Estate Planning & Elder Law
The Law Offices of Rachel Hirschfeld has office locations in Manhattan, Westchester and Rockland Counties. Attorney Hirschfeld is dedicated to providing the best possible legal representation in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Trusts and Estates and Pet Trust for individuals and their families in New York and Internationally. She has a r eputation for excellence and compassion. Ms. Hirschfeld understands legal problems facing people of every age, as well as the disabled. She works with clients, their families and advocates, addressing a wide range of elder law, Medicaid and Trust and Estate planning issues. To that end Ms. Hirschfeld devotes her practice to addressing the following legal concerns:
Trusts and Estate Planning
Clients and their families often consult with the Law Offices of Rachel Hirschfeld to avoid complicated probate, reduce estate taxes, protect assets and provide for distribution of their estate. Attorney Hirschfeld will review your needs and existing Trust and Estate plans, and outline the best way to accomplish your goals. She will explain to you in understandable language the Trust and Estate planning options available to you including wills, trust documents and durable powers of attorney, living wills and health care proxies. The firm is also experienced in handling very complex estate issues and probate, including business valuations and division of assets such as retirement assets, real estate and tax-related issues.
Advance Directives
Attorney Hirschfeld understands that individuals and their families have strong feelings about whether there are any circumstances in which medical care should be withheld or enhanced. She is experienced in setting up living wills and health care proxies for medical agents, durable and springing powers of attorney for financial stability as well as long-term care and disability. Ms Hirschfeld counsels individuals and their families and advocates on what they can do to make sure their wishes will be carried out after incapacity. Ms. Hirschfeld will explain in detail the advanced directive options available to you.
Guardianship and Conservatorship
When an individual is unable to handle his or her finances or personal decisions (including health care and placement), a guardian and/or conservator may be appointed. Attorney Hirschfeld is well schooled in guardianship and conservatorship matters, and will review your situation and outline the best way to address your needs.
Long-Term Care Costs and Insurance
Long-term nursing home care in New York is expensive, and can easily cost individuals and their families tens of thousands of dollars per year. Long Term Care Insurance may be available to help with those costs--assuming that you or your family member can qualify for and afford the coverage. The federal-state Medicaid program can help, but the rules are complicated. Attorney Hirschfeld can explain and simplify the eligibility rules, as well as insurance alternatives and some of the costs associated with long-term care insurance.
Peace is Possible
Attorney Hirschfeld assists clients with some of life's most significant events, including retirement planning, long-term disability needs, health care directives, death, wills and estates, in their greatest time of need. To that end she sets a strong standard of efficiency and service, as her clients are her most important asset. At The Law Offices of Rachel Hirschfeld, you will be treated with respect and kept informed and you will have your questions will be answered promptly.
Please contact The Law Offices of Rachel Hirschfeld to assist you with your elder law, Medicaid, Trust and Estate and Pet Trust needs.
