Estate Planning, Elder Law & Special Needs Planning
Our goal is to help you find peace of mind through planning for the future. We assist people of all ages in estate and tax planning, and we also help navigate the legal issues and life decisions that seniors and their families face.
We have been practicing in the areas of estate planning and elder law for more than 30 years and have helped shape the elder law landscape in Maine. We participate in a variety of advisory committees and have been part of the most groundbreaking caselaw in our field.
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We advise individuals and families on a variety of estate planning and elder law issues, including:
Planning for asset distribution
Estate and gift tax planning
Asset preservation strategies
Probate, estate and trust administration
Management of financial decisions during life
Joint ownership of assets
Long-term care and nursing home planning
Management of healthcare decisions during life
Guardianships and conservatorships
Supported decision making
Medicaid (MaineCare) applications
Special needs and settlement planning
Insurance and Social Security benefits
VA Benefits
Some of the documents we draft include:
Wills
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Advanced Healthcare Directives
Financial Powers of Attorney
Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements