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Adam C. Zimmerman, Esq.

PathFinder Law Group

Adam C. Zimmerman, Esq.

PathFinder Law Group

Adam C. Zimmerman, Esq.

PathFinder Law Group

Adam Zimmerman is known for his unique ability to put people at ease. Within minutes of meeting Adam, his clients realize he is not the stereotypical attorney and is genuinely invested in helping them through their life situations. He is committed to empowering his clients to be decision makers in the process, so they are knowledgeable about the course of action they decide over their affairs. He enjoys creating a safe space for his clients, so they can feel comfortable throughout the process and confident that their planning needs are addressed.

Credentials:

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, Juris Doctor (2005)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Political Science Bachelor’s Degree (2000)

Outside of Work:

  • Lives in Lutherville with his wife and two children
  • Board Member of Disability Rights Maryland
  • President of Hebrew Young Men’s Beth Shalom Cemetery
  • Coaches his children’s sports teams

Firm Description

Elder Law

Elder law is estate planning specifically for people who are above the age of 55 years old. Elder law is also useful for older persons who are disabled or have fallen ill. Elder law is great for anyone who needs help with planning related to growing older. For example, most of our clients come to us for help planning disability and long-term care, retirement planning, as well as asset protection in the Medicaid context.

We recommend that our clients meet with us to discuss elder law options when they reach age 55 or above. We also encourage our clients with elderly parents to explore their elder law options.

Estate Planning

Effective estate planning is vital for the future of you and your family. Our attorneys can guide you through the process of tax planning, protecting assets and preparing for aging and disability. Our estate planning process is designed to eliminate your concerns and help you to:

  • Avoid probate
  • Minimize taxes
  • Control the future of your assets
  • Minimize costs
  • Protect assets in the event of future incapacity or death
  • Offer protection and stability to heirs

Estate Administration

Estate administration is the implementation and management of your estate and trusts. Once you have the estate planning documents and trusts in place, our team oversees the distribution process to ensure all your wishes are met.

Aside from having an estate plan, your estate and trust administrator is the most important piece to your plan. You should choose an administrator you trust to ensure that all your final wishes are met and your wealth is distributed properly.

Trust Administration

Trust administration is the implementation and management of a trust created by you or by someone else where you are named to designated to administer the trust. Once the estate planning documents including any trusts are in place, our team oversees and supports the administration, management, and distribution process to ensure all the trust terms are met.

We represent our clients, trustees, and agents in trust administration. Our team also has expertise in helping with the administration of specialized trusts, specifically special needs trusts.

Hours

Day From To
Monday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Cost

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Main Office

1426 East Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286

30 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

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How to Qualify for Medicaid

To be eligible for Medicaid long-term care, recipients must have limited incomes and no more than $2,000 (in most states). Special rules apply for the home and other assets.

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In addition to nursing home care, Medicaid may cover home care and some care in an assisted living facility. Coverage in your state may depend on waivers of federal rules.

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Medicaid’s Protections for Spouses

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Medicaid Planning Strategies

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Help Qualifying and Paying for Medicaid, Or Avoiding Nursing Home Care

There are ways to handle excess income or assets and still qualify for Medicaid long-term care, and programs that deliver care at home rather than in a nursing home.

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Most states have laws on the books making adult children responsible if their parents can't afford to take care of themselves.

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Applying for Medicaid is a highly technical and complex process, and bad advice can actually make it more difficult to qualify for benefits.

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ElderLaw 101
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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

We need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical directive, a living will, or a combination of these.

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Estate Planning

Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

We need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical directive, a living will, or a combination of these.

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Long-Term Care Insurance

Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

Learn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.

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Retirement Planning

We explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.

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Senior Living

Find out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Special Needs Planning

Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Veterans Benefits

Explore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.

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