Estate Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis: Protecting Assets and Securing the Future
The silver lining in a dementia diagnosis is that it emphasizes the importance of living life as fully as possible now. The uncertainty over how the disease will progress also highlights the urgency of planning for the future. As you journey forward, taking this step can help you and your loved ones feel more in control.

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Intestacy: If You Die Without a Will, What Happens?
If you die without a will, you might believe your money or your property will go directly to your surviving next of kin. But that doesn't always happen. If your assets must pass through probate first, the process could delay the inheritance and cause stress for your loved ones. Preparing a will before you die makes it more likely that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes.

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7 Common Estate Planning Myths Debunked
Do you believe lightning never strikes in the same place twice? As it turns out, that’s not true. The Empire State Building, for instance, survives dozens of lightning strikes each year. Like other aspects of popular culture, estate planning has its share of beliefs that on closer scrutiny, don’t hold up to the facts. But because they’ve become widely accepted, people tend to think they’re true.

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Picking the Right Legal Representatives and Beneficiaries for Your Estate Plan
Without other people to act on your behalf, your estate plan wouldn’t exist. Choosing the right legal representatives and beneficiaries for one requires thought and care; they must also be willing to serve in those roles. When you choose them, you should weigh certain factors in your decision.

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Talking To Aging Parents About Their Health, Wealth, and Future Before It's Too Late
A Wells Fargo survey found that nearly half of all Americans would rather discuss funeral plans than financial plans with their parents. The discomfort about broaching these and similar topics can arise over concerns about appearing to expect an inheritance. Adult children might also wonder if they’re ready to handle responsibilities like caring for aging parents. And they could fear their parents will overreact or they will lead their parents to think they believe they’re experiencing health or financial troubles. To ensure you won’t need to guess in an emergency, find out your parents' financial, health-care, and legacy plans -- whether they’re already in place or should be considered. Here's how.

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Maine Attorneys Focusing on Elder Law

A Maine Firm Focusing on Elder Law and Estates

Levey, Wagley, Putman & Eccher, P.A., has been serving its community for over 40 years. We're dedicated to addressing the legal needs our clients, and over time our practice has evolved to focus on elder law issues.

Wills and trusts, estate planning and health care issues are pressing concerns for a growing number of people, but the issues that accompany aging need not be overwhelming. We can help ease the way through proper planning and, if necessary, appropriate reaction to crisis. Whether you or a family member are in need of advice or advocacy, we're here to help. Call today for a consultation.

COVID-19 Update: Our office staff continue the use of masks if they have an active cough, given the advanced age of most of our clients. Clients may wear masks if they are more comfortable doing so. To schedule an in-person meeting, videoconference (e.g., via Zoom), or telephone consultation, please call our office during regular business hours.

Services

We focus on legal issues revolving around the long-term care of you and your family, including:

When clients present issues requiring the attention of specialists in other legal areas, we affiliate with trusted colleagues outside the firm to meet our clients' needs.

People

Daniel J. Eccher is carrying on a tradition by striving to meet our clients' immediate needs while building trusted, long-lasting relationships. (Michael J. Levey, Sally M. Wagley, and Patrice Putman have retired.)

Our office staff has substantial experience. Our paralegal/office manager has worked in the legal field for over 30 years.

Clients

We've been active community participants for decades, and we have longstanding professional relationships with many of our clients. Many return to us over the years for regular consultations and have referred their family and friends.

Location

Our office is located on Main Street in Winthrop, Maine, about 10 miles from Augusta and 17 miles from Lewiston. View our map.

We also meet with clients in the greater Waterville area.

For more information on our services, our fees, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.

Pay Your Invoice

Please call our office during business hours if you would like to provide a credit card number over the phone.

Areas We Serve

Our office is in Winthrop, Maine, located approximately 10 miles from Augusta, and 17 miles from Lewiston. We are also available by appointment to meet in the Brunswick/Topsham area and the Waterville area.

Levey, Wagley, Putman & Eccher, P.A.

161 Main St. Suite 1-A
Winthrop, ME 04364

207-377-6966

207-377-2445 (fax)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 7
Winthrop, ME 04364

207-377-6966