Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Elder Law Services in Brooklyn
Robillard Law provides personalized legal solutions focused on estate planning, elder law, and related services. Our approach emphasizes one-on-one client attention, combining compassionate guidance with legal expertise to protect families and ensure peace of mind. We specialize in creating customized estate plans that avoid probate, address guardianship needs, and incorporate Medicaid planning. With a background in education and deep community ties, our attorney delivers clear explanations of complex legal concepts while maintaining emotional safety for clients. We offer home visits and virtual consultations to accommodate client needs, serving Brooklyn and surrounding areas with integrity and professionalism. 
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Guardianship
Medicaid Planning
Real Estate
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning solutions tailored to individual family needs
- Our attorney combines legal expertise with teaching experience for clear explanations
- We provide home visits for clients with mobility challenges
- Specialized focus on elder law and Medicaid planning complexities
- Deep community roots with culturally sensitive legal services
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive legal frameworks to protect your assets and wishes. We help clients establish wills, trusts, and healthcare directives that avoid probate while ensuring family security. Each plan addresses tax implications, guardianship needs, and succession planning through personalized consultations.
Elder Law
Elder law services address age-related legal challenges including healthcare decision-making, long-term care planning, and financial protection. We help clients navigate Medicaid eligibility, veterans benefits, and guardianship proceedings while maintaining dignity and autonomy through tailored legal strategies.
Guardianship
Guardianship services establish legal authority for decision-making when individuals become incapacitated. We guide families through court proceedings to obtain guardianship while protecting clients' rights, including creating limited guardianship arrangements that preserve personal autonomy where possible.
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning services help clients qualify for government benefits while protecting assets. We develop strategies to meet eligibility requirements through proper asset transfers and trust arrangements, ensuring access to necessary healthcare services without complete financial depletion.
Real Estate
Real estate services handle property transactions and ownership issues. We assist with title transfers, co-op/condo purchases, and landlord-tenant matters, focusing on protecting clients' property interests through proper documentation and legal compliance in Brooklyn's unique housing market.
People
Carmelle Robillard
Principal Attorney
Carmelle Robillard, Esq. specializes in elder law and estate planning with 15+ years teaching experience. Certified part 36 Fiduciary, she creates compassionate legal solutions inspired by her relationship with her great-grandmother. Active in Caribbean American legal associations.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I really need?
Basic estate plans include wills, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney. More complex situations may require trusts or Medicaid planning. We'll help determine your specific needs during consultation.
How does elder law differ from general practice?
Elder law focuses specifically on age-related legal issues including long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship matters that general practitioners typically don't handle.
Do you offer home visits for consultations?
Yes, we provide in-home consultations for clients who have difficulty traveling to our Brooklyn office due to health or mobility issues.
What's involved in Medicaid planning?
Medicaid planning involves strategic asset protection and eligibility planning to qualify for benefits while preserving family resources through legal gifting strategies and trust arrangements.
How are real estate transactions handled?
We handle Brooklyn residential transactions including co-op purchases, deed transfers, and contract negotiations with focus on proper title documentation and closing protections.
