Bradley Vauter & Associates, P.C., operating from offices in Eaton, Ingham, Clinton, Jackson, and Ionia counties, provides elder law services focused on safeguarding people’s assets, autonomy, and health as circumstances change. Attorney Brad Vauter emphasizes that elder law extends beyond estate planning to include preparation strategies for difficult situations before they arise. The firm helps clients navigate substitute decision-making arrangements through durable powers of attorney for business affairs and medical decisions, and assists families during crises when planning wasn’t possible. Their expertise includes guardianship and conservatorship petitions when necessary. The practice specializes in long-term care funding, particularly when Medicare coverage ends, helping clients qualify for Medicaid while preserving important assets. They advise on governmental benefits including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans benefits, and can advocate on denials from these agencies. The firm appeared on the public television show “Ask the Lawyer-Elder Law Edition” in June 2016, demonstrating their commitment to elder law education and advocacy. Their client-centered approach treats each individual with dignity and personalized care.
Elder Law Attorneys
Benjamin Scott Wright operates Wright Elder Law from 1200 Heritage Drive, New Richmond, WI 54017, serving clients throughout Wisconsin with a focus on Medicaid planning and special needs trusts. With expertise in helping families care for elderly or disabled loved ones, Ben guides clients through critical decisions about long-term care financing, explaining Medicaid rules and ways to preserve family resources while accelerating eligibility. His Medicaid services include answering urgent questions, preserving resources, maximizing assets while planning for Medicaid coverage, and solving divestment problems. For special needs planning, Ben creates Wispact Trust I and II pooled special needs trust accounts that allow individuals receiving SSI or Medicaid to retain benefits despite receiving lump sums of money. His estate planning services include wills, probate avoidance, healthcare and financial powers of attorney, and irrevocable trusts for asset protection. Clients praise his thorough, friendly approach, with one noting he “explains everything in detail in language we can understand.” Consultations can be scheduled via phone.
The Miller Elder Law Firm practices from their office serving North Central Florida, including Gainesville, Ocala, Tallahassee, Lake City, and surrounding counties. Led by Shannon Miller, who has been Board Certified in Elder Law since 2011, the firm specializes in preparing elderly clients for financial freedom and autonomy through proper financial planning and long-term care options. Their comprehensive elder law services include wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, guardianships, health care surrogate designations, living wills, life care planning, Medicaid and long-term care planning, elder exploitation or neglect cases, and special needs trust planning. The practice also handles exploitation injunctions and trust and probate litigation matters. Their attorneys are active members of multiple professional organizations including the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar, Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. The firm emphasizes that initial consultations often reveal unexpected related issues that their experienced elder law attorneys can address. For guidance through the “beautiful sunsetting of your life,” contact them at (352) 379-1900.
Hart Bell Law Firm, located at 513 Main Street, Vincennes, Indiana (812-882-8935), has served their community for 130 years, assisting clients through various life stages. Their elder law services include planning for disability, incapacity, home healthcare, and nursing home placement. The firm provides expertise in qualifying for government benefits, including Medicaid, and advises on long-term care insurance and living arrangements. Their attorneys draft essential documents like financial powers of attorney, allowing clients to designate representatives for legal and financial decisions during incapacity. They also prepare healthcare powers of attorney and sophisticated Living Wills detailing clients’ wishes regarding life-prolonging measures. The firm represents clients’ interests in guardianship proceedings, establishing individuals who can properly manage an incapacitated person’s affairs, and handles lawsuits involving guardian appointment or removal, will contests, and trust disputes. Hart Bell’s elder law attorneys include H. Brent Stuckey, Katie Kotter, and T. Graham Dycus, who provide comprehensive guidance to help clients navigate these complex legal matters.
The Law Office of Jimmy Wagner handles a variety of elder law concerns for seniors in Brooklyn and throughout New York from their office at 2055 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Their comprehensive elder law services include guardianship establishment, power of attorney documentation, advance directives preparation, retirement planning, and wills and trust creation. Attorney Wagner brings a thorough understanding of New York’s legal system combined with the compassion needed to guide clients through sensitive legal matters, often during health crises or family disputes. The firm emphasizes patient education about legal options, recognizing that elder law involves explaining complex concepts to clients navigating unfamiliar territory. This personalized approach provides peace of mind during challenging transitions. Whether clients need assistance establishing legal protections for aging loved ones or planning for their own future needs, the practice offers customized representation from a compassionate Brooklyn attorney dedicated to client wellbeing. For consultations, contact them at 929-477-8889 or 718-288-2048.
Hurley Elder Care Law, Georgia’s #1 Certified Elder Law Attorney firm based at 2727 Paces Ferry Road SE, Building 1, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339, provides comprehensive elder law resources for seniors and their families. Their attorneys specialize in a wide range of services including Medicaid planning, asset protection, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, probate assistance, and veteran’s benefits. The firm offers essential reference materials like Elder Law Quick Facts, VA Aid and Attendance rates, and nursing home Medicaid income and asset limits. They regularly update these resources to ensure clients have the most current information for planning purposes. Their highly-rated legal team, including attorneys Anne Stallings and Danielle Humphrey, delivers professional guidance with compassion and understanding. Clients consistently praise their knowledge, organization, and ability to navigate complex legal matters during emotionally difficult times. For assistance with elder law matters in Atlanta and surrounding areas, contact Hurley Elder Care Law at (404) 843-0121 for personalized legal support.
Attorney Milan Hanson leads Hanson Legal at 1875 Highway 99 N., Suite 9 in Ashland, OR 97520. The firm specializes in elder law and Medicaid planning, assisting clients with comprehensive plans for financial, medical, and legal challenges that accompany aging. Their Oregon elder law attorneys help develop strategies to protect wishes and preferences while safeguarding assets if clients become incapacitated and require assisted-living or nursing home care. With long-term care costs ranging from $4,000 to $12,000+ monthly and most private health insurance plans and Medicare not covering these expenses, the firm offers asset-protection strategies enabling clients to qualify for Medicaid and other benefits. Hanson Legal provides guidance on elder law issues including durable powers of attorney, wills, living trusts, advanced directives, probate, adult guardianship, and navigating the complex landscape of long-term care planning. Their services extend throughout Southern Oregon, offering peace of mind through proper planning to avoid unnecessary obstacles in estate planning and elder care. Contact: 541.776.3405.
Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C. provides elder law services at their Las Vegas office, addressing the legal needs of seniors as they age. The firm focuses on complex issues including senior housing options, long-term care planning, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianships, and healthcare directives. They explain that traditional health insurance typically doesn’t cover nursing home care, which cost a national median of $105,850 for a private room in 2020. Their attorneys assist with planning strategies to protect assets while qualifying for assistance programs like Medicaid. The firm emphasizes that proper planning is crucial to avoid depleting personal assets before becoming eligible for government assistance. They also address the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, explaining that Medicare is an entitlement program for those over 65 with no financial qualifications, while Medicaid is a joint federal-state welfare program with strict eligibility requirements. For Las Vegas seniors exploring senior housing options, the firm provides guidance on planning ahead rather than waiting for health crises to necessitate changes.
Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC operates from 203 Telluride Street, #400 in Brighton, Colorado, where they provide compassionate elder law services to north Denver and surrounding areas. Their practice focuses on helping seniors navigate the complex legal issues that accompany aging, including updating estate plans, preparing for potential incapacity, and implementing long-term care planning to preserve quality of life and financial security. The firm offers comprehensive legal guidance in areas such as estate planning with customized wills and trusts, long-term care planning with Medicare and Medicaid eligibility guidance, guardianships and conservatorships for mentally incapacitated individuals, and administration of final affairs through probate and trust settlement. Attorney Randy Michel brings extensive experience working with seniors and individuals with special needs, emphasizing a sensitive approach to the complicated and often emotional issues involved in elder law. The firm is committed to making a positive impact on clients’ lives and futures, helping families plan ahead and achieve peace of mind. For appointments, contact them at 303-500-7706.
Orsbon & Fenninger, LLP operates from 4201 Congress St., Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28209, offering specialized elder law services with more than 50 years of combined experience. Reachable at 704-556-9600, the firm focuses on representing both elderly citizens with unique healthcare needs and family members responsible for their care. Their comprehensive elder law practice addresses nursing home negligence involving bedsores, medication errors, falls resulting in injuries, malnutrition, and physical abuse in residential facilities. Attorneys R. Anthony Orsbon, Cynthia T. Fenninger, and Perry A. Coumas develop strategies for asset protection, assist with advance healthcare directives, and help clients qualify for medical benefit programs. The firm provides recommendations for assisted living or nursing home facilities and coordinates appropriate community services for elderly clients. Their practice extends to families of disabled persons and those with end-of-life issues, offering guidance on guardianship proceedings and long-term care insurance options. Client testimonials praise their professionalism, with one noting they “simplified our very complicated estate and trust matters” providing “complete peace of mind.”