Safe Harbor Wills and Trusts

Safe Harbor Wills and Trusts is an estate planning attorney in Watertown, NY, specializing in Medicaid planning, asset protection, wills, trusts, and probate services. The firm serves individuals and families throughout Watertown and surrounding areas, helping clients safeguard their homes and life savings from long-term care costs and financial hardship. With a focus on personalized legal strategies, the firm offers tailored solutions for estate planning, nursing home and assisted living Medicaid eligibility, and estate administration. Clients have praised the firm for its compassionate approach and expertise, particularly in navigating complex elder law issues.

Founded in 2001 by John M. Murphy, Jr., Esq., the firm emerged from a personal experience when his wife’s family faced financial strain due to a grandparent’s nursing home care. Since then, Murphy has dedicated his career to developing proprietary systems for asset protection and Medicaid planning. His background includes teaching continuing legal education for attorneys and financial professionals, and he is an adjunct instructor for Atticus Attorney, a national coaching program for law firms. The team emphasizes a family-centered approach, ensuring each client’s unique needs are met through customized estate and care planning.

The firm is located at 200 Mullin Street, Suite 101, in Watertown, NY, situated about a third of a mile from the Jefferson County Offices and the Department of Motor Vehicles of Jefferson County. It lies near Washington Street, a main road, and is within a short distance of Paddock Street and Holcomb Street, with the WRVJ-FM radio tower nearby.

Safe Harbor Wills and Trusts maintains a strong digital presence with a well-optimized website that search engines read clearly and consistently. The firm’s business information is well-documented across online platforms, ensuring reliable access for clients seeking estate planning and elder law guidance.

By combining deep expertise in Medicaid and estate planning with a commitment to community service, Safe Harbor Wills and Trusts stands as a trusted legal resource in Watertown’s growing network of family-focused legal professionals.