Elder Law is a term used to describe legal issues affecting individuals aged 65 and over. We've been serving the needs of our clients as they age for many years. Providing elder law advice requires careful legal analysis of the concerns of elders and their caregivers to plan for foreseeable circumstances (e.g., property or capacity) and dealing with harmful situations (e.g., abuse or neglect). At Murphy, Butterfield, & Holland P.C. we offer many Elder Law services and take pride in assisting today's elders and their families.
Many of the services utilized in practicing "elder law" are also services that people should consider when they are young. Even younger people can unexpectedly face death or incapacity, and a little legal planning goes a long way to make those difficult times easier to bear.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning is making financial and legal arrangements for one or more persons to provide for retirement and for passing assets to their heirs. Estate planning includes writing wills, setting up living trusts, establishing Powers of Attorney, and planning ahead to avoid unnecessary taxes.
Power Of Attorney
The Power of Attorney is a document that authorizes an individual to act on behalf of someone else as their agent.
Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will
A healthcare Power of Attorney and living will instruct your family on your wishes concerning performance of medical procedures and continuation of medical care if you are comatose or otherwise incapable of expressing your own desires.
Living Trusts
Living Trusts are sometimes used instead of a will in order to avoid probate proceedings, or to allow for administration of assets during lifetime. A Living Trust is a revocable trust in which the grantor transfers some or all of his property to one or more Beneficiaries. A Living Trust is also referred to an inter vivos trust. Living Trusts are often sold as a solution to all estate planning problems. Our experience is that living trusts do have their place, but should be used and evaluated carefully.
Contact us today for help with any and all of your Elder Law needs and concerns.
