Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice focused on the unique needs of the aging population. The goal of elder law planning is to help individuals maintain financial security, independence, and quality of life through thoughtful planning and long-term care strategies.

 

At The Brancheau Law Firm, we utilize a variety of legal tools and techniques tailored to meet the specific goals and concerns of older clients. We take a holistic approach to legal planning, addressing the key issues that impact seniors, including housing, financial well-being, health care, long-term care planning, and overall autonomy and quality of life.

 

Our services include assisting clients with:

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• Preservation and transfer of assets, including strategies to help avoid spousal impoverishment when one spouse requires nursing home care

• Pre-Medicaid planning

• Disability planning, including the use of durable powers of attorney, living trusts, and advance directives (“living wills”) for financial management and health care decision-making

• Guardianships and conservatorships

• Estate planning, including planning for the management of assets during life and their distribution upon death through wills, trusts, and related documents

• Probate

• Administration and management of trusts and estates

 

 

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