Plymouth Attorneys
Estate and Elder Law
Elder Law & Estate Planning
Baker Law Group specializes in Massachusetts Elder Law. Our attorneys help seniors and their families plan ahead when possible, protect their home and assets, apply for benefits, and contract for quality care.
Our Plymouth office is located off Route 3A and serves Plymouth, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury, Kingston, and other surrounding towns.
36 Cordage Park Circle
Suite 217
Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360
800-701-0352
We offer a free initial consultation by telephone or in the office with experienced attorneys. Contact us to schedule your consultation.
Elder Law Services
Elder law involves putting a plan in place for issues that may arise due to aging.
Our attorneys can assist you and your family to create an arrangement for navigating elder law issues including, but not limited to:
- MassHealth applications (Medicare) and eligibility
- Paying for long-term care and nursing home care
- Nursing home and personal care contracts
- Veteran’s services
- Physical or mental incapacity
- Guardianship
- Protecting your home
- Retirement
- Illness
- Probate Administration
Paying for Nursing Home Care
Both Medicare and Medicaid may help pay for nursing home care. Other long term care planning services may also be available such as the Frail Elder Waiver and the Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) . Each program has specific and sometimes complex eligibility requirements.
Working with an elder law attorney, a plan can be created to maximize the benefits of available programs. For an overview of requirements, read Medicare / Medicaid Eligibility.
Estate Planning Services
In addition to Elder law topics, Baker Law Group also offers estate planning services. The most common and important documents include those listed below.
- Trusts, revocable and irrevocable
- Last Will and Testament
- Healthcare Proxy and Living Will
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
When to Seek Advice
Individuals and families of aging parents often seek the services of an elder law attorney in advance of needing long-term care services. When the need for nursing home care is imminent, contact us as soon as possible.
Our attorneys know the solutions to make sure resources are available for the individual entering a nursing home, the care of a spouse remaining at home, and a disabled child or loved one.
Contact Us
Complete our online form to Schedule a Free Consultation or call Baker Law Group at 781-996-5656 or 800-701-0352 to set up a confidential meeting. Consultations are available by phone or at one of our offices in Hingham, Plymouth, Brockton, and Holliston.