Klug Law Firm provides experienced elder law services from their Okemos office at 2222 West Grand River Avenue, Okemos, MI 48864. Their dedicated attorneys understand the unique challenges seniors face, offering specialized guidance through complex legal landscapes surrounding aging. The firm assists older adults with critical matters including wills and trusts, tax issues, Social Security benefits optimization, Medicare and Medicaid coverage navigation, nursing home and assisted living arrangements, in-home medical care planning, powers of attorney creation, and medical directives establishment. They also address elder abuse cases and age discrimination concerns. Their healthcare-focused attorneys help seniors maneuver through the complicated regulations of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance to access necessary medical treatments, medications, and diagnostic services. For estate planning needs, Klug Law Firm develops comprehensive strategies to transfer assets, minimize estate taxes, establish guardianship for minor children, support philanthropic causes, and protect cherished pets. They help seniors organize affairs for retirement while protecting workplace rights for those continuing employment. For compassionate elder law assistance tailored to Michigan seniors’ unique needs, contact them at (517) 349-5584.
Elder Law Attorneys
HALE BALL MURPHY, PLC operates from 10511 Judicial Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, specializing in elder law. Their elder law attorneys focus on aging and disabled persons, assisting them in legally navigating life issues arising from age or disability, including divorce. The firm’s goal is to strengthen and secure legal autonomy, quality of life, and care for elderly and disabled individuals. Their attorneys handle health care, long-term care planning, guardianship/conservatorship, retirement, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and other important matters. They assist with life care planning through powers of attorney and advance medical directives, Medicaid planning, elder law estate planning with wills and trusts, special needs planning for disabled children, and probate and trust administration. Two partners, Jean Galloway Ball and Loretta Morris Williams, are Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), having met high standards required by the National Elder Law Foundation. These certified specialists are associated with other knowledgeable elder attorneys at the firm who provide comprehensive services for seniors and disabled persons. The firm also helps prevent exploitation of the elderly, assists with divorce in the golden years, and handles non-traditional trusts including resulting, constructive, and pet trusts.
Carol F. Barton serves as an attorney with Estate Preservation Law Offices from their Worcester office at 71 Elm Street, Suite 100. Her practice concentrates on estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law and Medicaid planning, and special needs planning for Massachusetts clients. With extensive and broad legal experience, she effectively counsels clients on various estate planning and elder law matters while providing skilled advocacy in probate court proceedings, including estate administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. Her background in real estate law offers valuable insights into property transactions that often accompany estate planning. Attorney Barton excels at helping clients navigate sensitive healthcare matters, working closely with long-term care facility professionals, social workers, and geriatric case managers in community settings. She has been associated with the American Cancer Society since 2008, receiving its prestigious National Advisor of the Year award for 2020 and the 2021 Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award. As a member of the Board of Directors and past-President of the Long Term Care Finance Association, she regularly presents educational seminars on elder law and estate planning topics. Contact her at (508) 751-5010.
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Collins Family & Elder Law Group provides comprehensive guardianship services from their Charlotte office with over 200 years of combined experience. Founder Shawna Collins and her team understand the critical nature of guardianship matters when loved ones lose competency and require protection for personal and medical care decisions. They specialize in various guardianship types, including guardianship of the person for personal and healthcare decisions, guardianship of the estate for financial affairs management, and general guardianship covering both responsibilities. The firm navigates the complex legal framework emphasizing the “least restrictive alternative principle,” ensuring wards maintain maximum possible autonomy while receiving necessary protection. Their guardianship process expertise includes petition filing, notification to interested parties, court hearings, and appointments, helping families efficiently meet legal requirements while reducing stress. Their interdisciplinary approach combines legal expertise with compassion to guide clients through guardianship establishment, especially in cases involving dementia, Alzheimer’s, brain injury, or mental illness. Contact Collins Family & Elder Law Group at 704-289-3250 for supportive guidance through guardianship proceedings.
Bingham Legal Group PC serves Dearborn and Dearborn Heights from 30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 360, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 (248-594-1919), offering elder law services with over 60 years of combined experience. Their attorneys provide personalized attention to seniors making critical decisions about assets and future care, offering comprehensive elder law solutions including custom legal planning, paperwork preparation, legal representation, document updates, coordination with other professionals, family discussion facilitation, and overall peace of mind. The practice assists with estate planning, long-term care planning, guardianship establishment, retirement planning, veterans benefits claims, and elder abuse advocacy. Their attorneys evaluate various care options including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and in-home services, helping clients understand financial implications and effectively utilize savings, insurance, and government benefits. They provide guidance on guardianship or conservatorship for those becoming incapacitated, offering counsel on choosing suitable guardians, establishing clear guidelines, and implementing oversight mechanisms. The firm’s dedicated approach ensures clients receive individualized solutions tailored to their unique elder law needs.
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Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices presents Elder Law Boot Camp at Vista Grand Villa, 2251 Springport Rd in Jackson, Michigan, offering comprehensive elder law education for professionals working with aging populations. This intensive educational program addresses critical topics including surrogate decision-making, long-term care systems and supports, protecting vulnerable adults, and in-depth Medicaid planning. Designed for healthcare workers, social workers, and care managers, the program provides continuing education credits approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative (6 hours) and the Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators (5 hours). The full-day workshop ($50 per session with lunch provided) covers crucial areas including aging and capacity issues, powers of attorney, guardianships, long-term care options, Medicaid countable assets, spousal protections, divestment rules, and application procedures. Participants gain practical knowledge about navigating complex elder care systems, understanding legal frameworks for decision-making, and implementing effective financial planning strategies for elderly clients. Registration is required through the firm’s website, making this an accessible opportunity for professionals seeking to enhance their elder care expertise.
Smith & Haskell Law Firm, operating from 218 E. Henry Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306, provides comprehensive elder law services throughout South Carolina’s Upstate region. Attorney Edwin C. Haskell III, recipient of the distinguished AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubble, offers a broad range of elder law services including power of attorney documentation, disability planning, special needs trusts, guardianship and conservatorship establishment, Medicaid planning and eligibility determination, property transfers, and asset protection strategies. The firm emphasizes their commitment to providing attentive and compassionate legal counsel while guiding clients through every step of the legal process. Their approach focuses on protecting interests and advocating for clients’ rights in elder law matters. Smith & Haskell addresses the complex rules surrounding property transfers and their potential consequences on Medicaid eligibility, emphasizing the importance of consulting with experienced Medicaid planning attorneys rather than leaving these critical decisions to chance. Their elder law practice extends to assisting clients with legal documents such as wills to protect families, avoid unnecessary estate taxes, and ensure wishes regarding estates are properly executed. Contact them at 864-582-6727.
Chalgian & Tripp distinguishes their elder law practice from firms that focus solely on Medicaid planning through misleading “chicken dinner” seminars about annuities and asset protection. Instead, they view elder law as helping families face broader challenges of aging including difficulty with independent living, cognitive decline, and financial exploitation. Their comprehensive approach extends beyond government benefits planning, though they excel in this area with two attorneys certified in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation. Attorney Doug Chalgian literally wrote the book on Medicaid planning with “The Michigan Medicaid Planning Handbook,” relied upon by hundreds of Michigan lawyers. The firm helps clients navigate complex eldercare situations like hiring home caregivers, addressing family disagreements about care decisions, and preparing for the possibility of living to 100. They also handle elder law litigation, an increasingly common but underdiscussed area of practice. Their attorneys provide experienced guidance through the complexities of aging, ensuring clients understand their options and receive appropriate support for their unique circumstances. Contact information for specific office locations is available through their website for consultations regarding elder law services.
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. provides elder law services focused on the particular needs of people over fifty from their offices in New Jersey. Their elder law practice encompasses interrelated areas including pre and post Medicaid planning, guardianships, estate planning for community spouses, contested estates, estate administration, and asset protection planning. The firm guides clients through the difficult process of applying for Medicaid while offering comprehensive elder law services such as Medicare planning, estate planning for community spouses, guardianship, conservatorship, and disabilities planning including Supplemental Needs Trusts. Their elder law attorneys help clients develop plans tailored to their particular needs and concerns using innovative, cutting-edge legal strategies to protect against overwhelming long-term care costs and minimize income, gift, and estate taxes. With unrelenting advocacy and a personalized, full-service approach, the firm maintains the highest standards of professional competence and integrity while ensuring complete responsiveness to client needs. Their impressive record of success includes asset protection and transfer, nursing home placement, securing Medicaid home care, institutional benefits, negotiating Medicaid claims, and non-institutionalized spouse recovery.
Weaver Loveless Law serves from 240 E. Park Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853, with attorney Shelby Loveless specializing in elder care law throughout Florida. Understanding elder care law involves addressing the unique issues, needs, and concerns of senior citizens, helping them and their families prepare for this phase of life through proper financial planning and long-term care decisions. Shelby, who grew up with four grandparents living nearby, developed an early connection to the elderly community. The firm recognizes how overwhelming it can be to discuss aging and challenging questions like residential options, care affordability, and assistance qualification. With more than 50 years of legal experience, their Lake Wales elder law attorneys provide comprehensive services tailored to clients’ unique objectives. They understand that elder law requires not only knowledge but compassion and patience, guiding families through complex legal landscapes while ensuring peace of mind for the present and future. The attorneys take time to understand each situation, providing advice aligned with clients’ values and goals. They address common concerns including financial security, healthcare, and preserving family legacy, working closely with local organizations while remaining updated on elder law developments.