Elder Law

Upstate New York Elder Law Attorney

Even if you are already in a nursing home or receiving home care, there are special provisions in the Medicaid laws that permit you to protect all or a portion of your life savings that would otherwise have to be spent.

The practice of Elder Law involves long range planning as well as immediate crisis planning.

Long Range Planning

Long range planning includes: asset preservation in the event of a catastrophic illness; estate tax planning; probate avoidance planning; and asset management due to incapacity. Our lawyers are prepared to draft powers of attorney in the event of incapacity. We also provide our clients with the option of a revocable trust to avoid probate. We also can help clients obtain long term care insurance, make gifts to family members, and establish irrevocable trusts to protect assets in the event of a catastrophic illness.

Immediate Crisis Planning

Immediate crisis planning takes effect when someone becomes ill and their life savings stands to be quickly depleted. For those that have not yet completed their long range planning, immediate Medicaid planning steps must be taken to salvage what is left of your family's assets. Depending on your situation, we will advise you of various immediate crisis options.

At the Koldin Law Center, P.C. with offices in Syracuse and Rochester, New York, we have over 30 years of experience helping elderly individuals plan for immediate crisis and long term care. Our firm represents clients in Monroe and Onondaga counties and throughout all of upstate New York.

Contact our experienced Upstate New York elder law attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation. We are available for home and hospital visits and our flat fees are very reasonable.