Business Details
Trusted Elder Law Attorneys in Jenkintown, PA
Elder Care Law Center was founded to address the unique legal needs of senior citizens and their families in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our firm specializes in elder law, with a focus on Medicaid planning, estate planning, and asset preservation strategies. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys provide compassionate legal guidance to help clients navigate complex issues related to long-term care, nursing home placement, and intergenerational wealth transfer. We employ advanced planning techniques to protect assets while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and our team holds specialized expertise in tax law, including an LL.M. in taxation.Recognized for our client-centered approach, we prioritize transparency in all communications and maintain strict ethical standards. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through personalized service, proactive problem-solving, and comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We serve Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, and Southern New Jersey.
Services
Medicaid Planning
Estate Planning
Health Care Power of Attorney
Financial Power of Attorney
Estate Administration
Probate Services
Trust Creation
Nursing Home Asset Protection
Guardianship Proceedings
Advanced Directives
Highlights and features
- We specialize in elder law with over 20 years of experience in Medicaid planning
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal credentials including an LL.M. in Taxation
- We implement proven asset protection strategies that comply with current regulations
- We provide personalized legal solutions tailored to each family's unique needs
- Our firm maintains active memberships in professional elder law associations
Services
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid planning services help clients qualify for long-term care benefits while preserving family assets. We implement legal strategies to navigate the five-year look-back period, avoid estate recovery liens, and protect home equity. Our attorneys develop customized plans that consider each client's unique financial situation and family needs.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans that ensure assets are distributed according to clients' wishes. Our services include wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and tax planning strategies. We help clients avoid probate, minimize estate taxes, and establish legal protections for healthcare and financial decision-making.
Health Care Power of Attorney
We draft legally binding documents that designate healthcare decision-makers and outline medical treatment preferences. Our attorneys ensure clients' wishes are honored through properly executed advance directives and living wills that comply with Pennsylvania law.
Financial Power of Attorney
We create durable financial powers of attorney that authorize trusted individuals to manage financial affairs. Our documents include provisions for Medicaid planning, tax management, and business continuity during periods of incapacity.
Estate Administration
We guide executors and trustees through the estate administration process. Our services include probate court representation, tax filings, asset distribution, and trust administration. We help personal representatives fulfill their legal obligations while minimizing tax liabilities.
People
Gerard John Woods
CEO & Founder
Gerard J. Woods is a Pennsylvania attorney with over 20 years of experience in elder law. He holds an LL.M. in Taxation and specializes in Medicaid planning, estate administration, and asset protection strategies for seniors.
Questions
What is Medicaid planning and why is it important?
Medicaid planning helps seniors qualify for long-term care benefits while preserving assets. Our attorneys develop strategies to meet eligibility requirements without complete financial depletion.
How does estate planning protect my family's future?
Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, establishes healthcare directives, and creates legal protections for loved ones through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
Can I keep my home while receiving Medicaid benefits?
Yes, through proper planning techniques like life estates and irrevocable trusts, we can help protect home equity while meeting Medicaid eligibility requirements.
What happens if I don't have a power of attorney?
Without a power of attorney, family members may need court-appointed guardianship to make decisions during incapacity, which can be costly and time-consuming.
How does the estate administration process work?
Estate administration involves validating the will, inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing property. Our attorneys guide executors through each legal requirement.
