Priest and Ellis, PLLC

Priest and Ellis Law

Elder Law Services

Our Complete Elder Law Services for Vancouver, WA Residents

As our loved ones grow older, understanding the legal issues surrounding elder care, guardianship, and estate planning can be challenging. Priest and Ellis, PLLC provides compassionate and knowledgeable elder law services to seniors and their families across Vancouver, WA and Clark County. Our lawyers offer wise counsel and legal safeguards for older adults so their rights, needs, and wishes are respected at every step of the way.

What Is Elder Law and Why Is It Important?

Elder law is a specialized area of the law that focuses on the unique circumstances and needs of aging individuals and their families. It covers a range of issues including guardianship, estate planning, long-term care planning, healthcare decisions, and protecting seniors from financial theft or abuse. Increasing life expectancies and more complex families make it imperative for assets to be retained, proper care arranged, and peace of mind achieved for all involved through effective legal planning.

Guardianship for Vulnerable Adults

If an elderly individual can no longer make their own decisions regarding their personal or income, property, or financial affairs due to illness, disability, or cognitive impairment, legal guardianship may become necessary. At Priest and Ellis, PLLC, we guide families through the process of guardianship with care and compassion. Our attorneys are available to petition the court to have a responsible guardian appointed for your loved one.

We handle cases involving:

  • Assessment of alternatives to guardianship, such as powers of attorney or supported decision making
  • Preparation and filing of guardianship petitions
  • Representation of our clients at guardianship hearings
  • Advice to court-appointed guardians on their duties and responsibilities

We help families decide on the best course of action and protect the rights of vulnerable adults.

Estate Planning for Seniors – Safeguard Your Estate

Distributing property is important, but so is making sure that your wishes are followed, your loved ones are cared for, and your values are upheld. At Priest and Ellis, PLLC we provide full estate planning services for seniors and other individuals looking to make plans for the future. Our estate planning lawyers work with you in crafting an individualized approach that may include concerns such as:

  • Preparing wills and trusts
  • Creating durable powers of attorney for finances and health care
  • Creating advance health care directives and living wills
  • Long-term care planning/Medicaid eligibility planning
  • Protecting assets from unnecessary taxes, probate, or creditors

We will sit down with you to find out what you wish to accomplish and then develop solutions designed to minimize family strife and maximize security in the future.

Elder Care and Protection Legal Assistance

Seniors may be vulnerable to financial exploitation, abuse, or neglect. Our elder law attorneys offer proactive legal remedies for protecting seniors’ health and independence. For example, we advise families on:

  • Recognizing and preventing elder financial abuse
  • Actions to take against suspected elder abuse or neglect in long-term care settings
  • Navigating the complexities of Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefits
  • Senior rights advocacy in healthcare and housing

Our attorneys’ aim is to ensure that older clients have a safe forum for dealing with their elder law issues. We advocate for the rights of elderly clients to have their wishes honored.

Why Work with Priest and Ellis, PLLC for Your Elder Law Needs

At Priest and Ellis, PLLC, attorneys Erin Priest and Stefanie Ellis bring two essential components to elder law issues: legal expertise and compassion. We make sure our practice is focused on ethics, client satisfaction, and open communications every step of the way. What sets our firm apart is:

  • The decades of combined elder law and family law experience
  • The individual attention paid to each case and every client, with respect for their values and needs
  • Flat-rate consultations which allow you to feel free to examine your options
  • Guidance for immediate matters as well as future health plan issues

Whether you need guardianship for an aging parent, are planning your own estate, or have a complex elder care issue, we can help you examine the options so you can move forward with confidence. Learn more About Priest and Ellis, PLLC.

The Elder Law Process

We make navigating the legal system easier for seniors and families. Here’s how the process works when you retain Priest and Ellis, PLLC:

  • Schedule a consultation: Call our Vancouver office or fill out our online form to book a no-obligation appointment. Our Vancouver elder law attorneys offer flat-rate consultations for estate, probate, elder law, estate planning, and trust administration issues to help you get a sense of your legal options in advance.
  • Get an individual assessment: We’ll listen to you, examine your concerns, then explain the legal tools or process that will meet your needs.
  • Create a customized legal plan: We’ll prepare documents needed for the goal you have in mind, pursue relief on your behalf in court, or give you continuous advice and advocacy.
  • Get accessible ongoing support: Our lawyers will continue to be available as needed to answer your questions and adapt your plan whenever your goals change.

Our firm takes pride in making the legal process accessible and empowering for all clients.

Serving Families in Vancouver, WA and Throughout Clark County

Priest and Ellis, PLLC proudly serves the seniors and families of Vancouver and the greater Clark County area. As a local law firm, we are familiar with the needs and offerings in our community. Our clients are retired persons, adult children caring for their elderly parents, and families protecting their future. We take pride in serving our clients and building relationships of trust, respect, and results.

Book Your Elder Law Consultation Now

If you or a member of your family need guidance on elder law-from guardianship to estate planning to protection from abuse-Priest and Ellis, PLLC can help. Speak with one of our Vancouver elder law attorneys to learn how you might benefit. Contact Priest and Ellis to schedule your no-obligation, flat-rate consultation about your needs.

Priest and Ellis, PLLC is located at:
211 E Mcloughlin Blvd #120
Vancouver WA 98663
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-3pm

Call today for a consultation on your legal matter, or fill out our online form to get started.