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Do You Or A Loved One Need An Elder Law Attorney?

do you need an elder law attorney

Elder law is diverse, covers a variety of issues, and can be complicated especially when you factor in wills, real estate taxes, asset distribution and more. Contacting an experienced elder law attorney can also help you avoid serious mistakes. Here are just a few reasons why seeking professional help is in your best interest.

1. State Laws Dictate Elder Law Issues

State laws control and outline what can and cannot be included in estate planning documents such as a will, trust, advance medical directive, and others. State laws also control who can and cannot serve as a personal representative, trustee or health care surrogate. Contacting an experienced elder law attorney can help you avoid costly mistakes that will not only impact your financial future, but your family’s as well.

2. Online vs. In Person

Many online services offer you the ability to create wills, trusts, and plan for long term health care. While you might think that you’ll save a few dollars, you and your family could be in for a rude awakening when you go to apply for Medicaid or VA benefits. You could end up spending significantly more money to fix mistakes that could have been avoided with the help of a qualified elder law attorney.

The same is true for certain estate planning documents. If you create them yourself or use a generic online service, part or all of your will, trust, or power of attorney might not be legally valid or won’t work as anticipated.

3. Think About Right Now

Confusing elder law with estate law is easy. Your estate is what you leave to your loved ones. Elder law focuses on creating a strategic plan that not only protects your estate, but also plans in advance for long-term care. For example, what if you become mentally or physically incapable of taking care of yourself and your business within the next five years? An elder law attorney can review your options so you so you can have a plan in place should a medical emergency like that occur.

Get Help From A Local Elder Law Attorney

At Evergreen Elder Law, we provide a holistic and team-centered approach to estate planning and asset protection to help Eastern Washington and Spokane seniors secure their financial future. Our goal is to help you put a flexible, thoughtful plan in place that protects as much of your estate as possible.

Interested in learning more about how we can help you? Contact us today to request a free initial consultation. Call 509-325-5222 or use our online contact form. Home visits are available.

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I did some research and exploration and came upon the offices of Evergreen Elder Law. From the moment I spoke with the receptionist I felt respected, valued and regarded as an important client. I made an appointment for March 20, 2018. When I presented to their offices I spoke with someone who was sympathetic for my loss, confident that their offices could help and exuded competence. I was heartened to note that they were recognized as “Client Choice “Estate Law Office” for 2016.” And my experience with their offices made me a believer.

Anthony

When my mother retired it became apparent we as a family needed help, Holland Mcburns was recommended by an acquaintance of the family. She was professional and very thorough and informative. I felt she was very up to date on the current opportunities that would best benefit my elderly mother, and make her retirement years worry free. After working with Mrs Mcburns, it was apparent that many people would benefit from her knowledge and dedication. I highly recommend her, and look forward to working with her on my estate planning.

Anonymous

Holland is very attentive and detail oriented. I felt well cared for, she returned calls promptly, and was always very sensitive to my needs. Holland gave me very good advice. She is very ethical and has legal services personalized to your needs.

Anonymous

Holland is a great listener and lawyer. When we came to her with our needs, she thoughtfully listened, was helpful with all our questions, and then explained our options. Her sense of humor helped us through some long waits with the system. In the end, we ended up with a surprisingly favorable settlement and a good friend in the courts.

Nadine and Mark Huck

Holland is truly one of the most sincere and professional attorneys I have come to know and over many years in the legal field. Her work is innovative in the complex area of estate planning and she strives to know the latest legal strategies to protect and represent her clients. Holland is dedicated to satisfying her clients’ needs and does it in a kind manner. She is a wonderful communicator both with her clients and with her colleagues. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal services.

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The Evergreen Elder Law Team

Evergreen Elder Law is committed to helping you create comprehensive legal, financial, and physical security for you and your loved ones. Serving the Spokane, Tri Cities and Coeur d’Alene regions, we have the knowledge, compassion and professionalism to guide you in planning for the future, giving you peace of mind as you or a loved one makes important decisions for your family and future.

Let us provide you with a free 60-minute consultation. We are available throughout the week by phone and e-mail. Contact us now to set up the initial consultation, and we will make meeting with us easy. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to come up with the best plan to meet your needs. We are available in-person or via tele-conference.

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