Jennifer Bittel Derby

Jennifer is an elder law attorney and works with families and individuals to assist in the development of estate plans, estate and trust administration and special needs planning. She assists clients with long-term care planning, including Medicaid eligibility, asset protection planning, and discussion and evaluation of care options and payment for long-term care.

Jennifer’s estate planning practice includes both personal and business planning, and in that capacity, she drafts Wills, Financial and Healthcare Powers of Attorney, and Trusts. Jennifer also assists clients with public benefits planning and eligibility and special needs planning, including drafting of special and supplemental needs trusts. Additionally, she represents clients in guardianship proceedings, and handles all aspects of estate and trust administration for clients.

Jennifer also works with small business clients with initial set up of their business entity and advises business clients regarding business succession planning and estate planning matters related to business assets.

Prior to joining Tucker, Jennifer worked as an associate attorney helping clients with their estate planning and administration matters, along with elder law and long-term care planning. She also gained experience assisting businesses with real estate transactions, preparing sales agreements, reviewing title searches and deeds and conducted real estate closings.