Elder Law & Medicaid Planning in Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania

The biggest financial risk most families face isn’t taxes or stock market crashes it’s the cost of long-term care.

With nursing home costs averaging $10,038 per month in Pennsylvania, a lifetime of savings can be wiped out in a matter of months.

At Pecori Elder Law, we help you protect your home, savings, and assets while still qualifying for the benefits you deserve. Whether you need help planning in advance or are facing a Medicaid crisis right now, we can guide you through the process.

The Medicaid Myth: Do You Have to Go Broke Before Qualifying?

Many people think that to qualify for Medicaid, they must drain their savings and spend everything down to nothing. This isn’t true, but failing to plan could force you into that situation.

Without proper planning, here’s what can happen:

Medicaid has strict eligibility rules but with the right legal strategies, we can help protect your assets and get you the care you need without losing everything you’ve worked for.

Call us at (412) 788-2000 or click here to get started today.

Tools We Use to Protect Your Assets & Qualify for Medicaid

We use proven legal strategies to help seniors and their families preserve their assets while securing Medicaid benefits.

Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

Shield your home and savings from nursing home costs.

Spend-Down Planning

Legally restructure assets to meet Medicaid eligibility requirements without losing everything.

Long-Term Care Planning

Plan ahead so you never have to panic about affording care.

Crisis Medicaid Planning

If a loved one is already in a nursing home, we can take immediate action to protect what’s left.

Helping you get the care you need while protecting your home, assets, and life savings should you become disabled or need long-term care is what Pecori Law is all about.

Click here to contact us for a no-obligation consultation today.

Waiting Too Long Can Cost You Everything

Meet Mary, a 75-year-old widow who lived comfortably in her home in Oakdale. She had always assumed that if she ever needed a nursing home, Medicare would cover the cost. 

When Mary suffered a stroke and required full-time care, she was shocked to learn that Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term nursing home stays and that Medicaid has strict financial limits.

Desperate to qualify for benefits, Mary transferred $100,000 to her children, hoping to protect her savings. 

But because of Medicaid’s five-year look-back rule, her application was denied, and she was forced to spend nearly all of her remaining assets on care before Medicaid would step in.

Had Mary planned ahead, she could have legally protected her assets without penalty.

At Pecori Elder Law, we help families plan in advance by using Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, spend-down strategies, and other legal tools to safeguard savings, homes, and inheritances, all while ensuring eligibility for benefits when they’re needed most.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Let’s create a plan before a crisis happens.

Call us at (412) 788-2000 or click here to get started today.

Protect Your Loved Ones & Your Legacy

At Pecori Elder Law we take care of the complex legal work so you can focus on what matters most. Navigating Medicaid rules, asset limits, and legal loopholes can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to guide you.

Contact us at (412) 788-2000 or click here to get started today.

Should You Start Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Now?

Planning for long-term care isn’t just about qualifying for Medicaid it’s about protecting everything you’ve worked for and ensuring your loved ones aren’t left struggling.

Here are three crucial reasons to start planning today:

Protect Your Home & Savings from Nursing Home Costs

Without a plan, Medicaid may require you to spend-down nearly everything before providing assistance.

With strategic planning, your home and assets can be legally protected while still qualifying for benefits.

Avoid Medicaid’s Five-Year Look-Back Penalty

If you gift assets or transfer money without proper planning, you could face years of ineligibility, forcing you to pay out-of-pocket for care.

Planning ahead with trusts and asset protection strategies ensures your wealth is preserved without violating Medicaid’s rules.

Relieve the Burden on Your Family

Without a Medicaid plan, your loved ones may face stressful financial decisions or be forced to sell assets to cover your care.

A clear plan removes uncertainty, ensures your wishes are followed and prevents costly legal battles over your estate.

Take Control of Your Future Before It’s Too Late.

The cost of long-term care can drain your life savings, force the sale of your home, and leave your family scrambling for answers. But with the right legal planning, you can protect your assets, qualify for Medicaid, and secure the care you need without losing everything.

At Pecori Elder Law, we make the Medicaid planning process simple.

Whether you’re planning years in advance or facing an urgent crisis, we can help you navigate the system, avoid costly mistakes, and protect what matters most.

Don’t wait until you’re out of options.

Start planning today so you and your family can face the future with confidence.

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