- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipGuardians are appointed to protect people who are not able to make competent decisions on their own. The person who has been placed under the authority of a guardian is known as a ward. This could be a minor child or an incapacitated adult. In New Hampshire and Maine, there are two types of guardianship: a “guardian of the person” manages the ward’s personal affairs while a “guardian of the estate” manages the ward’s financial affairs.
- Business DisputesTom is a frequent lecturer on basic and sophisticated estate planning topics. He has authored articles on a variety of topics related to business law, sophisticated asset protection, estate planning and probate administration.
- Medicaid PlanningMedicaid planning is for people who are healthy now but want to make sure that if they require skilled nursing care in the future, they will be able to protect their life savings. We can design a long-term care plan that not only allows you to preserve your assets but also manage your personal and financial affairs in the event of incapacity. With a well-designed and properly implemented plan in place, you and your loved will also enjoy greater peace of mind.
- Estate PlanningAt Cocheco Elder Law Associates, PLLC, we focus on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, and closely related practice areas. Our true focus, however, is helping people find answers to difficult questions, such as...
- WillsAt Cocheco Elder Law Associates, PLLC, we can use a number of strategies and tools to avoid a guardianship proceeding, including powers of attorney, living wills, trusts, and in the case of minors, naming a guardian in a last will and testament. However, if you are currently faced with a guardianship proceeding involving a minor or an incapacitated loved one, you do not have to go through the process alone. We can guide you every step of the way and protect your interests as well as the interests of your loved one. We invite you to contact us for a personal meeting with our Dover guardianship attorney.
- TrustsSpecial needs trusts are often used to augment services not provided by government assistance programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), while at the same time preserving eligibility for these crucial programs.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Debt Collection