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Elder law focuses on the needs of the older client and involves the use of a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the elderly. The firm handles general estate planning issues and counsels clients about planning for incapacity, and assists the client in planning for possible long-term care needs. We take a comprehensive approach to the planning process by analyzing a person's individual needs, personal goals and financial circumstances We educate our clients about the range of planning options. We listen to what is important to you and craft an estate plan to suit your unique situation.
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Planning techniques include:
- Health and personal care planning, which include: medical and financial powers of attorney and living wills; lifetime planning; family issues;
- Planning for a well spouse when the other spouse requires long term care; Asset protection; eligibility for public benefits such as Medicaid and insurance; Veterans' benefits;
- Capacity; guardianship and guardianship avoidance;
- Fiduciary representation; housing opportunities and financing; estate, and gift tax matters;
- Will and trust planning; planning for minor or adult special needs children; probate;
If you are homebound, we will visit you in your home to provide you with convenient legal service. If you are unable to come to our office, witnesses and notaries for the execution of documents can be brought to your home where documents can be signed confidentially.
Elder law encompasses all aspects of planning for aging, illness, and incapacity and requires a practitioner to be particularly sensitive to the legal issues impacting elder clients.
Whatever your legal concern, we can handle it from start to finish. Contact a Connecticut estate planning lawyer at Furey, Donovan, Tracy & Daly at (860) 589-4343 to see how we can help you prosper.
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