Practice Limited To

Our Practice Areas

Our law office serves older persons and their families, with a practice limited to Estate Planning & Probate and Elder Law. We devote our attention to these complicated and complex areas of law.

Two Restricted Areas of Law

Jan L. Brown & Associates focuses its practice on the planning questions that families face as their loved ones grow older.

Estate planning and probate are closely connected areas of law that help individuals prepare for the future and protect the people they care about. Thoughtful documents and careful counsel can reduce uncertainty for older persons and their families, particularly before a health crisis or other difficult transition occurs. A well-considered plan may address wills, trusts, tax considerations, and special needs, creating a framework that reflects personal priorities and family circumstances.

Wills, trusts, and related instruments can help families preserve assets, clarify intentions, and provide direction during periods of incapacity. Special needs trusts are among the tools that may be considered when planning for a loved one with ongoing care requirements. Because these arrangements involve complicated legal, financial, and personal considerations, the process benefits from steady attention and clear communication between the attorney and the client.

Elder law focuses on the legal questions that often arise as loved ones grow older and families navigate changing needs. Concerns such as guardianship, nursing home costs, health care decisions, and eligibility for benefits may require careful review. The law office serves seniors and families with a practice limited to Estate Planning & Probate and Elder Law, allowing attention to remain concentrated on these interconnected and frequently evolving areas of practice.

A trusted legal relationship can make complex planning feel more manageable. The mission of this practice is to provide excellent legal advice and services to seniors and families in a professional, timely, and personal manner. Attention is given to each client's concerns, with a commitment to continuing knowledge and expertise in the restricted areas of law on which the firm focuses, so families can approach difficult decisions with greater confidence.

Practice Area One

Estate Planning & Probate

Thoughtful documents and careful counsel help families put order in place before a crisis arrives.

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Tax Planning
  • Special Needs Trusts
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Practice Area Two

Elder Law

Elder law guidance is offered with a professional and timely manner and a personal interest in client needs.

  • Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Costs
  • Qualifying for Benefits
  • Planning for Incapacity
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Our Approach

Our goal is to provide excellent legal advice and services to seniors and their families in a professional and timely manner.
  • Commitment to expertise in complicated and complex areas of law.
  • A practice deliberately limited to two related fields.
  • Members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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Services at a Glance

A summary of the work handled within each practice area.

Practice areas and services
Practice Area Services
Estate Planning & Probate Wills; Trusts; Tax Planning; Special Needs Trusts
Elder Law Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Costs; Qualifying for Benefits; Planning for Incapacity

Referrals and Consultations

For referrals call (717) 541-5550. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the planning questions of your family.