Elder Law and Nursing Home Planning

This is an area of practice that has evolved with the increased life expectancy of older Americans.   Our aging society must now cope with, not only, the issue of wealth transmission after death, but also preservation of assets during the client’s life.  Incapacity, taxes and long-term disability all threaten to reduce, if not totally consume, a person’s financial estate.  To alleviate these concerns, we explain what steps are available to protect your assets while you are alive.  In some cases you may qualify for governmental benefits.  We can assist you in planning so that you are financially secure and still able to preserve assets for your loved ones.  We can tell you what guidelines apply for eligibility and what steps may be taken to preserve one’s assets. 

We have protected many clients from elder abuse, financial victimization, co-mingling of funds, undue influence and other actions.  Without legal advice, it is sometimes difficult to determine if such abuses have occurred.  With our experience and specialization, we can uncover such irregularities and recommend the most expedient actions available.  With rising costs of health care and the tenuous Medicaid situation, R.C. Shea & Associates are often called to assist clients applying for governmental assistance.