Elder Law

Growing older is a beautiful part of life. With age, however, comes added challenges. These challenges include proper retirement planning and planning for incapacity. A proper plan today can reap great rewards in the future. By addressing the issues in a relevant manner you can buy peace of mind. The tools listed below can help you control your future.

Long-Term Care Planning

There are many tools and services at your disposal to plan for the future. Many of these tools should be used at any age to ensure protection.

You may find useful documents and form on our Documents page.

Healthcare proxy

Living Will

Power of Attorney

Estate Planning

Planning with Long-Term Care Insurance

Planning with Life Insurance

Asset Protection

Our office can help guide you in your decision process and educate you on your options. We also recommend you speak to a life agent and financial adviser. You may contact our office for a reference or find one near you on our Professional Referrals page.

Medicaid and Social Security Issues

Two important government programs to consider as you get older are Medicaid and Social Security.

We provide our clients with advice and tools to help plan to qualify for these programs and incorporating them into their retirement plans, if possible.

The laws governing these programs constantly change and the administrators are not always citizen-friendly. We can help navigate you through the tempest and fight for your rights.

Law Offices of David M. Schlachter, LLC

973 272-4768 / 718 377-1356