If you Google "elder law attorney" in Pennsylvania, your search will return countless law firms, all promising to be the best choice for your planning needs as you age. Even in rural communities like Lycoming or Centre County, you'll find numerous attorneys who promise your estate plan is in the best hands or that they are uniquely qualified to help you apply for Medical Assistance to pay for nursing home care.
You may be just beginning to think about organizing your affairs with Powers of Attorney, a Will, Advance Directives, or perhaps a trust. Or you may find yourself facing a crisis because declining health or a medical emergency has changed your ability to live independently. You may be wondering how to help a loved one move in the right direction while protecting assets from the cost of long-term care. You may have heard that estate planning is about more than documents and that factors like taxes, long-term care costs, and asset protection should also be considered.
The question becomes, "How do you choose one law firm over another?" The answer is simple: choose the firm that provides the most for you. The attorney and staff you feel comfortable with right away. The firm that inspires confidence in its legal skill and willingness to develop planning strategies that work with you and for you. The firm that freely provides the most up-to-date information and understanding of the laws that affect estate planning and administration, Medicaid, and Veterans Benefits planning. The firm that takes the initiative to ensure you understand your options. When you are ready to choose a law firm to help with your planning, choose the firm that is willing to provide and stand behind the most comprehensive and thorough elder care planning available: Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak.
And what makes Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak different from other elder law firms? Uniquely, we plan for your needs before they arise, so that when life circumstances change, your documents and strategies are ready to adapt. We think about things you may never have considered, from who will mow your lawn if you can no longer do it yourself, to who will care for you if you become ill, to how you will manage tax issues related to business succession. We also help you consider how your estate plan can protect assets from the "4 D's." Our approach is undeniably comprehensive.
Our elder care law firm believes that information and access to resources are an important part of meeting client needs before, during, and after the planning process. For this reason, we developed The Elder & Special Needs Resource Center to provide seminars on topics that matter to individuals who are aging, living with disability, or navigating chronic illness. Through free public education and access to relevant resources, Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak helps bridge the gap between the legal system and the aging network.
Unlike many law firms, we refuse to use a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach to legal planning. At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, no two plans are ever the same because no two individuals or families have exactly the same goals. Every client receives a written plan, a roadmap that guides them through estate planning, long-term care planning, wealth protection, or business succession planning. Every plan is developed from scratch and crafted to meet your specific legal needs and objectives. Our attorneys ensure that every step of your planning is relevant, effective, and aligned with your goals. Each document serves a purpose and is designed to protect what matters most to you.
We know planning for the future can feel overwhelming, especially when health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or major life transitions are involved. From the moment you step into our law firm, you can begin to feel at peace about creating a plan to navigate the impact of chronic illness while protecting your future, your family, and your goals.
