About

Mr. Benjamin Scott Johns is a dedicated lawyer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in estate planning and special needs beneficiaries. He offers a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of his clients.

Mr. Benjamin Scott Johns is a passionate advocate for families in need of estate plans tailored to their specific situations and concerns. With a focus on the aging population, he carefully plans, drafts, and executes estate plans that consider inherited IRAs, standalone retirement trusts, charitable remainder trusts, Medicaid spend down strategies, asset protection, and creditor protection for beneficiaries. He also utilizes advanced will techniques such as separate share trusts, testamentary trusts, insurance trusts, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable trusts.

In addition to estate planning, Mr. Benjamin Scott Johns assists with planning for Special Needs beneficiaries by utilizing first, third, and pooled special needs trusts, appropriate trustee provisions, and a thoughtful understanding of each beneficiary\s unique needs. He ensures that each plan is tailored to the individual and considers the impact on the family and responsible parties.

Mr. Benjamin Scott Johns is committed to continuous learning and improvement in his practice. He custom drafts power of attorneys for each client, including specific conditions such as dementia, without additional fees. He maintains contact with palliative care professionals to enhance these documents and aims to develop a statutory version for broader protection. His dedication to the aging population goes beyond standard forms and software solutions.

Furthermore, Mr. Benjamin Scott Johns shares his knowledge and expertise through accredited CLE courses and private speaking engagements. He covers a wide range of topics, including niche trust arrangements, charitable trusts, constitutional law, pronoun-specific document preparation, general practice management, probate practice, Medicaid and VA lookbacks, and ethical concerns in the legal profession.

Legal Issues

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

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