Charles J. Andres practices from his Olathe, Kansas law office, bringing 18 years of dedicated experience to seniors’ unique legal needs. His accessible elder law practice helps seniors navigate Medicare and Medicaid red tape, ensuring they receive necessary medical care and medications despite frustrating bureaucracy. With compassionate guidance, he assists clients in making difficult end-of-life decisions while drafting valid medical documents that ensure their intentions are honored if they become unable to make future healthcare decisions. His comprehensive services address wills and trusts, tax matters, Social Security benefits, powers of attorney, medical directives, and living wills. Attorney Andres tackles nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases, making sure seniors receive proper treatment and protection from harm. Beyond legal documents, he provides thoughtful counseling for estate planning, helping seniors transfer assets efficiently, minimize estate taxes, establish guardianship for minor children, support philanthropic causes, and even protect beloved pets. For exceptional care tailored to seniors’ specific needs, call 913-782-8298 for an appointment.

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TrustBuilders Law Group, founded by Joseph T. Buxton III, Esq., practices from their Virginia Beach location at 283 Constitution Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, offering comprehensive elder law services. With over 100 years of combined experience, their team includes Joseph T. Buxton III (Certified Elder Law Attorney), G.P. Wakefield Buxton (Master of Laws in Estate Planning), and Lori A. Buxton (Master of Laws in Corporate). Reachable at 757-500-5135, they provide full-service elder law representation focused on guardianship, Medicaid planning, veterans’ benefits, and long-term care insurance guidance. The firm specializes in addressing physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse, whether occurring in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or private residences. TrustBuilders has earned numerous five-star reviews praising their expertise, patience, and thorough guidance in complex elder law matters. They offer complimentary case consultations and serve clients throughout James City County, York County, and Mathews County with offices in Yorktown, Saluda, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach.

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David Carrier Law, operating from their Grand Rapids office, serves elderly residents throughout Western Michigan with comprehensive elder law services aimed at protecting seniors’ rights and assets. With their main office located in Grand Rapids and three additional locations across West Michigan, the firm is accessible at 616-361-8400. Their team specializes in addressing the complex legal challenges facing elderly clients, including Medicaid and Medicare concerns, estate planning, asset protection, and nursing home planning. The attorneys work diligently to protect seniors from various forms of nursing home negligence, including bedsores, medication errors, falls resulting in injuries, malnutrition, and physical abuse. David Carrier Law assists clients with inter vivos transfers of property, probate avoidance, tax planning, and protecting valuable assets from long-term care costs. Their compassionate legal team takes time to understand each client’s situation and concerns, developing personalized strategies to ensure elderly clients enjoy peace of mind during their golden years while preserving their hard-earned assets for future generations.

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The elder law team at Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, LLC serves seniors from their Greenwich office at 170 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. With advances in medical care increasing life expectancy, the firm focuses on helping seniors protect their rights and enjoy a high quality of life. Their elder law practice addresses the needs of senior citizens and disabled adults, recognizing the challenges of planning for decreased mental and physical abilities. The attorneys assist clients with developing comprehensive estate plans, choosing individuals to make decisions during incapacity, nominating guardians, and appointing powers of attorney. Recognizing that nearly half of Americans will spend time in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, the firm guides families through facility placement while avoiding financial pitfalls. They offer expertise with nursing home resident contracts, long-term care insurance, and government benefit programs including Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. The practice helps clients adjust their finances to legally protect assets while securing eligibility for assistance programs. For elder law guidance, call 203-661-6000.

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Attorney William D. Stilley provides elder law services from Stilley Law Office, LLC at 7200 Silverheel St. #334, Overland Park, KS 66227. His practice focuses on addressing the legal needs of families and individuals as they age, with particular attention to senior housing and home care, long-term nursing home care, guardianships, healthcare documents, and Medicare/Medicaid planning. The firm offers guidance on the significant challenge of long-term nursing home care, which typically isn’t covered by traditional health insurance and can cost between $35,000 to $100,000 annually for an average stay exceeding three years. Attorney Stilley helps clients protect assets for spouses or children while ensuring they receive entitled benefits under Medicare and Medicaid. The practice clarifies the differences between these programs, explaining that Medicare is an entitlement program for those 65 and older with no financial qualification requirements, while Medicaid has strict eligibility criteria. The firm assists with navigating Medicare Part A coverage for hospital care, extended care after hospitalization, limited home health services, and hospice care. Contact the office at 913-515-9196 for comprehensive elder law guidance.

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King Law Offices provides specialized elder law services focusing on adult guardianship in North Carolina. Their experienced attorneys assist families facing the challenging situation when a parent’s mental abilities decline, making it impossible for them to make important decisions. The firm guides clients through the guardianship process, starting with drafting a petition for finding incompetency and appointment of guardianship using forms available on the North Carolina Courts website. They explain the role of the guardian ad litem appointed by the clerk as a temporary guardian representing the parent’s best interests, and detail the hearing process to determine incapacity and appoint a suitable guardian. While acknowledging that outcomes cannot be guaranteed, their attorneys present facts in the most favorable light to achieve desired results. Located in multiple offices throughout North Carolina, King Law Offices offers compassionate legal support for families navigating guardianship matters. For assistance, call 888-748-KING (5464).

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Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Stephanie L. Schneider, Esquire practices from 1776 N. Pine Island Rd, Suite 224, Plantation, FL 33322, providing expert legal services to clients of all ages, nationalities, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations. With over 30 years of experience and distinction as the 110th attorney in the United States to become Board Certified in Elder Law, Stephanie helps clients find creative solutions to aging challenges. Her expertise spans estate planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, guardianship establishment, and trust administration. She assists with reviewing admission agreements before entering assisted living communities, memory care centers, or skilled nursing facilities. As a recognized LGBTQ ally, Stephanie has co-created healthcare competence training programs and implemented cultural diversity training for businesses and hospitals. Her consultation fee is considered an investment in clients’ legal futures, with portions often applied toward legal services. Contact her office at 954-382-1997 for consultation fee quotes or to schedule video conference or telephone consultations.

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Located at 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 445, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Clarity Legal Group offers comprehensive elder law and Medicaid planning services for families throughout North Carolina. The firm’s attorneys understand that most people work diligently throughout their lives to ensure financial security, yet unexpected health deterioration in later years can quickly deplete lifetime savings. Their practice focuses on providing education about complex rules and regulations governing Medicaid and other public benefits, defining qualification plans, and assisting clients through the application process. The team implements estate planning strategies that include asset protection while ensuring appropriate individuals have legal authority to manage healthcare and financial affairs when needed. Their elder law services extend to guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs planning for disabled individuals of any age. The firm proudly serves clients throughout the Triangle area, including Durham, Cary, Apex, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Holly Springs, and Raleigh, with a commitment to protecting family legacies while addressing the challenges of aging.

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Glendon K. Gill PLC provides elder law services from 110 W. Johnson St., Suite 215, Staunton, VA 24401. Attorney Glendon Gill brings extensive experience, having practiced law in Virginia since 1991. A graduate of Bridgewater College in Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri with a Juris Doctorate, he offers specialized legal services focusing on elder law matters. The firm assists clients with navigating age-related legal challenges, helping seniors and their families plan for long-term care, protect assets, and address healthcare concerns. Their comprehensive approach includes estate planning, guardianship matters, Medicaid planning, and other legal issues affecting older adults. By combining local knowledge with legal expertise, Attorney Gill provides personalized guidance tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. Those seeking assistance with elder law matters can contact the office at 540-213-2121 or via email at [email protected] to schedule a consultation and discuss their specific elder law needs.

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LifeGen Law Group practices from 1983 E. Seminole St., Springfield, MO 65804, providing comprehensive elder law services designed to help clients maintain control over their assets and healthcare decisions. Available at 417-823-9898, this firm specializes in addressing the issues associated with aging, including disability planning, long-term care needs, and Medicaid eligibility. Their attorneys handle cases involving nursing home negligence such as pressure ulcers, medication errors, falls resulting in injuries, and malnutrition. The practice helps elderly clients navigate Medicaid’s complex financial limitations while protecting assets from being depleted by nursing home costs, which are a concern for nearly everyone considering the need for around-the-clock care. LifeGen’s elder law attorneys assist with powers of attorney arrangements, healthcare directives, division of assets, and veterans benefits applications. Their expertise extends to creating revocable living trusts and irrevocable asset protection trusts that provide enhanced protection from creditors while preserving eligibility for government benefits. The firm offers free consultations to help clients explore their options for addressing elder law concerns.

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