The Law Offices of Michelle C. Berk, P.C.

  5.0 – 4 reviews   • Elder law attorney

The Law Offices of Michelle C. Berk, P.C. 19034

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Michelle C. Berk, Esquire, of the Law Offices of Michelle C. Berk, P.C., has been practicing law in Montgomery County, PA, since 1981. We provide experienced advice whether your case is large or small, whether you require long or short term care for a loved one, or you are encountering a crisis of daily family life, we are there for you throughout the continuum of life. Our convenient suburban locations in Fort Washington and Wayne, PA, as well as Center City Philadelphia, allow us to serve the surrounding Greater Philadelphia Region.

Located In: Maplewood Office Park

Hours

SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9AM–5PM
Tuesday9AM–5PM
Wednesday9AM–5PM
Thursday9AM–5PM
Friday
(Veterans Day)
9AM–5PM
Hours might differ

Address and Contact Information

Address: 1300 Virginia Dr #325a, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Phone: (215) 793-4800

Website: https://www.berkelderlaw.com/

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Services

Elder Law Attorney
Asset Preservation
The long-term care planning we do for you and your family results in the preservation of assets. Whether in conjunction with the Veterans Administration or Medicaid or other governmental benefits our office can obtain for you, or through proper care planning and guidance, we can preserve assets for the next generation while making sure seniors’ care needs are met.
Estate Planning
Many people think the term “estate planning” applies only to very wealthy people but nothing is further from the truth. An “estate” is simply what you own. If you own property, you need to plan ahead in order to make sure the desired people or charities inherit your property after your death. Due to a law known as “intestacy law”, if you die without planning your estate, your home, money, and other property will be distributed to various relatives, sometimes even distant relatives, who may not have your final wishes in mind.
Guardianship
Dementia or other progressive mental, emotional, or physical illnesses can rob people of the ability to manage for themselves. For an individual to require a guardian, he/she must be found incapacitated and unable to manage financial resources or meet essential requirements for physical health and safety. To provide a decision-maker for people in these situations, Pennsylvania Law allows the Orphans’ Court to appoint a guardian of the person and/or a guardian of the estate. We advocate for the very best outcome in this unfortunate situation.
Real Estate
Ownership of real estate impacts Elder Law, Estate and Special Needs Planning and Estate Administration and Probate.Purchasing or selling a home can be one of, if not the most expensive and stressful transactions you will ever be involved in. Whether for yourself or your parents, or, if you are serving as a caregiver, there are many important ramifications and legal considerations you can consult us about to save money, prevent problems and streamline the transaction. Real Estate transactions are an integral part of the Elder Law and the Estate Planning process and we can guide and assist you.Having a lawyer review an Agreement of Sale and consulting with them can prevent many costly mistakes in the future. We can help before you get to the settlement table. A lawyer should be contacted as soon as a transaction is even contemplated to properly structure the sale or purchase to protect yourself and your family.
Special Needs Planning in a Will and/or Trust
Providing for the special needs of your loved ones is an integral part of Estate Planning that must always be considered. We can draft an appropriate Trust to protect the special needs of your beneficiaries.
VA Benefits Planning
There are a variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents. Eligibility depends upon individual circumstance. A few of the benefits available are: Veterans’ Health Care which grants benefit packages of in-patient and out-patient services, including limited nursing home care, adult day healthcare, homeless programs, surgery, and mental healthcare. Veterans are also able to receive benefits under The Veterans’ Uniform Benefits Package and Medicare which emphasizes preventative and primary care. In addition to the following two benefits, Veterans are eligible for Veterans’ Aid and Attendance Special Pension, a benefit that is largely unknown. This program allows for surviving spouses to receive help in nursing homes or other facilities receive monetary benefits for home health care.
Wills
A Will is an important legal document and the cornerstone of most estate plans. In a Will, you direct how your property is to be distributed and you also name an Executor, or personal representative, to administer your estate. An Executor collects the estate assets, pays the estate debts and makes distributions to the beneficiaries you have designated in your Will.
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Reviews

Alyssa Staudt
On behalf of The Birches at Harleysville – Michelle has been extremely helpful to our families and residents. She’s caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. It can be a very complicated and hard process, but Michelle makes it easier for families to understand.
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Gail Caplan
Excellent lawyer !!! Michele helped me with a malpractice case. She is the best
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Sean Rose
Super response and extremely helpful – makes complex topics simple and easy to understand! Highly recommended.
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