The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) operates from P.O. Box 600046, Newtonville, MA as a professional association dedicated to improving legal services for seniors and individuals with special needs. Established in 1992 as a non-profit organization, MassNAELA provides its members with resources for education, networking, and specialized legal knowledge affecting elderly and disabled clients. The organization advocates on legislation impacting vulnerable populations and offers assistance in finding qualified attorneys specializing in elder law. Under President Erin McBee’s leadership in 2025, MassNAELA has developed key resources including the Special Needs Advocacy Toolkit and Elder Law Education Guide, both available for download. The Toolkit addresses education, medical and financial advocacy, insurance, government services, and housing for those with special needs. The Elder Law Education Guide covers essential topics including nursing home negligence, financial exploitation, and healthcare planning. MassNAELA members present this guide at locations throughout Massachusetts, helping professionals and families address legal challenges faced by aging adults. Contact Clarence Richardson at [email protected] for more information.
Elder Law Attorneys
Alperin Law has expanded with a second fully staffed office at 319 W. 21st Street, #B in Norfolk, VA 23517, complementing their Virginia Beach location and satellite offices throughout Hampton Roads. Attorney Scott Alperin and his team provide personalized, high-quality legal services focused on elder law and estate planning. Their elder law practice addresses concerns about nursing home costs depleting life savings, qualifying for veterans benefits, and securing proper future care. For clients over 55, they encourage exploring elder law planning options including long-term care insurance which can be more economical when obtained earlier. Their comprehensive services include Medicaid planning to help clients qualify for benefits while protecting assets, Veterans Pension Benefits planning including Housebound and Aid & Attendance benefits, wills and trusts creation, enhanced powers of attorney, living wills, and special needs planning. Their approach emphasizes personalized service for each client, evident from their first meeting. Call 757-490-3500 or fill out their online form to schedule an appointment at any of their offices throughout Hampton Roads.
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Aanestad Law operates from 430 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945, focusing on elder law and Medi-Cal planning for Nevada County seniors. Elder law encompasses estate planning, asset protection, and Medi-Cal planning, with their attorneys providing tools and strategies to help seniors live independently as long as possible while protecting assets from rising long-term healthcare costs. Their Nevada County elder law lawyers offer experienced, compassionate counsel during times of crisis. With approximately 50% of women and nearly 30% of men requiring skilled nursing facility care at some point in their lives, and California long-term care costing over $8,000 monthly, planning becomes crucial to prevent life savings from being depleted. The firm specializes in both pre-planning (non-crisis planning done while healthy) and crisis planning (when nursing home admission is unexpected or imminent). Even when clients are told they have too many assets for Medi-Cal eligibility, Aanestad Law’s experienced attorneys navigate ever-changing Medi-Cal rules to help obtain relief and protect assets, emphasizing it’s never too late to plan, even for those already in nursing homes.
Vazquez Law provides comprehensive Spanish-speaking elder law services from their Doral office at 3105 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 400. Attorney Betsy Vazquez specializes in helping Miami-Dade’s aging population prepare for financial freedom and autonomy during their elder care years through proper financial and long-term care planning. The practice focuses on preserving assets while ensuring coverage for healthcare expenses, addressing the reality that most seniors turning 65 will eventually need long-term care services costing between $5,000-$12,000 monthly. Their elder law services encompass health and long-term care planning for in-home assistance, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes; public benefits navigation including Medicare and Medicaid; surrogate decision-making through guardianship or power of attorney; estate planning with wills and trusts; and probate administration. The firm also handles elder abuse cases, end-of-life planning, retirement planning, and Social Security benefits applications. Clients praise Attorney Vazquez for her thorough explanations, 24/7 availability, and compassionate approach to elder law matters. Contact the firm at (305) 440-1888 to schedule a consultation and develop a comprehensive plan for securing your future care needs.
The Law Office of Michael J. Bell, PLLC maintains offices at 3845A, Suite 1 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526 (304-757-6360) and 81 Mill Street, Suite 300, Gahanna, OH 43230 (614-214-9563), focusing on elder law and disability planning. With 20 years of experience across various legal areas, Attorney Bell helps elderly and disabled clients manage legal and financial challenges by exploring available options and creating tailored plans. The firm addresses common questions about elder law, explaining it covers issues faced by the elderly including estate planning, Medicaid planning, advance directives, asset protection, guardianship, and retirement. Bell emphasizes it’s never too early or late to plan for the future given life’s unpredictability. The practice clarifies that advance directives inform loved ones and healthcare providers about medical treatment preferences when individuals cannot make decisions themselves. They differentiate between medical powers of attorney (for healthcare decisions), durable powers of attorney (for financial and legal decisions), and living wills (for end-of-life decisions). Bell also explains guardianship and conservatorship processes when someone cannot execute powers of attorney due to mental incapacity.
Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz, PLLC provides elder law services from their office at 1010 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, Great Neck, NY 11021, serving Hempstead Village residents and surrounding communities. Led by attorneys Esther S. Zelmanovitz and Esther P. Levinson, the firm specializes in planning for incapacity through advance directives. They emphasize the critical importance of establishing legally appointed decision-makers before capacity is lost, noting that while New York’s Family Health Care Decisions Act provides a statutory order for healthcare decisions in hospital settings, this may not align with clients’ preferences. Their practice helps clients create Health Care Proxies that supersede statutory priority and clarify wishes. Similarly, they address financial incapacity planning, explaining that without a comprehensive power of attorney, loved ones would lack legal authority to handle financial matters, potentially requiring lengthy, expensive guardianship proceedings. The firm creates legally enforceable documents including powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills, coupled with long-term care planning guidance. For elder law services that provide peace of mind for clients and their families, call 516-347-7356.
Evergreen Estate & Elder Law operates from 2115 E. Sherman Avenue, Suite 219, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, providing specialized elder law services. With more than two decades of experience, the firm offers tailored estate planning services including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, along with asset protection for long-term care, Medicaid planning, and probate support. Their client-centered approach emphasizes understanding each client’s unique situation, goals, and concerns to create customized plans that fit their specific circumstances. The practice is led by a dedicated team including a managing partner, firm administrator, associate attorneys, and support staff who work together to provide seamless service and personalized attention throughout the planning process. Their comprehensive elder law services focus on creating customized estate planning solutions that protect assets and secure families’ futures, with clear communication as a priority. The firm’s expertise extends to wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and probate navigation, all designed to give clients peace of mind through expert guidance. For assistance with elder law matters, contact them at (208) 770-0259.
Brestel Law provides specialized elder law services to Colorado residents, explaining that elder law encompasses numerous legal areas related to the elderly including estate planning, long-term care, retirement, healthcare, guardianship, wills, trusts, and probate. Their attorneys help clients create essential legal documents and explain how laws apply to nursing homes and grandchild visitation rights. The firm traces elder law’s foundations to the 1965 Older Americans Act and subsequent state laws that established protections for seniors. Their estate planning services assist clients in creating clear, legally sound wills that withstand challenges and help avoid contested probate proceedings. The practice offers expertise in various trust options including revocable, irrevocable, tax planning, disability, and charitable trusts. Brestel Law also helps clients establish three types of power of attorney documents—financial/general, medical, and limited—and navigate guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for those with physical or mental issues preventing independent decision-making. Their comprehensive approach ensures that seniors maintain control over healthcare decisions, protect their assets, and provide for loved ones according to their wishes.
Paul B. Burris leads the elder law practice at Creason Burris Kuznetsov, located at 1219 Idaho Street in Lewiston, Idaho. The firm addresses legal and regulatory challenges affecting seniors and persons with disabilities, a demographic expected to grow from 12% to 20% of the population by 2050. Their elder law attorneys assist clients facing hundreds of thousands in medical and long-term care costs, helping navigate complex administrative processes for government assistance while protecting assets from state recovery claims after death. Burris brings extensive expertise as an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) and Estate Planning Law Specialist, focusing on helping clients maintain dignity and respect during their later years. The practice encompasses Medicaid planning, guardianship establishment, and special needs trust creation and administration for disabled beneficiaries. Their mission centers on ensuring clients’ wishes are honored while providing care and dignity during later years. The firm helps clients make informed decisions about their care options while protecting their finances and assets from depletion. Call (208) 743-1516 for personalized elder law assistance.
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Piccirillo Law, Ltd., founded in 1998, operates from 7301 West Boulevard, Unit C-2 in Boardman, Ohio, specializing in elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, nursing home planning, and probate matters. Led by attorneys Michael R. Piccirillo, Louis R. Garland, and Nicole Britton, the firm helps clients qualify for Medicaid benefits while implementing asset protection strategies to safeguard seniors’ financial resources. Their comprehensive services include protecting elderly clients from risks such as pressure ulcers, medication errors, falls, inadequate care, and financial exploitation through proactive legal planning. With expertise in Veterans Administration pension planning, they assist aging or disabled veterans and surviving spouses in qualifying for essential benefits. Their probate and trust administration services guide families through complex estate settlement processes, while their guardianship practice helps establish legal protections for incapacitated loved ones. Recognized for their exceptional client service, reflected in numerous five-star reviews, they can be reached at 330-965-7501 to discuss personalized elder law strategies addressing both immediate concerns and long-term planning needs.