Probate and Elder Law

We understand that navigating the legal and emotional aspects of aging can be difficult. Working with a lawyer experienced in probate and elder law can make the process a bit simpler. The team at Labrie, Pouliot, LaRocque & Guiel, P.C. are here to guide you through the process, ensuring that all of your rights are upheld.

What is probate law?

Probate law is a sector of legal practice that ensures any given will is proven valid and that, ultimately, the terms of that will are enacted.¹

What is elder law?

Aptly named, elder law is a sector of law that protects the rights of elderly individuals. This includes (but is not limited to) providing assistance in the preparation of wills and trusts, ensuring the right to a health care proxy, and the preservation of an individual’s assets.²

We assist with the following areas of probate and elder law:

To discuss issues of probate and elder law, please contact our office at (413) 534-4214 or submit your contact information by completing our online form. During your free initial consultation, our experienced team of attorneys will work with you to understand your case and advance quickly and appropriately.

Trying to decide if you have a case? Please feel free to call and ask for any of our attorneys. If after hours, please submit our online contact form. Labrie, Pouliot, LaRocque & Guiel, P.C. serves Western MA, including Springfield, Longmeadow, and Holyoke for Probate and Elder Law issues in the state of Massachusetts.

Sources:

¹https://definitions.uslegal.com/p/probate/
²https://definitions.uslegal.com/e/elder-law/

Additional Resources:

³https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/publications/bifocal/vol_33/issue_6_aug2012/longevity_of_elder_law/
⁴https://www.americanbar.org/groups/real_property_trust_estate/resources/estate_planning/the_probate_process/
⁵https://www.thebalance.com/hire-elder-law-attorney-3504989
⁶https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-probate-3505244
⁷https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/probate-faq.html