The Elder Law Offices of Shields and Boris

Located in the North Hills, this elder-law practice serves Cranberry Township and the broader Western Pennsylvania region. With more than 65 years of combined experience, the team helps seniors and families navigate Medicaid planning, establish living trusts, and implement asset protection strategies, presenting clear, practical steps and realistic timelines.

• Medicaid planning focused on eligibility while preserving assets
• Living trusts to safeguard and efficiently manage wealth
• Estate administration and probate guidance to smooth transitions
• In-home and facility long-term care planning tailored to individual needs
• Asset protection techniques aimed at shielding wealth from high long-term care costs
• Dementia and life-care planning support to sustain quality of life and informed decisions
• Retirement planning and coordination to align income, expenses, and goals
• Special needs estate planning to protect beneficiaries with special requirements

The team collaborates with families to translate goals into concrete plans, coordinating with healthcare providers, financial professionals, and support networks, and they adapt strategies as life circumstances change. In addition to planning, they offer educational resources and community outreach designed to empower decision-makers. Free eBooks on Alzheimer's care and asset protection accompany seminars and webinars that translate complex topics into practical steps you can act on today.

In service to Cranberry Township (Cranberry PA 16066) and the North Hills, they provide personal, local guidance to aging loved ones and caregivers. The practice emphasizes clear communication, compassionate service, and hands-on assistance through every stage of aging, caregiving, and estate transition.