by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | May 5, 2019 | Family Law
Guardianship is a legal relationship whereby the Probate Court gives one person (the guardian) the power to make personal and financial decisions for another (the ward). Some states have separated guardianship into two roles—guardianship or power over the person, and...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Apr 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
Supplemental needs trusts (also known as “special needs” trusts) is designed not to provide essential support but instead to pay for comforts and luxuries that could not be paid for by public assistance funds, such as education, recreation, counseling, and medical...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Apr 1, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, In The News
Long term care planning is a complex subject and with so many resources at our fingertips, it can sometimes be tough to determine the myths and the realities about the topic. Read on to learn the truth about long term care planning. Fiction: I will never end up in a...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Mar 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
A health care proxy is a document executed by a competent person (the principal) giving another person (the agent) the authority to make health care decisions for the principal if he or she is unable to communicate such decisions him- or herself. Why have one? In case...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Feb 14, 2019 | Estate Planning, In The News
Our clients often come to us with questions regarding estate law as it pertains to them, their children, and their aging parents. If you’ve asked yourself any of the frequently asked questions listed below regarding estate law, we would love to answer those...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Jan 30, 2019 | Elder Law
Many people are reluctant to consult an elder law attorney on legally-related matters due primarily to inexperience in working with attorneys. This is doubly true concerning issues related to Medicaid coverage of nursing home care for the following reasons: The cost...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Apr 10, 2017 | In The News
Everyone makes mistakes. After all, we are all human. Regardless, aggressive defense is necessary when facing criminal charges. We will protect your rights and advocate for you regardless of the circumstances. DUI to Felony offense, Antanavage Farbiarz provide full...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Mar 29, 2017 | In The News
Divorce is a difficult time for you and your family. To help you get through this, we’ve laid out the step-by-step process of filing your divorce, up to the time you are able to achieve an amicable settlement for your family.
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Mar 15, 2017 | In The News
Going to court is not the easiest of things to do in our lives, and hiring a lawyer can be a painstaking task. You begin to think to yourself, “I can be a lawyer, right? I see it on TV all the time!” Before you make the decision to represent yourself,...
by Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC | Aug 25, 2015 | In The News
The Hamburg School Board dedicated funds Monday night to a program that connects every high school student to his or her own laptop. The Hamburg School Board approved a $52,762 contract with Allentown-based Integra Business Center that acts as insurance for accidents...