Estate Planning & Elder Law

Bustamante O’Hara Gagliasso provides legal services to individuals, married couples, and families who have an immediate need or wish to do some advanced planning regarding their estate. We also address any number of issues which arise as an inevitable consequence of aging. Our approach is grounded in respect and an understanding that the issues dealt with can be challenging and sensitive.

Our estate planning and elder law services include:

Counseling & Planning

• Wills & Trusts.  We work with you to prepare these foundational documents.
• Personal Decisionmaking.  Our lawyers assist you in the creation of Advanced Health Care Directives, Durable Powers of Attorney, and HIPAA Privacy Releases.
• Prescription Drug Benefits.  We prepare applications and help you navigate this complex area.
• Conservatorships.  Whether you are dealing with a conservatorship proceeding or simply need counsel regarding the duties of a fiduciary, our lawyers understand the process and provide information and advice.

Advocacy & Administration

• Elder Abuse.  We handle claims against individuals, nursing homes, and residential care facilities for financial and physical abuse.
• Appealing Insurance Coverage Decisions.  We know how to appeal health care decisions made by insurance companies.
• Probate & Trust Administration.  Our lawyers represent corporate fiduciaries, executors, trustees, and personal representatives in the administration of an estate after death.
• Small Estates.  We provide resources for the administration of estates smaller than $100,000.

To schedule a no obligation initial consultation with one of our estate planning or elder law lawyers, please contact us.