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Robert M. Slutsky

Robert M. Slutsky Associates

Robert M. Slutsky

Robert M. Slutsky Associates

Robert M. Slutsky

Robert M. Slutsky Associates

Named One of the Main Line’s Top Elder Law Attorneys in by Main Line Today

Robert M. Slutsky, Esquire, proprietor of Robert M. Slutsky Associates, is located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and provides legal services focusing on Estate Planning and Elder Law. The firm can help you negotiate the complex issues that you will confront planning your healthcare and finances with the preparation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, health care proxies, living wills, life insurance trusts, durable powers of attorney, and other estate planning /elder law documents. Lawyer Slutsky has a special expertise in dealing with issues of cognitive impairment on older adults and protecting assets if you or a loved one needs nursing care. Our focus is on protecting your assets and your family from the devastating effects of catastrophic health care costs and taxes and protecting you from the loss of freedom that can accompany cognitive impairment as we age.

Mr. Slutsky's practice serves Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, and Bucks Counties.
Lawyer Slutsky is counsel to the Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services, the Chester County Area Agency on Aging and other non-profit organizations serving older adults and is also a member of the Board of Directors of several other non-profits that serve older adult community.

Firm Description

Named One of the Main Line’s Top Lawyers by Main Line Today

At Robert M. Slutsky Associates, we understand how important it is to plan for the future as you and your loved ones grow older. Parents want to protect their children, and children want to make sure that their parents will be cared for.

Our suburban Philadelphia law firm offers experienced, patient and caring legal advice to help protect your present and your family's future. We can help you plan ahead as well as deal with crises when they arise. Home and office visits are available, so contact Robert M. Slutsky Associates today to set up an appointment with an experienced estate planning attorney.

With 20+ years of experience, elder law and estate planning attorney Robert M. Slutsky, Esq., is one of the most trusted names in the Philadelphia metro area in the field of Elder Law. For many years, Rob handled the majority of the guardianship cases in Montgomery County. As counsel for Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services, Rob Slutsky both advises the staff and files actions to protect the older adults of Montgomery County.

From the beginning, Rob Slutsky chose elder law as his area of focus and has built his reputation on his expertise in this field .  He approaches each of his clients with a kind and gentle understanding to help them navigate the challenges of aging with dignity by restoring their security and confidence in a well-planned future.

Estate Planning: Assess and implement a plan which addresses all your estate planning needs, such as asset protection, Medicaid planning, tax planning, protecting children with disabilities, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, wills and other estate planning concerns.

Long Term Care Planning: Research and arrange long term care services (nursing home, assisted living, etc.), evaluate Medicaid eligibility, establish powers of attorney and living wills

Elder Care Crises Issues: Designating a power of attorney or guardianship, selecting an assisted living facility and any other aspects of elderly crisis management 

Special Needs Planning: Innovative planning to protect the assets, inheritances, government benefits and future care of children with special needs 

Estate Administration: Settle the estate following the passing of a loved one, resolve disputes (will contests), file taxes, pay remaining bills, transfer real estate and facilitate any remaining elements of the estate.

 

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Monday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

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600 West Germantown Pike
Suite 400
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

150 North Radnor Chester Road
Suite F200
Radnor, PA 19087

101 Lindenwood Drive
Suite 225
Malvern, PA 19355

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