A Clear Path Through Planning, Protection, and Care
At Dublin Packard Elder and Estate Attorneys, we help individuals and families navigate some of life’s most important—and often overwhelming—moments.
Whether you are planning ahead, facing a health or care crisis, protecting assets you’ve worked a lifetime to build, or settling a loved one’s estate, our role is the same: to bring clarity, calm, and confident decision-making to complex legal situations.
Families don’t come to us with just legal questions.
They come with worries about aging parents, concerns about long-term care costs, fears of family conflict, and uncertainty about what comes next. Our job is to listen first, then design a plan that fits your life—not a generic checklist.
Planning Is About More Than Documents
Good planning is not about filling out forms or reacting to emergencies.
It’s about anticipation, protection, and peace of mind.
We believe effective planning should:
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Protect independence and dignity as we age
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Preserve family harmony
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Safeguard assets from unnecessary loss
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Provide clear instructions when others must step in
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Reduce stress during already difficult times
That philosophy carries through every service we provide.
Our Services
Below is an overview of the ways we help clients. Each area works together, and many families engage us for more than one service over time.
Estate Planning
We help individuals and families put a clear plan in place for what happens during life, at incapacity, and after death—using wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives designed for real-world family situations.
👉 This is often the foundation for everything else.
Asset Protection
Protecting assets means understanding risks before they become problems. We help clients structure ownership and planning strategies that preserve wealth, minimize exposure, and ensure assets are used for family—not lost to preventable events.
Medicaid Planning
Long-term care is expensive, and many families are surprised by how quickly savings can disappear. We help clients navigate Medicaid eligibility rules and planning strategies—legally and ethically—to protect spouses, homes, and income.
Long-Term Care Planning
Planning for long-term care isn’t just about finances. It’s about choice, control, and timing. We help families plan ahead—or respond during a crisis—to coordinate care options, benefits, and legal protections.
Elder Law
As we age, legal needs change. Elder law focuses on planning for incapacity, caregiving, benefits, housing, and decision-making—often at a moment when families need guidance the most.
Dementia Care Planning
A dementia diagnosis changes everything—for the individual and for the family. We help clients plan early and respond thoughtfully, addressing legal authority, care decisions, financial protection, and long-term stability while honoring dignity and autonomy.
Care Navigation
Caring for an aging parent often means making decisions you were never prepared for—about healthcare, housing, safety, and daily support—while balancing work, family, and emotions of your own.
Care Navigation helps families understand their options and make informed decisions as needs change. We guide families through care planning, coordination with medical providers and care professionals, and the practical next steps that arise as aging or illness progresses. Our goal is to reduce stress, avoid crisis-driven decisions, and help families feel supported as they care for the people they love.
Probate & Estate Administration
When a loved one dies, families are left to manage legal, financial, and emotional responsibilities all at once. We guide executors and families through probate and estate administration efficiently, compassionately, and with an eye toward minimizing conflict.
How Clients Typically Work With Us
Some clients come to us early, with time to plan thoughtfully.
Others arrive during a crisis.
Both are welcome.
Our work often unfolds in stages:
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Planning now → protecting later
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Crisis response → long-term stabilization
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Estate administration → future planning for the next generation
We meet families where they are—and help them move forward.
How To Get Started
If you’re unsure where to start, that’s normal.
Most clients don’t arrive with a perfect understanding of what they need.
A conversation is often the first step toward clarity.
We invite you to explore the areas above—or contact us to talk through your situation.
As a first step, schedule a brief introductory phone call. In this 20-minute phone call, you will provide a brief overview of your needs, and we will let you know how we can help.
