Experienced Elder Law Services That Fit Your Family’s Needs

As we get older, there are numerous issues that must be addressed to help ensure our quality of life can be maintained. Whether you are concerned about paying for nursing home care, or if you are worried about the declining health of yourself or senior family members, I can help. I am attorney James S. Vergotz, and I work with clients throughout Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania to address concerns under elder law. Call 412-366-0510 to schedule your free initial consultation.

Effectively Integrating All Aspects Of Elder Law

Anyone who is part of a family is aware of the complex nature of making decisions. Nearly every choice we are faced with will impact another part of our life. I work closely with clients both in advance of a decline as well as in emergency situations to make plans for themselves or their family members that take into account the integral nature of family relationships and finances. This is an area involving estate issues, tax considerations, Medicaid law, insurance laws and asset protection strategies.

My elder law planning services include:

Guardianships

I guide clients through the process of establishing guardianships to manage health care and financial matters for loved ones.

Medicaid Planning

I help clients plan for long-term care and asset protection. By starting early, I am able to help clients maximize their eligibility, maximize the assets they can protect and minimize their expenditures.

Even after entering the nursing home or during a pending health crisis, there are still things that can be done that will have a direct impact on both the finances of the individual facing the health care/nursing home issues and the spouse who continues to reside in the community.

Home Care Planning

I work with clients to help them understand their rights and options. Proactively planning and seeking solutions enables clients to have a response if a medical situation unexpectedly creates a need for a change in living arrangements.

Disability Planning

Many degenerative diseases begin when people are in their 50s or 60s. I help clients deal with insurance issues such as disability and health, and how to address the financial and estate aspects of health care issues.

Estate Planning In The Context Of Elder Law

I help clients decide how their assets will be distributed after their death. I work toward a goal of smooth administration in probate and tax minimization. In addition, when there are appropriate situations, I counsel and discuss alternate methods other than probate such as beneficiary designations, joint titling of assets and the use of trusts.

Powers Of Attorney

I work with clients to determine who will manage their affairs in the event that they are unable to do so themselves. This can be for financial and/or medical reasons. This typically costs a fraction of the cost of obtaining a guardianship, does not involve any undue delays and is far less stressful.

Malpractice And Wrongful Death

If you suspect medical malpractice, wrongful death or an injury due to another person’s negligence, I can help you obtain a financial recovery.

Speak With A Lawyer Today

Regardless of the elder law issue you are concerned with, an experienced lawyer can help answer your questions and address your concerns. I work with seniors and their family members to find solutions for the problems that come with getting older.

Contact me online or call 412-366-0510 to schedule your free initial consultation.