The issues surrounding aging have become increasingly complex as a result of ever-changing state and federal laws in the US. As elder law attorneys, we see it as our role to not only advise you regarding protecting your assets, but to help you secure the highest quality of life for you and your heirs.
The field of Elder Law encompasses several areas including Estate and Medicaid Planning,Trusts & Wills, Medicaid Applications, Special Needs Planning, Guardianships and Advance Directives (Powers of Attorney/Statutory Gift Riders, Health Care Proxies and Living Wills). Whether you are planning years in advance, or you find yourself or a loved one in an urgent situation today, take advantage of our expertise. We can help you.
Taking responsibility for another person’s health and financial well-being is a serious commitment. A guardianship attorney at our firm is uniquely qualified to serve as counsel and guide if you find yourself in a position in which it becomes necessary to petition a court for the appointment of a guardian for a loved one. We will also help you to assess whether this is the right course of action for you. We have compassionately guided many clients through the guardianship process in New York and stand ready to advise you.
Being appointed as a guardian for a loved one entails taking responsibility for his/her:
