Elder Law Attorneys Serving Seniors & Families in Northcentral Pennsylvania

Medicare & Medicaid Planning | Asset Protection | Nursing Home & Long-Term Care

Aging brings a set of legal and financial challenges that require specialized knowledge. From navigating government benefit programs to protecting against financial exploitation, the decisions made in these years have lasting consequences. At Raup & Sholder, P.C., we understand these challenges deeply — and we provide the kind of thoughtful, personalized counsel that families in Northcentral Pennsylvania have relied on for decades.

How We Help Older Adults & Their Families

Our elder law practice covers a wide range of matters that specifically affect seniors:

• Medicare and Medicaid planning — understanding your benefits and structuring your finances to qualify for the care you need
• Nursing home and assisted living planning — protecting your home and savings while securing quality long-term care
• Wills, trusts, and advance directives — ensuring your estate plan reflects your current wishes and circumstances
• Powers of attorney and healthcare proxies — designating trusted people to manage your affairs if you cannot
• Protection from elder financial abuse and fraud — taking legal action against those who have exploited a vulnerable senior
• Nursing home neglect and abuse — advocating for residents whose dignity and safety have been compromised
• Age discrimination — asserting your rights in the workplace if you are still working
• Social Security and disability benefit guidance

Protecting Your Home from Nursing Home Costs

This is one of the most common concerns we hear: "Will I lose my house if I have to go into a nursing home?" The answer depends on when you plan and how your assets are structured.

Pennsylvania Medicaid has a five-year look-back period, which means the sooner you act, the more options you have. We work with families to structure their finances legally and ethically so that they can access care without losing everything they have worked to build.

Free Consultation for Seniors and Families

If you or a family member is facing the legal challenges that come with aging, we are here to help. Call (570) 321-0709 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation at our Williamsport office.

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Raup & Sholder, P.C. is located in Williamsport, PA and serves clients in and around Williamsport, Cogan Station, Montoursville, Slate Run, Montgomery, Nisbet and Lycoming County.
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(570) 321-0709

445 Elmira Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

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