L. Phillips Runyon III
Principal Attorney
Elder Law
Practical elder law guidance for incapacity planning, long-term care concerns, Medicaid-related issues, and guardianship questions in New Hampshire.
Our attorneys provide competent and compassionate advice when dealing with elder law issues.
That work often begins with a well-executed estate plan. Beyond that, we can help with long-term care planning, Medicaid issues, and guardianships when they are necessary.
Later-life planning often works best when it is handled before a crisis, while the client can still participate directly and while family members can meet locally and sort through the practical details. From Peterborough, our office regularly assists elder law clients from Hancock, Jaffrey, Rindge, Wilton, Dublin, Marlborough, Harrisville, Keene, Milford, Greenfield, Greenville, and nearby Monadnock Region communities.
Work with the attorneys who handle this area
Jaran R. Blessing
Attorney
Related services
Estate Planning
We help clients in Peterborough and the Monadnock Region put wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives in place with an eye toward both lifetime planning and what comes later.
Probate and Trust Administration
We help executors, trustees, and families work through probate and trust administration in a practical, orderly way.
Real Estate Transactions
Legal help with real estate transactions, deeds, purchase and sale agreements, title questions, and trust or estate-related property transfers.
Guardianships
We help families think through whether guardianship is necessary and, when it is, how to proceed carefully in the Probate Court.
Related guidance from Food for Thought
May 19, 2014
Elder Law Priorities by Phil Runyon
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October 21, 2013
More Medicaid . . . and More by Phil Runyon
More Medicaid . . . and More There's new legislation on Medicaid - not Medicare - in New Hampshire that you should consider carefully. Let's get at it by way of...
October 11, 2013
Medicaid Untangled by Phil Runyon
Medicaid Untangled Trying to untangle the knot of myths and confusion about the Medicaid program is a daunting task, and it requires a huge disclaimer: There's...
Common questions
Helpful answers in plain English
What does elder law usually include?
Elder law often includes incapacity planning, advance directives, long-term care and Medicaid-related questions, guardianship issues when necessary, and practical planning for later-life decision-making.
Is guardianship always necessary if someone is declining?
Not always. Existing documents or less restrictive planning options may be enough in some situations. Guardianship should usually be considered only after reviewing whether valid powers of attorney, health-care directives, or other workable arrangements already exist.
Peterborough office
Need help thinking through the next steps?
The Peterborough office can help you review the facts, the documents involved, and the practical options available in your situation.