Elder Law Estate Planning

A Comprehensive Approach

New York Elder Law Attorneys

Ettinger Law Firm takes a comprehensive approach to elder law and estate planning for older adults. Our strategies help you protect your assets and support your loved ones well into the future while accounting for your own needs. Estate planning requires taking a look at your assets and making decisions about your estate, such as who will manage your affairs when you pass away and how your assets will be distributed. Elder law considers factors like nursing home costs and Medicaid costs during your life as well as who will handle your legal, financial and medical affairs if you become disabled.

This well-rounded view of estate planning offers more comprehensive protection for you, your assets and your loved ones.

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Our Approach to Elder Law Estate Planning

Through our initial no-cost consultation, we’ll learn your priorities in terms of asset protection and how you imagine splitting assets among your loved ones. We’ll dive deeper into your goals as we plan your estate to honor your wishes and set you up for a secure future as you age.

There are multiple elements of elder law estate planning that we consider, including:

  • Long-term health care planning: Our attorneys consider financial and legal arrangements if you eventually require extended medical care or personal assistance.
  • Medicaid planning: We account for health care insurance under Medicaid and how to preserve assets and income in these cases.
  • Trust planning: During this process, our attorneys help you create legal arrangements to distribute assets to loved ones while avoiding probate, the sometimes lengthy court process used to transfer assets after death.
  • Asset protection: Appropriate planning allows our team to safeguard your assets from lawsuits, long-term care costs, creditors and other potential threats.
  • Estate distribution: This planning allows us to minimize legal fees, court costs and taxes when distributing your assets to your loved ones.

Our attorneys can also account for unique scenarios, such as navigating second marriage planning or spendthrift children.

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Why Choose Ettinger Law Firm for Elder Law Estate Planning?

Ettinger Law Firm focuses on the needs of older adults in New York State. We recognize that our clients often don’t have experience working with attorneys, and we take care to educate and create a low-pressure environment as we work with you. Our clients are often middle-class individuals who want a chance to protect their families long after they’re gone, and our elder law estate planning makes that possible.

Throughout your time working with us, we’ll give you the information you need to make decisions at your own pace. Our attorneys can offer recommendations based on our extensive experience, and we’ll work hard to find solutions that represent your goals.

We strive to create safety and security for you and your loved ones as the world changes. With over 35 years of experience in elder law estate planning, we understand the value of a carefully crafted estate plan and apply this knowledge to your unique case.

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The attorneys at Ettinger Law Firm want to help you safeguard your future that the futures of your loved ones. It’s possible to protect your assets, even as your situation and needs change with age. Call us at 1-800-500-2525 today or schedule a no-cost consultation where we can learn more about your priorities.

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Our practice focuses on Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Medicaid Applications, Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, & Special Needs Trusts in our twelve New York offices.

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What They Say About Us

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My parents set up a trust with Ettinger Law Firm twenty years ago. I have been impressed with the help and care that I received when I called with questions. I decided it was time for me to set up my own trust, so I came to Ettinger Law Firm to get it done.

– C.V.L.

This is the best choice for elder care and estate planning! Well established and transparent in services and quality of staff is superb. Does free informational dinner programs in a variety of locations. Has built in updates for consumer, this is a firm that you stay with for life. Highly rated. Go now for your peace of mind.

– K.D.

Thanks! Doing our estate planning with you (Mike Ettinger) was an extremely comforting experience. All our questions were answered clearly and concisely. Our concerns were satisfactorily resolved and we felt better educated about trusts, wills, health proxies, etc. The final product format will make it very easy for our heirs to handle our estate with your assistance.

– J. McD

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