Abernethy & Hagerman – Squirrel Hill (formerly Marks Elder Law) - Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh's Compassionate and Award-Winning Elder Law and Estate Planning Firm

Abernethy and Hagerman is a distinguished law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and expert legal services in the specialized areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning. With a team of nationally recognized and award-winning attorneys, we have been serving families in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania for decades. We understand that planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but our mission is to make the process clear, comfortable, and empowering for you. We take a holistic, client-centered approach, working closely with your family and other advisors to create a customized plan that protects your assets, provides for your loved ones, and ensures you have peace of mind for the future.

A Focused Practice to Protect What Matters Most

Our firm concentrates exclusively on elder law and estate planning. This allows us to provide a superior level of expertise and a deep understanding of the sophisticated strategies needed to navigate the challenges of aging, disability, and estate administration.

Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers

A comprehensive estate plan is a crucial gift to your family. We guide you through every step to ensure your wishes are legally sound and thoughtfully documented.

• Estate Planning Lawyers: Crafting essential documents such as Wills, Trusts, and asset protection strategies.
• Power of Attorney Lawyers: Preparing durable and healthcare powers of attorney to appoint trusted decision-makers.
• Probate Lawyers: Providing efficient and compassionate guidance to families through the estate administration process.

Elder Law, Asset Protection, and Special Needs Planning

We are leaders in developing strategies to protect your life savings from the devastating costs of long-term care and to provide for your most vulnerable loved ones.

• Medicaid Planning: Navigating the complex Medicaid system to help you qualify for benefits for nursing home or at-home care while preserving your assets.
• Special Needs Planning: Establishing special needs trusts to ensure individuals with disabilities can have a secure future without jeopardizing their eligibility for vital government benefits.
• Guardianships: Assisting families in establishing legal guardianships to protect the interests of incapacitated adults.

Nationally Recognized Leadership and Excellence

The attorneys at Abernethy and Hagerman are not just practitioners; they are nationally recognized leaders in the field of elder law. Our team includes Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), a highly respected certification from the National Elder Law Foundation. Our attorneys are consistently named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list and have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America©. Attorney Michael H. Marks was also named the 2022 'Lawyer of the Year' in Pittsburgh for Elder Law. These accolades are a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to our clients and our profession.