Neuberger, Griggs, Sweet & Froehle, LLP provides comprehensive elder law services from their offices at 136 Hospital Drive, Watertown, WI 53098 and 122 East Lake Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551. Their attorneys understand that elder law encompasses numerous issues important to senior citizens and their families, blending estate planning, civil litigation, guardianship, real estate, and other legal areas. Recognizing that navigating major life transitions, government programs, nursing home care, and other critical decisions can be overwhelming regardless of health or socioeconomic status, their experienced legal team approaches elder law with compassion and broad understanding. They offer a full range of elder law services including Medicaid/Medical Assistance planning, asset protection, estate recovery guidance, advance directives, nursing home and long-term care planning, caregiver agreements, elder abuse issues, and specialized trusts including supplemental/special needs trusts. For assistance with these complex elder law matters, contact their Watertown office at 920-261-1630 or Lake Mills office at 920-648-8381.
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC extends their elder law services to Salisbury, Maryland residents, offering specialized guidance for older adults and disabled individuals. Their attorneys, including Michele Procino-Wells, focus exclusively on elder law issues like estate planning, asset protection, and long-term care planning. The firm’s specialized knowledge provides thorough advice on complex state-specific regulations. Their asset protection strategies help protect life savings from the overwhelming costs of long-term care through legal and ethical approaches, even when care is needed within five years. Their estate planning creates comprehensive frameworks for disability or death, combining carefully drafted documents with crucial asset alignment strategies. The firm also guides personal representatives through estate administration, reducing emotional stress during difficult times. Clients consistently praise their exceptional communication, professionalism, and ability to explain complex concepts clearly. One client noted that the firm saved their family “hundreds of thousands of dollars which would have otherwise gone to the nursing home.” For elder law assistance, call (302) 628-4140.
Attorney James M. Rubino practices at 1100 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905, specializing in elder law services that address the unique challenges facing seniors. His practice encompasses conservatorships of both estate and person, asset protection planning, Medicare and Medicaid navigation, nursing home expense management, guidance on hiring home health aides, and long-term care insurance consultation. Recognizing that aging presents complex issues requiring expertise across multiple legal disciplines, Attorney Rubino brings knowledge in estate planning, taxation, real estate law, and contract law to protect clients’ estates and ensure appropriate care. His elder law services help seniors maintain autonomy and reduce stress by preparing for potential physical disabilities, cognitive impairment, housing transitions, and income preservation. Clients throughout Fairfield County including Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, Norwalk, and surrounding communities can reach his office at (203) 327-4212 for personalized guidance on navigating the complex legal challenges that accompany aging.
Skelton Taintor & Abbott, operating from 500 Canal Street in Lewiston, Maine, provides comprehensive elder law services designed to create peace of mind for seniors and their families. Attorneys Darcie P.L. Beaudin, Daniel A. D’Auteuil Jr., David R. Dubord, and William K. Skelton develop individualized plans addressing asset protection, special needs planning, retirement security, incapacity preparation, and protection from potential abuse. With nursing home care in Maine averaging over $8,000 monthly, their Medicaid planning services help clients navigate complex regulations to protect assets while ensuring proper care. The firm specializes in both proactive planning and crisis intervention when nursing home needs arise unexpectedly. Their elder law services shield vulnerable seniors from risks including pressure ulcers, medication errors, falls, malnutrition, and financial exploitation. Available at (207) 784-3200, the attorneys provide knowledgeable, compassionate, and cost-effective guidance through the challenges of aging, helping families make informed decisions about long-term care while preserving dignity and financial security.
THK Law, LLP announced Jessica B. Chalmers has joined their firm as an associate attorney specializing in Estate Planning and Elder Law, serving clients across Indiana and Michigan from offices in South Bend, Indiana and Cassopolis, Michigan. Partner Greta Roemer Lewis praised Chalmers’ ability to connect with clients, guide them through complex decisions, and develop thoughtful solutions aligned with the firm’s mission. Before her legal career, Chalmers worked in multi-family housing, including subsidized housing for elderly and disabled residents, inspiring her law school journey focused on elder law. She earned her law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety from IUPUI. Her experience includes crafting personalized estate plans, assisting with Medicaid applications, and representing families in probate matters. A member of the National Academy for Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and Indiana State Bar Association, Chalmers brings valuable expertise in serving vulnerable populations through her background in elder advocacy.
Richard M. Storto leads the Elder Law practice at Melvin & Melvin, PLLC from their Syracuse, NY office at 217 South Salina Street, providing comprehensive services for seniors and their families. Their elder law attorneys integrate traditional trust and estate planning tools with individualized analysis of available government benefits including Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits. The firm specializes in long-term care planning, helping clients navigate complex Medicaid regulations by clarifying options based on individual situations and needs. Their attorneys offer guidance on permissible spend-down of assets, draft personal services contracts for family-provided care, and implement Medicaid planning trusts to preserve assets while securing necessary benefits. Beyond Medicaid planning, services include estate planning with wills and trusts, designating powers of attorney, establishing healthcare proxies, and creating living wills to ensure healthcare wishes are respected. The attorneys at Melvin & Melvin strive to maximize planning options for long-term care while preserving clients’ intentions regarding their residential, financial, and social goals, ultimately providing comfort and security for the future.
Mark Shalloway, interviewed by Interviewology, shares insights from his pioneering career as one of the first certified Elder Law Attorneys in the United States. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida at Shalloway & Shalloway P.A., he explains how elder law evolved beyond traditional wills and trusts to address incapacitation concerns—shifting from “what happens when I die?” to “what happens when I get sick?” His practice spans thirteen different areas including guardianship, living wills, public benefits, and Medicaid planning. Shalloway describes helping middle-class families who “fall through the cracks” because they don’t qualify for benefits yet lack extreme wealth, particularly those facing long-term illnesses like Alzheimer’s, stroke, or Parkinson’s. He finds deep satisfaction in receiving grateful feedback from clients whose quality of life improves through proper planning—enabling private rooms, duty aids, wheelchair lifts, and other necessities that become financially impossible without proper Medicaid planning. Despite Florida’s reputation as a retirement state, Shalloway notes the irony that among 100,000 Florida attorneys, only about 100 are certified in elder law.
Northland Elder Law, operating from 1508 NE 96th Street, Suite D, Liberty, Missouri 64068, specializes exclusively in Medicaid Asset Protection and Estate Planning throughout Kearney and Clay County. Led by Attorney Kara Burgess, a lifelong Kansas City Northland resident with 34 years of legal experience and 15 years focused solely on elder law, the firm helps clients protect their legacy and financial resources. Their comprehensive services include Medicaid planning, nursing home planning, asset protection, estate planning, and probate administration. Associate Attorney Cassie Rocha, who graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMKC School of Law, brings additional expertise from her background as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney where she litigated 27 criminal and civil trials. The practice offers flexible appointment options, including office visits, telephone and video consultations, and electronic document handling. Clients praise their thorough preparation of legal work, particularly for powers of attorney and other essential documents. For appointments, call (816) 802-6767.
Lovett & House Co., LPA serves Troy, Ohio seniors from their office at 405 Public Square, Suite 243. Attorneys George Lovett and William House have been addressing the unique legal needs of seniors since 1988, earning over 100 positive Google reviews. Their comprehensive elder law services include estate planning, long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and asset protection strategies. The firm helps seniors navigate complex legal issues governed by frequently changing laws and regulations, focusing on life decisions that arise with aging. They emphasize the importance of long-term care planning, noting that over half of people over 65 will eventually need such care, with projected nursing home costs approaching $100,000 annually by 2027. Their estate planning services address seniors’ unique needs, including long-term care considerations rather than child guardianship concerns faced by younger clients. Whether creating wills, establishing trusts, or developing Medicaid qualification strategies, the firm makes planning simple and tailored to each client’s situation. For a consultation, call (937) 745-3926.
The Law Office of Inna Fershteyn operates from 1517 Voorhies Avenue, 4th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235, with additional offices in Manhattan and Long Island. With over 26 years of elder law experience, Attorney Inna Fershteyn focuses on helping seniors navigate complex legal matters including Medicaid planning, long-term care solutions, asset protection, and elder care advocacy. Her practice addresses crucial issues like nursing home planning and Medicaid qualification, helping clients legally structure assets while maintaining eligibility for essential benefits. The firm handles guardianship proceedings for incapacitated seniors, creates comprehensive estate plans including wills and trusts, establishes powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisions, and develops special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries. Fershteyn holds the highest elder law attorney ratings in New York with a perfect 10.0 on both Justia and Avvo, plus over 240 positive reviews. She specializes in preparing clients for fair hearings when Medicaid benefits are denied and implementing strategies to protect assets from nursing home costs while ensuring seniors receive quality care.
