Lori J. Cerato

Estate Planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Healthcare Proxies/Living Wills.

Representation for Executors or Administrators in estate administration including preparing Petition for Probate, Notices to Heirs, Inventory, REV1500 inheritance tax return, opening and reconciling estate account, prioritizing and paying legitimate debts and expenses, and settling estate by Family Settlement Agreement or First and Final Accounting.

Elder Law encompasses estate planning, estate administration, long term care planning, guardianship proceedings, Orphan's court litigation, and Medicaid applications and appeals for nursing home admissions.

A Last Will and Testament allows you to dispose of assets upon your death. It must be properly executed to be admitted to probate following your death and confidential communication with an attorney is essential to avoid anyone successfully contesting the contents. A Living Will allows you to make end of like medical decisions in the event you are incompetent and terminal or in a permanent coma.