Comprehensive Planning for the Future ∙ Dover, Delaware
We are living longer and that creates new challenges for you and your family planning. No one wants to become a burden on their family, but if you don't create your own plan, then the government's plan for you, your hard earned savings, and how you will live, becomes your plan.
At Street & Ellis, P.A., we have over 35 years of elder law, estate planning and probate experience in Delaware. We have the knowledge of the endless changes in the laws and regulations to help protect you, your family and your estate.
Whether it's the costs of nursing homes, Medicaid rules, taxation and probate, lawsuits or the other hundreds of risks, we have the ability to help you prepare your own personal family plan.
Elder Law
Often people think elder law is primarily about documents: powers of attorney, living wills and nursing home issues. While they are important, we at Street & Ellis believe it more important to focus first on the quality of life you want. This process usually includes others, like your family, and we welcome the opportunity to work with whomever you select so they understand their role in your plan.
We do have very extensive additional training in drafting all of the documents, such as living wills, advanced health care directives, durable powers of attorney, guardianships, Medicaid applications and qualification.
But we believe such documents are only a part of a good and thorough plan. We have established a network of over 50 different highly qualified and trustworthy care providers to help you in your senior years. Our list of such proven care providers includes:
- nurses, doctors and aides that will come into your home
- financial planners
- home repair contractors
- transportation assistance
- accountants
- reverse mortgage specialists
We accept no gratuity from such referral and are happy to share their names with you.
Why have we developed such a comprehensive approach? Because we've learned from our hundreds of clients what they wanted and we've been through this with our own families. We have seen first hand how confusing and disheartening it can become when you don't know where to turn for help.
For additional resources, please see our Elder Law Articles page.
Estate Planning & Probate
Every client has unique estate planning needs. We will draft the documents you need to protect your assets for the future and ensure that your wishes will be followed. Your plan may include:
- Will
- Special needs trust, Miller trust or spendthrift trusts
- Guardianship or conservatorship designations
- Powers of attorney for health care and finances
- Living will
Our first goal in estate planning is to reduce the costs and red tape involved with probate. That includes putting a plan in place to reduce inheritance and estate taxes, avoiding probate administration wherever possible, and insuring that your legacy goes to whom you intended.
Here again we have created an extensive list of others whose proven skills and trustworthiness are often required, such as appraisers, realtors and stock brokers. We are here to help you find a plan that best fits your needs.
Our firm acts as the hub connecting all of your planning needs, ranging from insurance to financial planning to mortgage financing and long-term care services.
We go beyond answering your legal questions to address all of your planning needs. We connect the legal, emotional and financial dots to create a comprehensive plan that is in your best interests.
Over the years we have helped thousands of clients in Kent County and throughout Delaware plan for the future. Call 302-724-4960 or contact us online to schedule an appointment. We will meet you in your home or in the hospital, upon request.
