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Elder Law – The Law Office of Scott D. Bloom Always Puts the Client First

Published: February 11, 2018

The Law Offices of Scott D Bloom Elder Law

The Law Office of Scott D. Bloom prides itself in creating a family relationship with it’s clients. Elder Law is important and home visits are also very important. We meet with families in Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities or anywhere they feel comfortable. We want to meet with all parties involved with the senior(s) in question so as to get a thorough understanding of all issues involved. While the senior is our client, we recognize the needs of other family members to be involved, to the fullest extent possible in the decisions and choices being presented. Initial consultations are always free, we charge nothing to discuss a potential client’s situation . We feel this is very important and our way of showing that we truly care and take a stake in the client’s situation.

The Firm covers both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and since we go to the client – distance is not an issue. The firm specializes in all aspects of Elder Law, including but not limited to, Medicaid Planning, Wills & Trusts, Estate Administration and Probate, Estate Planning. Scott Bloom is credentialed with the Veterans Administration to help with VA Pension Applications. The firm also prides itself in helping with transitioning services, including downsizing and moving services.

The Law Office of Scott D. Bloom also handles other types of law cases – Real Estate, Divorce and Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic and Drivers License Issues.

We would welcome an opportunity to meet and discuss how our Firm can possibly help your clients and their families. Many issues-one firm. We strive to provide the best service. Our clients are our top priority. Allow us to show you what “putting the client first” truly means.

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This question is asked all the time: “Wouldn't it be easier to get a will off the internet, transfer my land when I die, and put my children on my bank account?” It’s just not a good idea. For the plan to work as you would want it to, it should account for plenty of complications. A good plan should protect your spouse and your children from the loss of valuable government benefits if anybody is or becomes disabled. The plan should avoid the delay and expense of probate court. The plan should protect money from children’s creditors or divorce or remarriage. It should be crafted to serve family harmony and to avoid disputes between children as joint owners. Even a relatively simple situation is made up of many moving parts. Internet documents and joint-ownership devices just won’t do the job.

Also, assembling the moving parts so they work smoothly is just the first step. Your estate plan needs maintenance too, just like your car has a “check engine” light. Major family events like serious illness or death, marriage, birth, or financial reversals are alerts that you should tune up your plan to reflect those changes. Your plan shouldn’t be “one and done.”

It takes expertise to coordinate the various strategies available. Don’t risk a result that will cause your family problems and unnecessary expense. Call us to create a plan that harmonizes the moving parts, so the gears will work together and you will leave the legacy you intended. We hope you found this article helpful. If you have questions or would like to discuss your legal matters, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 215-364-1111 to schedule a consultation.

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Sometimes after a loved one passes away, the family learns of things they were unaware of while the loved one was living. This was the case for one of our clients, Sam, after his father Tom Jr. passed away. Sam was always under the impression that the home he had grown up in, and that his father had lived in until his death, was owned by Tom Jr. To say it came as a surprise that it was indeed Sam’s grandfather, Tom Sr., who was the actual owner of the home, is an understatement.

Apparently, when Tom Sr. had passed away nearly 40 years ago, there was no proper estate plan established. Now, Sam would need to open his grandfather’s estate, resolve tax issues that were never addressed, and then go through the legal process to make the home a part of his father’s estate. At first, Sam believed that the entire process would be easy enough for him to handle on his own. However, after digging a little deeper, he quickly realized he would need the help of a knowledgeable and experienced attorney.

Sam reached out to Scott Bloom Law and we developed a game plan for moving forward. We began by probating Tom Jr.’s will and, after some time, we were able to settle the estates of both Tom Sr. and Tom Jr. While it was no fault of Sam, this is a great example of the importance of having an Estate Plan in place. No one wants to leave their families in precarious situations after they pass. The long-term purpose of setting up an Estate Plan today is to preserve as much of your wealth as possible for the intended beneficiaries and retaining a capable attorney can help ensure all of your wishes are met.

At Scott Bloom Law, we are a team of advocates who care, always fighting for what’s best for our clients and their families. With knowledge, experience, and compassion, we strive to find solutions that make the aging process as emotionally and financially easy as possible. Visit us at scottbloomlaw.com or call 215-364-1111, to talk to find out more.

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