Protect What You’ve Built. Keep Your Family Out of Crisis
Join our free estate planning workshop and learn how to avoid probate, reduce family conflict, protect your assets, and keep control if life changes suddenly
Complete Protection for Everything You’ve Built
With EPLC’s industry-exclusive iPug® Protection Trust and patented Medicaid eligibility software, you can safeguard your assets from lawsuits, creditors, predators and long-term care costs and obtain eligibility for Medicaid in the shortest time permitted by law (often far less than sixty months).
What Brought You Here Today?
I Want to Protect my Family and Assets
For families planning ahead before a crisis. You know it’s time to put a solid plan in place.
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a Client
For Attorneys, CPAs, advisors, and other allied professionals who are looking for help with their clients.
Estate planning shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Our 4 Pillars approach gives you a simple roadmap, from learning your options to keeping your plan working for the long run.
Pillar 1:
Understand the Legal Tools
We start with education. In our Four Pillars Workshop, you’ll learn, in everyday language, what tools exist: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more—and what they actually do for you.
Pillar 2:
Define What Matters Most to You
Next, we talk about your real-life priorities: the people you love, the assets you want to protect, your health-care wishes, and what “peace of mind” looks like for you.
Pillar 3:
Design a Plan That Actually Works
Together we build a tailored plan using the right legal tools for your situation—so your wishes are clear, your assets are protected, and your plan works in the real world, not just on paper.
Pillar 4:
Keep It Alive
Life changes. Your plan should keep up. Through ongoing reviews and our Legacy Club programs, we help you keep your documents current and your family prepared as things evolve.
Life Can Change in an Instant. Will You be Ready?
Life is unpredictable. A fall. A diagnosis. A nursing home admission. A sudden death. Without the right planning, the consequences can be overwhelming. Traditional estate planning focuses on ensuring others have the authority to act on your behalf for legal, financial and health care decisions. At EPLC, we focus on not only the authority but also ensuring your specific instructions are incorporated on how to use the authority.
If you leave your future to chance, you and your family could face:
Loss of Control
Without a proper plan, your assets and healthcare decisions could be decided by others, including the state or creditors.
Family Disputes
In the absence of clear instructions, family members may disagree on important decisions, leading to costly and emotionally taxing conflicts.
Unforeseen Expenses
Long-term care costs or government liabilities can drain your assets, leaving you and your loved ones vulnerable.
Most firms focus on who will get what. We go further—helping you protect what you’ve built from long-term care costs, lawsuits, and avoidable taxes, while keeping you in control for as long as possible.
Using EPLC’s industry-exclusive iPug® Protection Trust and patented Medicaid eligibility software, we can:
1. Shield Your Assets
Help protect your savings, home, and other assets from nursing home and long-term care costs, creditors, and unexpected family challenges.
2. Maintain Control
Keep decision-making authority over your assets and your life, with the flexibility to adapt your plan as your needs change.
3. Secure Medicaid Eligibility Faster
Use our proven strategies and software to qualify for Medicaid in the shortest time permitted by law—often saving tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in care costs.
The legal tools are our job. The peace of mind is yours.
Join a Free Estate Planning Workshop
The best first step is to attend our free Four Pillars Estate Planning Workshop. In just one session, you’ll learn how to protect your assets, avoid common mistakes, and choose the right path forward for your family.
Join us in person at our New Hartford office, live online via Zoom, or on-demand at your own pace with our digital workshop option.
What You’ll Learn:
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Why a will may not avoid probate
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How trusts, power of attorney, and directives work together
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How to reduce family conflict and confusion
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How to protect assets from long-term care costs
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What to update if your plan is old or incomplete
August 5th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
August 11th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
August 13th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
August 19th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Every family’s situation is different. Whether you’re updating a simple will or dealing with nursing home costs and complex assets, we’ll help you choose the right level of planning, without pressure or jargon.
Wills & Basic Planning
Make sure the right people are in charge and your wishes are clearly documented with wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives tailored to you.
From protecting your home to planning for children, blended families, or loved ones with special needs, we design trusts that reflect your values and goals.
Get guidance on paying for care without spending everything you’ve worked for. Use proven strategies to protect assets and pursue Medicaid eligibility as efficiently as the law allows.
If you’ve lost a loved one, we’ll guide you through settling the estate, handling court requirements, and supporting trustees and executors every step of the way.
Families across Central New York trust the Estate Planning Law Center to protect what matters most. Our clients tell us they feel informed, supported, and relieved to finally have a plan in place.
Don’t Leave Your Legacy to Chance.
Dying, or becoming ill without a clear plan can leave your family guessing, arguing, and paying far more than they should. Our free guides explain the essentials of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, and more, in straightforward language.
Use them to start important conversations and come to your workshop prepared with the right questions.
Our blogs and resources are your go-to source for practical advice, legal updates, and comprehensive guides to navigate the complexities of estate planning with confidence.
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Estate Planning in an Era of Longer Lifespans
Today’s estate planning conversations increasingly focus on a different reality: people are living longer than ever before.
Not sure where to start? Join our free workshop.
