Robert P. Ford

Advising clients and drafting documents for asset management and protection for elderly clients and disabled and special needs individuals, utilizing trusts, property transfers, powers of attorney, powers of appointment, care agreements, annuities, etc. Preparation of applications for Medicaid long term care benefits and handling appeals when necessary.

Advising clients and drafting documents for asset management and protection, utilizing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, powers of appointment, health care proxies, deed transfers, etc. Planning for probate avoidance upon incapacity or death; savings on gift and estate taxes; orderly distribution of estate upon death; provision for special needs children; premarital agreements.

Assisting families with administration of deceased person's estate, both probate and in trust, ensuring orderly disposition of property in accordance with wishes of deceased person, challenging when necessary improper actions of persons taking advantage of enfeebled person. Handling of guardianship petitions and accounting matters.

Advising clients and drafting documents assisting with purchase and sale of personal residences and investment properties, mortgage issues, title issues, boundary disputes, creditor protection, condominium issues, etc. Utilize deeds, realty trusts, powers of attorney, powers of appointment, split interests in property, etc.