Linda J Peterson

I was so confused as to how to proceed when 2 banks declined to accept my POA for my significant other who now has dementia and is in assisted living . He would probably not be considered able to sign another. (3 other financial institutions had accepted it). I saw Ms. Peterson, dreading the possi...bility of applying for guardianship. She found no flaw in my POA. Sent a letter to the Branch Manager at each bank, which resulted in their accepting my POA. Also, hearing questions I had about whether his care might be better in another facility, she recommended an agency familiar with over-all nursing home/assisted living environment in Bergen Co. That agency made an objective evaluation (as I was paying them), and made suggestions, which I also found helpful and reassuring. Ms. Peterson took the time to look, not only at the problem I presented, but at the wider picture. I will return if I need help in the future.

When my dad had to go into a nursing home last year, I tried to navigate the complicated process of handling his finances and getting his paperwork in order for the eventual Medicaid application. I finally decided to turn to a lawyer to guide me and I called the firm of Guston & Guston as I have had ...positive interactions with them in the past on other matters. Linda Peterson was their Eldercare/Estate planning lawyer and I immediately felt like I was in good hands when I met her. She told me exactly what I needed to do to make this process all run smoothly. She was kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and professional. Any email or call I placed was swiftly answered, always making me feel like I was her only client! She relieved my anxieties and I was able to focus on my father's care knowing the legal matters we faced would be easily addressed. I highly recommend the firm and would confidently recommend Linda to my closest of friends. Thank you Linda.