Kristen M. Armstrong founded Generations Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC in January 2024 after managing the Hutchinson office of a Kansas City-based elder law firm for seven years. A native of Hutchinson, Kristen returned to her hometown after completing law school in 2016 with a passion for helping seniors and individuals with disabilities. Her firm advocates for seniors and their families by providing comprehensive elder law and estate planning services. They focus on protecting assets like homes and family farms while empowering clients to navigate the legal complexities of aging with knowledge and personalized care. Services include Medicaid and long-term care planning, estate planning, asset protection planning, and special needs planning. Kristen finds her work most rewarding when elderly clients express relief, saying “I can finally sleep at night!” after establishing solid plans for long-term care needs. Clients praise her extensive knowledge, vigorous advocacy, and compassionate guidance during stressful life transitions.
Elder Law Attorneys
Attorney Becky Dine leads Dine Elder Law at 1161 E SR 70, Unit 110-822, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, offering trusted guidance in elder law matters. With extensive expertise in Medicaid planning and eligibility, Dine assists clients in navigating complex rules for long-term nursing care while reviewing potential strategies for asset protection. The firm’s comprehensive services extend to guardianship petitions for adults and minors, including incapacity hearings and establishment of advocacy arrangements. Probate administration support helps personal representatives adhere to specific rules and timeframes for asset distribution. Their estate planning services include advanced directives, covering asset distribution and family care. Dine Elder Law maintains a commitment to peace of mind through personalized planning, ensuring clients understand all available options while protecting their interests with sensitivity to each family’s unique circumstances. Call (941) 746-3900 for a consultation that addresses your specific elder care needs.
This website is for a closed law firm that previously offered estate planning and elder law services in Michigan. The site indicates “OFFICE CLOSED” and “Call Today: (000) 000-0000,” showing the business is no longer operating. The webpage previously highlighted services focused on helping clients develop and implement estate and long-term care plans tailored to personal goals, along with assistance in trust administration and probate of estates. Practice areas formerly included trust administration, probate estates, business planning, elder law (with long-term care, Medicaid and veterans’ benefits), and estate planning (covering wills, trusts, and financial and medical powers of attorney). The site described the attorney’s role as a trusted advisor and partner for important legal planning decisions, emphasizing integrity, advocacy, and understanding with a client-first approach. Though now closed, the firm had offered consultations in-person, by phone, and via video conference, providing experience in estate planning and elder law.
Ilona Shtark founded Shtark Law PC, located at 271 Brighton Beach Avenue, 201A, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Her firm specializes in elder law matters, providing legal counsel for seniors dealing with asset protection, adult guardianships, elder mediation, advance directives, and Medicaid representation. Their comprehensive elder law services address the financial challenges many aging individuals face in New York, helping clients develop strategic plans for protecting assets while maintaining government benefits. The firm emphasizes the importance of having proper documentation like durable powers of attorney, living wills, and health care proxies to ensure elderly clients’ wishes are respected when they can no longer make decisions for themselves. They also navigate the complexities of nursing home costs, which range from $57,200 annually for home care to over $161,000 for private nursing home rooms. Shtark Law PC offers vital guidance on Social Security benefits, guardianship issues, and long-term care planning.
Henninger Law in Bel Air, Maryland provides comprehensive elder law services that combine elements from multiple legal practice areas to protect elderly rights and address issues affecting seniors and their families. Attorney Laura Henninger brings over 15 years of experience to the firm’s elder law practice, addressing estate planning, wills, trusts, long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, healthcare planning, and disability planning. The firm takes an individualized approach, focusing on preserving eligibility for Medicaid coverage, the largest financial risk to elderly individuals’ financial well-being. Their services include legal strategies for asset protection and planning for government program eligibility. They also assist with disability planning, planning for children with special needs, and long-term care planning. Located at 224 E Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014, Henninger Law provides elder law services for everyday people. For assistance, call (410) 836-5300 or fax (410) 801-9930.
Law Hesselbaum, located at 2275 Church Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, provides compassionate elder law services for families facing the challenges of dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other conditions requiring long-term care. With nearly 20 years of experience, the firm guides clients through the complex financial realities of nursing home expenses, which can reach $6,000 to $8,000 monthly in Illinois. Their attorneys help families understand the limitations of Medicare coverage, which only pays for short-term rehabilitation where recovery is expected, not extended skilled nursing care. The practice specializes in nursing home Medicaid benefits and eligibility, helping clients avoid the impoverishment of healthy spouses, preserve family homes from being liquidated for care costs, and navigate asset-protection planning. Their expertise helps clients avoid hidden traps that can cause denial or delay in approval of nursing home Medicaid and veterans benefits. For consultations, call (630) 585-5200.
The Deliberato Law Center, LLC operates from 6200 Rockside Road Suite 300, Independence, OH 44131. Founded by Matthew D. Deliberato, who was born and raised in Garfield Heights, OH, the firm focuses on estate planning incorporating wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets earned over a lifetime. Their elder law practice counsels clients on planning for nursing home care and establishing successful Medicaid planning strategies. The firm conducts regular Estate Planning Workshops to keep clients informed about legal changes and teach the community about careful legal/financial planning. Matthew’s dedication extends beyond his practice to community service, including appointments to various boards and committees. The firm’s team includes Probate Attorney Erica Paczak, Medicaid and Drafting Attorney Nicole Guinto, Director of Operations Karen Robison, Client Services Coordinator Mary Kroggel, and several other key staff members who provide personalized attention to each client’s needs.
Northern Michigan Elder Law PLC (NMEL) provides specialized elder law services with offices in Traverse City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. Led by attorneys David Dobreff and Emilee Evans, the firm focuses exclusively on elder issues rather than general practice, serving northern Michigan counties including Mackinac, Emmet, Grand Traverse, and surrounding areas. Their comprehensive services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate planning, cottage trusts, probate administration, trust disputes, conservatorship matters, veterans benefits, Medicaid nursing home plans, MI Choice Waiver assistance, and special needs trusts. NMEL attorneys often travel to clients’ homes, making their services accessible throughout the region. The firm emphasizes helping seniors protect their golden years by drafting necessary legal documents like Ladybird Deeds and Lion Cub Deeds while coordinating estate plans that protect assets for generations. For assistance with elder law issues in Northern Michigan, contact NMEL at (231) 715-1401.
Mary Kay Furiasse leads A/Z Health & Elder Law LLC at 3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 411, Lisle, Illinois 60532. With over 30 years of experience in law, nursing, healthcare administration, and mental health, the firm offers comprehensive elder law solutions for both planning and crisis situations. Their elder law services include care coordination, healthcare advocacy, estate planning, guardianship, life care planning, Medicaid planning, probate proceedings, and special needs trusts. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach combines legal expertise with healthcare knowledge to create integrated solutions for aging clients. Their team includes an elder care coordinator and benefits coordinator who work alongside Attorney Furiasse to maintain clients’ health, safety, well-being, and quality of life. The firm regularly hosts free seminars and webinars on legal and care issues facing aging individuals, demonstrating their commitment to education and client empowerment. For consultations, call (630) 510-3213.
Jack C. Helgesen leads Helgesen, Houtz & Jones at 447 N 300 W, Suite 6, Kaysville, UT 84037, focusing on the legal challenges seniors face as they age. The firm’s elder law attorneys specialize in asset protection, disputes, elder abuse cases, guardianships, conservatorships, Medicaid planning, probate, and senior injury claims. Their expertise extends to slip and falls, work injuries, Social Security Disability claims, and estate planning through wills and trusts. With extensive experience in Utah’s elder law landscape, the team advocates for seniors navigating government disability programs, retirement laws, and aging-related legal complexities. The firm offers free consultations where they listen to clients’ situations, explain legal options, and help them make informed decisions about their cases. Their comprehensive approach ensures clients’ rights and interests receive effective protection while addressing the unique challenges senior Americans face in today’s legal environment.