Q: What are advance directives?

A: Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to designate people to help make healthcare and financial decisions on your behalf. Advance directives allow you to specify who you wish to assist you with financial and healthcare decisions, estate planning, and end-of-life options.

Q: Why are advance directives important?

A: These documents are important because they are your voice in the event you are unable to communicate for yourself. Advance directives ensure others are respecting your wishes regarding key medical and financial decisions. They create peace of mind for all parties involved.

Q: What is a power of attorney?

A: A power of attorney is a legal document designating an individual, or a group of individuals, to make financial decisions on your behalf. For example, this trusted individual may oversee your bank account, help you pay bills, or file taxes on your behalf.

Q: What is a healthcare surrogate?

A: A healthcare surrogate is someone who makes medical decisions for you when you are either no longer capable of making them for yourself or no longer care to make them. By having a healthcare surrogate, you will know that your medical wishes will be respected.

Q: How can I protect my assets?

A: At Robin Patrowicz Law, we utilize proven legal strategies to safeguard your assets from potential creditors or legal challenges. With proper estate planning, we help to secure your family's financial future. We specialize in asset protection strategies in order to assist families in qualifying for governmental benefits. In short, we "do Medicaid".

Q: What is probate?

A: Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person's assets. It can be time-consuming and costly. By implementing probate avoidance strategies, you can streamline the distribution of your estate. This process saves time, money, and unnecessary strain on family and loved ones while also avoiding legal fees and creditors.

Q: What is Medicaid?

A: Long-term Medicaid is a state-funded government program that provides long-term healthcare coverage as well as assistance with the cost of care at nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) or assisted living facilities. We specialize in Medicaid planning and applications. We are proud to have a 99% successful acceptance rate on all our Medicaid applications.

Q: Can you assist me in the Medicaid application process?

A: Absolutely. Our experienced team has a deep understanding of Medicaid regulations and qualifications. We can guide you through the entire application process from start to finish. Let us save you the hassle that this process traditionally brings.

Q: Can I still save my assets and qualify for Medicaid?

A: Yes. With careful planning, it is possible to structure your assets in a way that meets Medicaid's requirements. Let us help you protect your hard-earned assets to save extra care for yourself if needed or for your legacy.