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Elder Law

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Elderly Law

Let Us Help! Call (570) 253-2520

Welcome to Howell Moran PLLC and Abacus Abstract LLC

Our firm understands that aging and long-term care decisions require careful thought, planning, and legal support. Based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, we provide elder law services that help seniors and their families navigate the complex legal issues surrounding aging, healthcare, financial planning, and long-term care.

Whether you’re planning for future healthcare needs, protecting assets, or managing the challenges of long-term care, our firm is here to provide compassionate legal assistance tailored to your unique situation.

Elder Law Services

Our firm offers comprehensive elder law services that cover a wide range of legal issues impacting seniors and their families. Our services include:

Long-Term Care Planning

Long-Term Care Planning

Nursing Home & Assisted Living Planning: Helping families understand their options for long-term care, including nursing homes, assisted living, and home healthcare.

Medicaid Planning: Advising on Medicaid eligibility, helping seniors protect their assets while ensuring they receive the long-term care benefits they need.

Veterans’ Benefits: Assisting veterans and their spouses with accessing financial support and benefits for long-term care.

Guardianship and Conservatorship

Guardianship and Conservatorship

Guardianship: Assisting families in obtaining legal guardianship over a loved one who is no longer able to make their own decisions due to age, illness, or disability.

Conservatorship: Helping families appoint a conservator to manage financial affairs for an individual who is incapacitated and unable to manage their finances.

Estate Planning for Seniors

Estate Planning for Seniors

Wills and Trusts: Creating legally sound documents to outline your wishes for asset distribution and healthcare decisions. We also offer specialized living trusts and special needs trusts for those with specific needs.

Powers of Attorney: Drafting documents that designate someone you trust to handle your financial, legal, or medical decisions if you become incapacitated.

Healthcare Directives: Preparing living wills and medical powers of attorney to ensure that your healthcare preferences are respected if you cannot speak for yourself.

Elder Abuse & Fraud Protection

Elder Abuse & Fraud Protection

Protecting Against Financial Exploitation: Advising families on protecting vulnerable seniors from scams, fraud, and financial abuse. Abuse & Neglect Cases: Representing seniors who have suffered abuse or neglect in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or at the hands of caregivers.

Fraud Investigation: Helping clients pursue legal action against individuals or organizations that commit fraud or financial exploitation against elderly individuals.

Medicaid and Asset Protection

Medicaid and Asset Protection

Medicaid Eligibility: Helping families understand Medicaid eligibility requirements and creating strategies to protect assets while ensuring eligibility for assistance. Asset Protection Planning: Assisting seniors with protecting their savings, homes, and other assets from being depleted by long-term care costs.

Trusts for Medicaid Eligibility: Establishing irrevocable trusts that can shield assets from being counted against Medicaid eligibility.

End-of-Life Planning

End-of-Life Planning

Final Wishes Planning: Helping seniors ensure that their final wishes are communicated and respected, including funeral arrangements and burial preferences.

Estate Administration: Providing guidance on managing the estate after death, including asset distribution and probate matters.

Why Choose Howell Moran PLLC and Abacus Abstract LLC for Your Elder Law Needs?

  • Experience: Over 85 years of experience specializing in elder law and providing legal services to seniors and their families in Honesdale, PA and the surrounding areas.
  • Compassionate Care: Elder law issues can be emotional and complex. We provide support that is understanding and focused on the needs of seniors and their families.
  • Comprehensive Solutions: We offer a full range of services to help seniors protect their rights, assets, and health.
  • Local Expertise: Our team are well-versed in the nuances of Pennsylvania’s elder law and Medicaid rules, ensuring you receive sound advice and effective solutions.
  • Personalized Attention: Every family’s needs are unique. We take the time to understand your situation and tailor solutions to your specific goals.
Let Us Help! Call (570) 253-2520