions, help you plan for the future, and protect your interests with tailored legal tools.

Are you ready to learn more about how we can help you? Call our office at (631) 800-0472 or click here to schedule your consultation today.