Special Needs Estate Planning: Creating a Secure Future Without Jeopardizing Benefits
Posted on October 12, 2026 by shieldsandboris
If you have a special needs loved one, such as a child or grandchild, it is crucial that you develop a special strategy for them as part of your estate plan. You can help them secure their future without inadvertently jeopardizing their benefits. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we handle complex special needs estate planning matters. Our Pennsylvania special needs planning attorney can help you create a secure future for your vulnerable loved ones without jeopardizing their benefits.
Planning for In-Home Care vs Facility Care: Legal and Financial Considerations
Posted on August 29, 2026 by shieldsandboris
Long-term care is expensive. In Pennsylvania, even a semi-private room in a nursing home or other assisted living facility costs over $10,000 a month on average. You and your family need a plan for long-term care. It is the best way to protect your assets from the risk. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we are proud to be leaders in elder law in Western Pennsylvania. Our Pennsylvania long-term care planning attorneys can tell you what you need to know about in-home care, facility care, and the legal and financial considerations.
Retirement Planning With Healthcare Costs in Mind: Preparing for the Unexpected
Posted on August 5, 2026 by shieldsandboris
Did you know that healthcare represents nearly one-fifth of all spending in the United States? For senior citizens, the cost of healthcare is an especially important consideration. A retirement plan that does not properly consider healthcare costs may be insufficient. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, our Pennsylvania elder law attorneys can help you with retirement planning while keeping healthcare costs in mind.
Probate Timelines Explained: How Long the Process Takes and What Impacts it
Posted on July 11, 2026 by shieldsandboris
In Pennsylvania, probate is a court-supervised process through which a decedent’s estate is settled. It has the potential to be complicated, even time-consuming. Many people and families have questions about the timeline. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we are proud to be leaders in probate law in Pennsylvania. Our Pennsylvania elder law attorneys are committed to empowering clients throughout the probate process.
A Guide to Alzheimer's Care
Planning for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease can be complicated. Proper planning in advance can help alleviate many frustrations as the disease progresses. The time to act is now. Learn the steps for proper planning from our eBook to ensure that things are handled according to your wishes and that you’ve taken the best steps possible to protect your loved ones and your family’s financial security.
When Someday Arrives (2nd Edition)
We wrote this book for retirees and child caregivers as a tool to allow you to stay at home as long as possible and as a guide of what to do if you or a loved one cannot stay at home. We believe every family has a legacy to protect, and it is our job to protect that legacy. The greatest risk to today’s retiree is a long-term care health crisis. Request your copy today to prepare for what the future holds.
What To Do When A Loved One Dies
Consumers and financial planners, use this book as a down-to-earth primer of estate planning and elder law! Learn about the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the executor or administrator of an estate and what you should expect from competent legal counsel when you have to probate an estate. Find tools such as a guide to help you retain competent counsel and even an estate organizer so you can organize your own affairs.
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Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
Take back control of your life and provide excellent long-term care for your aging loved ones without going broke in the process. Find creative financial strategies to protect your assets and the quality of care you receive. In addition, learn about little-known tax incentives, how to choose the right home care providers, long-term care facilities, and how to manage the crisis.