Elder Law

Elder law represents the growing number of concerns held by the older members of our communities. Each topic below is a brief explanation of some of the major questions and concerns held by this group of individuals.

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Estate Planning

Including Wills, Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorneys, Living Wills and other legal documents designed to pass the maximum amount to your heirs, and in some cases to control when and under what circumstances an heir may have access to funds.

Estate Administration (Probate)

Probate wills and obtain letters of administration to administer Estates.

Contested wills, matters regarding a trust, alleged abuse by the executor/administrator of the estate, or failure to open an estate for a deceased individual are a few examples of how you could end up in court or litigation. We can answer any questions you have about different estate administration issues.

Life Care Planning

When organizing your life care plan it may be valuable to include estate planning and drafting documents such as your will or living trust. Together we establish a plan for yourself and your loved ones. This should place special attention on issues regarding long life including physical, financial, and legal health in the later years of your life. We can help you in making the right choices for your future.

Medicaid Planning

There are very strict rules to qualify for benefits when a person is no longer able to pay for his and/or her medical care. We can help you understand your rights as an eligible participant and plan for early qualification. We help shield your assets from the high cost of nursing home care.

Medicaid is the only government insurance coverage that will pay for long-term care. Those who receive their Social Security in turn receive Medicare as their health insurance provider, but it does not pay for long term custodial.

Social Security Disability Benefits

If you have worked a minimum number of quarters and become permanently disabled, you may be eligible for monthly Disability benefits based upon your work history. If you have been denied benefits, call us now at 412-429-7770, as there is limited time to appeal to an Administrative Law Judge.

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Special Needs

This planning tool allows a family to provide for their disabled loved one without disqualifying them from public benefits. It also allows a disabled individual under the age 65 to fund a Special Needs Trust with a Personal Injury Settlement or an Inheritance. Please call for more information.

Veterans’ Benefits

Veterans or the surviving spouse of a Veteran age 65 or older may be entitled to a Special Monthly Pension to help cover the cost of Home Health Care, the cost of Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care. If the Veteran served on active duty for 90 consecutive days, one day of which was during a time of war, qualifies for this benefit. There are income and asset limitations.

A Veteran with no dependents is entitled up to $1,645.00 per month or $19,736.00 per year. A Veteran and a dependent may receive up to $1,950.00 per month or $23,396.00 per year. The surviving spouse may receive up to $1,057.00 per month or $12,681.00 per year. Call us for more information.

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Disabled Veterans’ Benefits

If you have a service connected disability and were turned down for compensation or given inadequate compensation, we can appeal to the Board ofVeteran's Appeals. If you were turned down by the Board, we take appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims. Mr. Coletta is a disabled Veteran and is an active member of the National Organization for Veteran Advocates and a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

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Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is insurance paid for you your employer. It provides financial benefits and medical care if you become injured at work. It enables you to receive treatment of your injury including: consultations, physical therapy, surgery, hospitalization, drug treatment, nursing care, along with physical and vocational rehabilitation. You can even be compensated for your mileage costs to and from medical appointments and lost wages.

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