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Celebrating Excellence: Robert C. Gerhard, III and Gerhard & Gerhard, P.C. Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

We are delighted to announce that Robert C. Gerhard, III, a highly respected elder law attorney, has been named to the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers. Additionally, his esteemed law …

Reasonable Executor Fees and Legal Fees are Allowed by Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Estate Recovery Program

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Disclaimer: This article has been posted for general information purposes only.  You should not act upon the information in this article without first retaining legal counsel. By Robert C. Gerhard III, Certified …

Medicaid Long-term Care Benefits Were Approved, Now What?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Disclaimer: This article has been posted for general information purposes only.  You should not act upon the information in this article without first retaining legal counsel. By Robert C. Gerhard, III, Certified …

Online Probate in Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia County

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Disclaimer: This article has been posted for general information purposes only.  You should not act upon the information in this article without first retaining legal counsel. By Robert C. Gerhard III, Certified …

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Penalty: Can You Avoid It?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

When you apply for Medicaid, the agency will launch a 5-year look-back, in which they review your finances for the 60 months preceding your application date. This process is in …

Pennsylvania’s Filial Support Law: Children Can Be Held Responsible for Parent’s Unpaid Nursing Home Bill?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania appellate case law has upheld lower court decisions that imposed liability on children for their parents’ unpaid nursing home bills under Pennsylvania’s filial responsibility law (also called “filial support …

How Do I Learn More about Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Estate Recovery Payback?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

This article will provide several free resources where you can find general information about the Medicaid estate recovery program. If you are actually facing a Medicaid payback through estate recovery, …

What Should I Tell My Executor During My Lifetime? PART THREE

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

In the event of your death, many important tasks need to be accomplished by the person you have named to serve as executor of your Will. Some things should be …

What Should I Tell My Executor During My Lifetime? PART TWO

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

In the event of your death, many important tasks need to be accomplished by the person you have named to serve as executor of your Will. Some things should be …