Business Details
Elder Law Services in Garden City, NY
The Law Office of The Law Office Of Patricia A. Powis has served individuals and families across New York for over two decades, specializing in elder law and estate planning. Our practice focuses on Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, probate administration, and special needs trusts, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. With offices in Nassau and Queens Counties, we provide personalized service to clients throughout Long Island and the greater New York area. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through attention to detail, dedicated advocacy, and availability to clients during critical times.We offer multilingual support in Spanish and Mandarin to better serve diverse communities. Our team works closely with caregivers, healthcare providers, and social workers to develop strategies that protect assets while securing essential benefits for seniors and individuals with disabilities. By combining legal expertise with compassionate guidance, we help families navigate complex legal challenges related to aging and long-term care.
Services
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Veterans Benefits
Probate Administration
Trusts
Long Term Care Planning
Special Needs Trusts
Estate Planning
Elder Mediation
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized service with direct attorney involvement in every case
- Our team provides multilingual support in Spanish and Mandarin
- Specialized expertise in Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies
- We serve clients throughout Long Island and New York City area
- Comprehensive approach combining estate planning with elder care solutions
Services
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid planning services help seniors qualify for long-term care benefits while protecting family assets. We develop customized strategies to navigate complex eligibility requirements, including irrevocable trusts and proper asset transfers. Our experienced team guides families through the application process and helps implement pre-Medicaid planning strategies to ensure compliance with current regulations.
Veterans Benefits
We assist veterans and their families in accessing earned benefits including Aid and Attendance pensions. Our attorneys help with applications for disability compensation, burial benefits, and healthcare programs. We also represent clients in appeals for denied claims and coordinate benefits with other government assistance programs to maximize available resources.
Special Needs Trusts
Our special needs trust creation services preserve government benefit eligibility while providing additional financial support. We design trusts to cover non-essential expenses like education, recreation, and medical enhancements. Our attorneys ensure proper trust structure to maintain SSI and Medicaid eligibility while protecting assets for beneficiaries with disabilities.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, living trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our approach addresses tax planning, guardianship designations, and asset distribution strategies. We help clients establish trusts for minor children, second marriages, and charitable giving while ensuring legal validity and future adaptability.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors through the estate administration process. We handle asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and property distribution according to will provisions. We provide guidance on contested wills, non-probate transfers, and executor responsibilities while ensuring compliance with New York probate laws.
People
The Law Office Of Patricia A. Powis
Attorney
The Law Office Of Patricia A. Powis is a dedicated elder law attorney with extensive experience in Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, and estate matters. She provides personalized legal solutions to families across New York while maintaining direct involvement in every case. Her practice emphasizes compassionate guidance through complex legal challenges related to aging and disability.
Questions
What elder law services do you offer?
We specialize in Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, special needs trusts, probate administration, and estate planning for New York residents.
Do you serve areas outside New York City?
We serve clients throughout Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties including Bayside, Flushing, and Huntington areas.
Can you help with veterans' Aid and Attendance benefits?
Yes, we assist with applications for veterans' pensions including Aid and Attendance benefits for long-term care expenses.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Yes, we provide legal services in Spanish and Mandarin to better serve our diverse client base.
Can you help establish special needs trusts?
Yes, we create customized special needs trusts that preserve government benefit eligibility while providing supplemental financial support.
Do you visit clients in nursing homes?
Yes, we offer home, nursing home, and hospital visits for client convenience.
