Reviews

I was so confused as to how to proceed when 2 banks declined to accept my POA for my significant other who now has dementia and is in assisted living . He would probably not be considered able to sign another. (3 other financial institutions had accepted it). I saw Ms. Peterson, dreading the possibility of applying for guardianship. She found no flaw in my POA. Sent a letter to the Branch Manager at each bank, which resulted in their accepting my POA. Also, hearing questions I had about whether his care might be better in another facility, she recommended an agency familiar with over-all nursing home/assisted living environment in Bergen Co. That agency made an objective evaluation (as I was paying them), and made suggestions, which I also found helpful and reassuring. Ms. Peterson took the time to look, not only at the problem I presented, but at the wider picture. I will return if I need help in the future.

When my dad had to go into a nursing home last year, I tried to navigate the complicated process of handling his finances and getting his paperwork in order for the eventual Medicaid application. I finally decided to turn to a lawyer to guide me and I called the firm of Guston & Guston as I have had positive interactions with them in the past on other matters. Linda Peterson was their Eldercare/Estate planning lawyer and I immediately felt like I was in good hands when I met her. She told me exactly what I needed to do to make this process all run smoothly. She was kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and professional. Any email or call I placed was swiftly answered, always making me feel like I was her only client! She relieved my anxieties and I was able to focus on my father's care knowing the legal matters we faced would be easily addressed. I highly recommend the firm and would confidently recommend Linda to my closest of friends. Thank you Linda.

Linda J Peterson is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She made the daunting task of planning an estate easy to understand and explained everything throughly. She went above and beyond to make sure complicated situations were resolved. I would recommend her to anyone.