Elder Law

We help older people in Maine and their families, both in and out of state, evaluate their needs, options and develop an appropriate plan to:

• Preserve homes, farms, camps and savings against nursing home expenses and taxes
• Remain financially secure
• Remain independent for as long as possible
• Access health and long term care
• Reduce estate taxes and income taxes
• Obtain insurance and public benefits, including MaineCare (Maine Medicaid), Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance and long term care insurance
• Protect spouses, disabled children and others
• Plan for proper management of their affairs in the event of incapacity or death.

How we help:

We guide you through the complex and confusing MaineCare eligibility (the Maine Medicaid program), process and assist in preparing the application.

We provide information on your options to protect your assets against the high costs of long term care.

• Estate planning
• Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills
• Wills and Trusts
• Probate and trust administration
• Special Needs Trusts
• Guardianship and conservatorship
• Advice on home care, assisted living, senior housing and nursing homes in the state of Maine
• Grandparenting and grandparent visitation
• Divorce and separation in older age
• Advice for people in second marriages (including prenuptial agreements)
• Transfers of real estate to family members

For more information on our services, our fees, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.