Elder Law

Attorneys Don Mustico and Steve Judge focus their practice on Elder Law Cases.  Don is both a CPA and Attorney so those dual degrees give him a wealth of information which is very helpful in advising clients on how to minimize tax exposure of their estates, structuring gifting or charitable contributions and other financial issues related to Elder Law.  Attorney Steve Judge, together with Paralegal Terri Hogue and Tina Marshburn round out the Ziff Law Elder Law Team.

Whether we're protecting the legal rights of seniors, giving comprehensive financial and estate planning advice or securing your assets, at the Ziff Law Firm, we appreciate the deep trust that our clients place in us.

If you are one of the more than 35 million people nationwide who are sixty-five years or older, or someone who recognizes the importance of planning for the future, our lawyers can help address your legal concerns in areas including:

• Estate planning to protect assets and ensure that your legacy passes according to your wishes,
• Retirement and tax planning,
• Durable financial power of attorney should you become incapacitated or incompetent,
• Medical directives such as health care power of attorney and Living Wills,
• Guardianship and Conservatorship,
• Health care planning including long-term care needs and nursing home care,
• Medicare, Medicaid and Veteran's benefit claims, and
• Probate

Did you know that an estimated 1.5 million older Americans who may be eligible for public benefits never apply for them? As many as half of all women over 65 and almost a third of all men in the United States will spend a portion of their remaining lives in a nursing facility? Affordable, quality long-term care is a critical issue for seniors and their families.

Our personal injury attorneys (Carl Hayden, Jim Reed and Adam Gee) have successfully represented clients in claims against unscrupulous and callous caregivers who have injured those in their care. Our fight to improve the lives of nursing facility residents also helps to prevent any continued violation of basic human rights and the law.

There are a number of ways to file suit against abusive or neglectful nursing homes including fraud, neglect, financial irregularities, failure to provide adequate care, wrongful death, breach of contract, pain and suffering, or failure to comply with nursing home statutes.

Planning and preparing the proper documentation to protect your and your families' future requires the help of a firm with experience, expertise and a thorough knowledge of Estate Planning tools and techniques. We know that our clients' life-changing decisions require a solid understanding of the best options available in the context of the law and their unique situation. We recognize the deep trust placed in us by our clients and we strive to uphold that trust by working hard and fighting hard for our clients. We do the best we possibly can for every client in every case.

At Ziff, Weiermiller, Hayden & Mustico, our reputation for success is based on our ability to provide clients with the tools and strategies necessary to make informed and effective decisions. Let us help you protect and plan for your future. Please contact us at 1-800-806-2852, or save time with our online Contact Form.

Please see our Elder Law Frequently Asked Questions for more information on Elder Law.