Elder law, Medicaid and long term care planning
FriedmanLaw’s elder law work helps seniors limit long term care costs and taxes, plan for retirement, get the most from Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, prepare power of attorney and other legal documents, and address the many elder law issues seniors may face.
If my spouse or parent has to enter a nursing home, how can we protect assets?
Will Medicaid help me pay for assisted living or in-home care?
What should I do if my loved one’s mental abilities deteriorate?
How can I get the most out of my Social Security, Medicare, or long term care insurance?
Special needs and guardianships.
We are particularly proud that for more than 25 years, Friedman Law has helped people with special needs, developmental disability, mental illness, traumatic brain injury, and other disabilities enjoy a better quality of life. We help families use guardianships, special needs trusts, supplemental needs trusts and other tools to put in place future care protocols and preserve Medicaid, SSI, Medicare and other government benefits.
Our special needs practice also involves special education and IEP individualized education plans as well as the IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What assistance is available to me as a person with disabilities?
How can I keep my disability benefits if I receive money from a divorce, lawsuit, worker compensation award, inheritance or gift?
What should I do if I expect a settlement or award from a personal injury lawsuit?
How can I manage care for child with disabilities after she turns 18?
What will happen to my disabled child when I no longer can take care of him?
How can I protect a loved one with mental illness that can lead to behavior issues?
Wills, Trusts, Tax and Estate Planning
We can help you create a comprehensive estate plan to transfer your estate as you choose, minimize tax, deal with a loved one’s special needs, and avoid the need for guardianship if you lose mental capacity.
