East Coast Elder Law, PLLC was established in 2025, inspired by our founder's early involvement with the special needs community during high school. These formative experiences brought to light the unique challenges faced by families caring for loved ones, including navigating complex legal frameworks, financial planning challenges, and the emotional burden of securing ongoing care and protection. After completing her legal education, Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro expanded her mission to support the broader elder law community, understanding the importance of careful planning and advocacy for older adults dealing with healthcare choices, long-term care, and estate planning.
The principles guiding our work at East Coast Elder Law:
1. Compassionate Advocacy
We understand that every legal issue involves a family with specific challenges. Our approach focuses on listening and empathy, seeking to gain a complete understanding of your situation before offering solutions.
2. Accessibility
Our aim is to make legal guidance understandable. By breaking down complex concepts into clear, straightforward language, we equip our clients to make informed and confident decisions.
3. Dignity-Centered Planning
Maintaining dignity and autonomy is essential, particularly as one ages or lives with special needs. Our planning approach prioritizes independence while ensuring protective measures are integrated at every stage of life.
4. Lifelong Partnership
Planning is an ongoing process rather than a single event. We are committed to building enduring relationships with our clients, providing continuous support through life's changes and diverse situations, from retirement planning to end-of-life care decisions.
- Elder Law
Our firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive services in Elder Law, focusing on addressing the unique legal needs of seniors and their families. We offer guidance on issues such as long-term care planning, Medicaid qualification, estate planning, and guardianship. Through compassionate counsel and detailed planning, we strive to ensure a secure and comfortable future for our clients and their families.
- Estate Administration
We guide families and individuals through the process of managing and distributing a deceased person's assets, ensuring adherence to their wishes and the law. Our team is committed to clear communication and careful attention to detail, providing support during what can be a challenging time. Whether dealing with probate proceedings, asset distribution, or addressing the concerns of beneficiaries, we strive to facilitate a smooth and efficient process tailored to your unique situation.
- Estate and Wealth Planning
Our law firm provides comprehensive estate and wealth planning services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our approach focuses on facilitating the preservation and careful management of assets through effective planning strategies. We aim to ensure that our clients' financial goals and personal wishes are clearly represented and executed, helping them to achieve long-term security and peace of mind.
With a focus on personalized attention, we assist clients in drafting wills, establishing trusts, and planning for future generations. Our team is committed to offering guidance on minimizing estate taxes and addressing complex family dynamics that may affect the distribution of wealth. We also provide consultation on business succession planning, charitable giving, and protecting family legacies.
At our firm, we believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, offering support throughout the planning process to adapt strategies as life and laws change. We are here to assist families in navigating the often-complicated process of estate and wealth planning with clarity and confidence, ensuring their assets are protected and their wishes fulfilled.
- Estate Planning
Our estate planning practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of planning for their future and securing their legacy. We aim to provide clear guidance on matters such as wills, trusts, and asset protection. Our approach involves understanding each client's unique situation and crafting personalized plans that reflect their wishes and long-term goals.
We address a wide range of estate planning needs, ensuring that assets are managed and distributed according to our clients' intentions. Our services include drafting comprehensive estate documents and offering advice on tax-efficient strategies to maximize asset value for beneficiaries. Whether planning for retirement, safeguarding assets for future generations, or managing incapacity issues, we strive to simplify the process and offer practical solutions.
Our team focuses on building long-term relationships with our clients, providing support and guidance at every stage of their estate planning journey. By keeping informed about the latest developments in estate law, we ensure that our clients' plans remain effective and aligned with current legal standards.
- Guardianship
We assist clients in navigating the complexities of establishing legal guardianships for minors, adults with disabilities, and the elderly. Whether you are seeking to appoint a guardian or contest a guardianship, we are committed to guiding you through the legal process with diligence and integrity. Our approach is client-focused, ensuring that we address each matter with the utmost care and attention to detail.
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Long-Term Care
At our law firm, we provide comprehensive legal services focused on Long-Term Care planning. We assist individuals and families in navigating the complex legal landscape of long-term care, aiming to protect assets and ensure peace of mind. Our team works diligently to help clients understand their options, including Medicaid and Veterans planning, and the use of long-term care insurance.
- Probate
We work with clients to navigate the probate process with ease, ensuring that the administration of estates is handled efficiently and in accordance with applicable laws. Our services include assistance with filing necessary court documents, management of deadlines, and addressing any disputes that may arise. We support executors and beneficiaries alike, helping to manage assets, resolve debts, and distribute inheritances. Our team is committed to making the probate process as smooth and stress-free as possible for all parties involved.
- Probate and Estate Administration
Our law firm offers comprehensive services in Probate and Estate Administration, guiding clients through the complexities of estate settlement with care and attention to detail. We assist personal representatives in navigating the probate process, ensuring that the deceased's assets are distributed according to their wishes while complying with applicable laws. Our team is equipped to address all aspects of estate administration, from filing necessary court documents to resolving disputes among beneficiaries. With a focus on minimizing delays and preserving estate assets, we work diligently to provide thoughtful and effective solutions for the families we serve.
- Special Needs Planning
Our law firm is dedicated to assisting families and individuals in planning for the future of loved ones with special needs. We focus on creating comprehensive plans that address both the present and future requirements of our clients, ensuring long-term security and quality of life. Our approach includes the development of tailored strategies such as establishing special needs trusts, navigating government benefit programs, and guiding families through legal decision-making processes. By working closely with clients, we strive to understand their unique circumstances and provide solutions that promote the well-being and independence of those with special needs while safeguarding vital resources and support systems.
- Trust Administration
At East Coast Elder Law, we focus on guiding trustees and beneficiaries through the intricacies of trust administration. Our comprehensive approach emphasizes clarity and communication, helping stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities. We assist in ensuring the faithful execution of trust terms, proper asset distribution, and financial reporting. Our team is dedicated to providing support at all stages of the process, aiming to ease the administrative burden while respecting the wishes of the trust's creator.
- Trusts and Estates
We understand the importance of safeguarding your assets and ensuring they are distributed according to your wishes. Our experienced team offers personalized services to assist clients in the establishment of living trusts, wills, and other essential estate planning documents. We work closely with individuals and families to develop strategies that address their unique needs and objectives.
In addition to estate planning, we handle estate administration and probate with a focus on minimizing complexities and providing peace of mind. Our approach is centered around addressing concerns related to tax implications and future planning. We strive to offer solutions that are aligned with the long-term goals of our clients, providing clarity and support throughout the process.
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