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 f you or a family member has
invested a lifetime of hard
work into accumulating
property and assets, you owe it
to yourself to make an
astute
long-term care estate plan.
At the law firm of
Steinbacher, Sholder & Stahl,
we want our clients and
their families to realize the
maximum return on their
estate. Attorneys
Julieanne E. Steinbacher,
Adrianne J.
Stahl, and
Stephen C. Sholder have
extensive experience
drafting
simple and complex wills, trusts,
powers of
attorney, and other documents that best serve the needs
of our clients, and facilitate the distribution
of assets.
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We know how to relate each legal instrument to a
particular situation and will provide the guidance that
makes the difference. We will find a corporate trustee
to manage a property if necessary. If a family member
has passed away without a will, we will help you through
the probate process so you are able to retain the
maximum amount of the estate under the law.
When family members are awarded
gifts or make charitable contributions, we can provide
indispensable guidance to best serve the client’s
interests under the current tax laws. Conversely, when
an estate is liquidated or distributed, we offer our
clients valuable advice that greatly reduces their tax
exposure.
In addition, we help families solve
crisis situations. Typically, these situations involve a
family member who may have suffered an illness, or may
have been quickly released from the hospital and in need
of immediate care. We will help you find the best
resolution to the situation, so that your loved one is
comfortable and well cared for.
Steinbacher, Sholder & Stahl
provides service on matters related to guardianships.
The courts appoint a guardian when an individual is
unable to make important decisions for him or herself
regarding health care or financial matters. An appointed
guardian takes on full responsibility for that person
and is expected to protect or safeguard that person’s
interests. If you are going to be taking care of a
family member, we are able to make you the legal
caregiver or guardian. In addition, we have secured
restitution against businesses and individuals who have
financially exploited or defrauded seniors.
At Steinbacher, Sholder & Stahl we
are very familiar with the HIPAA* laws, and know how our
Pennsylvania clients can gain access to their medical
records. We will help clients establish precise
parameters for medical conditions and quality of life,
so that they will not be kept alive on life support
against their wishes.
(*Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996)
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If you
would like a FREE initial consultation
with someone
who has helped other
local Pennsylvania families deal with these
types
of issues, call Steinbacher,
Sholder & Stahl at 570-322-2077. |
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