Litigation

When negotiation isn't enough, experienced legal advocacy makes all the difference.

Many Families Come to Us When...

  • They suspect a loved one is being financially exploited by a caregiver, family member, or someone in a position of trust.
  • A nursing home or assisted living facility has failed to provide proper care or is threatening an improper discharge.
  • There is a dispute among family members over an estate, trust, or guardianship that cannot be resolved privately.
  • They’ve received a demand or been threatened with legal action in connection with a loved one’s affairs.
  • A loved one has suffered harm in a long-term care facility and they want to understand their legal options.
  • They need to take immediate action to protect a vulnerable loved one from being exploited or abused.

How We Help

When a loved one has been harmed, exploited, or when estate disputes can’t be resolved any other way, skilled legal advocacy makes a difference. We stand up for families when the stakes are highest.

Planning Guidance

We help you understand your options and choose the legal path that fits your family’s needs.

Clear Next Steps

We explain what needs attention now, what can wait, and how to move forward with confidence.

Legal Protection

We put the right legal tools in place to help protect your loved one, your wishes, and your future.

What Issues We Can Help With In Litigation

Exploitation & Abuse

We assist with investigating and taking protective action when a vulnerable adult is being exploited, abused, or neglected by someone in a position of trust.

Residents Rights

We advocate for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities whose rights to proper care, safe discharge, and facility contract protections may be violated.

Guardianship Disputes

We represent parties in contested guardianship proceedings, including challenges to the appointment, authority, or conduct of a guardian.

Estate & Trust Litigation

When the validity of a will, the conduct of a trustee, or the distribution of an estate is in dispute, we provide skilled courtroom advocacy.

What Working Together Looks Like

Step 1 - Listen

We begin by listening and learning about your family's circumstances, concerns, and goals.

Step 2 - Explore Options

We walk you through the legal options available and explain what makes sense for your specific situation.

Step 3 - Build Your Plan

We put the right legal protections in place and make sure you know exactly what happens next.

Helpful Resources

These articles may help you better understand the questions, decisions, and planning options involved.

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Does Your Nursing Home Have An Emergency Preparedness Plan?

When the story that ten (10) frail, elderly residents died in a nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Florida following Hurricane Irma made national news, families and friends with a loved one in a facility were forced worry that the facilities charged with caring for their loved ones had no emergency preparedness plans.  Most...

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Why Arbitration Clauses Matter to Elders & Caregivers?

Every day, I review contracts that contain arbitration clauses.  They are in nursing home contracts, assisted living facility contracts, home healthcare contracts, apartment leases, annuity contracts, documents signed at the doctor's offices, and documents signed to purchase everyday items and services.  And, I usually...

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Every family's situation is different. If you're unsure what steps to take next, we're here to listen and help you understand your options.