Center for Elder Law & Estate Planning - Brockton, MA

Protecting Your Assets and Future with the Center for Elder Law & Estate Planning

As we or our family members age, navigating complex financial, legal, and healthcare decisions can become incredibly daunting. At the Center for Elder Law & Estate Planning, we believe you should never have to face these transitions alone. Operating from our Belmont Street office in Brockton and our main office in Weymouth, our firm provides elite, compassionate advocacy throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Led by founding attorney John A. Gianino, MBA, J.D., and Keri L. Guman, Esq., our legal team brings over twenty-five years of experience protecting families from losing their life savings to nursing home costs. If you need to hire an elder law attorney or find an estate planning lawyer in Brockton, MA, our team offers the specialized expertise and deep dedication required to secure your peace of mind.

Specialized MassHealth and Medicaid Eligibility Planning

One of the most critical challenges facing seniors today is the staggering cost of long-term nursing home care in Massachusetts, which can easily exceed $14,000 per month. Without proper planning, these exorbitant expenses can quickly drain a lifetime of hard-earned assets. Our firm specializes in Medicaid and MassHealth planning, helping families legally structure their finances to qualify for state healthcare benefits without sacrificing their homes or family savings. Attorney John Gianino leverages his unique background as a former hospital and physician administrator to navigate the highly complex MassHealth application process, removing the anxiety and heavy paperwork burdens from grieving or overwhelmed families.

Tailored Wills, Trusts, and Comprehensive Wealth Preservation

A secure future begins with a comprehensive, custom-tailored estate plan. We always remind our clients that it is never too early or too late to put a strategic plan in place. Our estate planning attorneys work closely with you to draft essential documents that reflect your wishes, protect your heirs, and minimize state and federal estate taxes. We design and implement last wills and testaments, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, and asset protection plans. Our meticulous approach ensures that your assets are distributed smoothly, keeping your family out of the lengthy, expensive, and public Massachusetts probate court process.

Strategic Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Powers of Attorney

Incapacitation can strike unexpectedly, leaving families unable to manage their loved ones' financial or medical affairs without court intervention. To prevent this, we draft robust durable powers of attorney and healthcare surrogacy designations, ensuring trusted individuals have immediate legal authority when needed. In situations where an elderly or disabled relative is already incapacitated and lacks these protective documents, we represent family members in formal probate court proceedings to establish legal guardianships and conservatorships, ensuring your vulnerable loved ones receive proper medical and financial care under strict legal protections.

Special Needs Trusts and Specialized Family Protection

For families caring for a disabled child or relative, standard estate plans are often insufficient. Leaving direct inheritances to individuals with special needs can instantly disqualify them from vital government assistance program benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Our specialized estate lawyers draft protective Special Needs Trusts and pooled trusts, allowing you to provide for your loved one's long-term comfort and care while legally preserving their eligibility for essential state and federal public assistance programs.

Why Partner with the Center for Elder Law & Estate Planning"

Massachusetts families trust our legal team for several decisive professional advantages:

• Unique Healthcare Management Background: Founding partner John A. Gianino spent twenty years in medical administration, providing him with a unique 360-degree understanding of medical billing, tax laws, and asset protection rules.
• Elite Professional Affiliations: Active members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Massachusetts Chapter of NAELA.
• Absolute Transparency & Care: We handle all the complex applications, court filings, and bureaucratic negotiations so you can focus on what matters most-your family.
• Free Confidential Initial Consultations: Discuss your situation, learn about your options, and receive a clear strategic roadmap with zero upfront financial obligation.

Contact our Brockton office today to schedule your free consultation and discover how we can help you safeguard your assets, family, and future.