Brian A. Raphan leads Raphan Law Partners, LLP from their office at 330 Seventh Ave, 10th Floor in New York, NY, providing comprehensive elder law services for over 30 years. The firm specializes in nursing home abuse cases involving bedsores, neglect, and malpractice, helping victims secure compensation for pain and suffering caused by inadequate care. Their elder law practice encompasses estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning, and guardianships, working with clients from high net worth to those with modest resources. Brian Raphan has been appointed as a Court Examiner by the New York State Appellate Division since 1997 and serves as Special Referee, Guardian ad Litem, and Trustee for the New York State Supreme Court. The firm addresses critical questions about gifting homes to children, proper estate planning, and creating comprehensive plans to protect clients’ financial futures. With AARP membership and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, Raphan Law Partners offers free consultations to new clients with special consideration for those with limited finances. Call (212) 268-8200 for personalized elder law assistance.
Elder Law Attorneys
Chioma Deere serves as Senior Counsel at SSRGA, focusing her practice on wills, trusts, estate planning, nursing home protection, Medicaid planning, probate, and trust administration. Before joining SSRGA, she owned Deere Law Firm in West Palm Beach, where she assisted clients with estate planning needs, asset protection, and wealth preservation strategies. A Jamaican native raised in the Bronx, Chioma earned her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in 2006 before relocating to Palm Beach County, Florida. Her legal career began as a law clerk at a boutique litigation firm before developing expertise as a trial attorney handling commercial and civil litigation matters. Her deep knowledge of electronic discovery and digital evidence brings unique perspective to digital assets, cybersecurity, and information security in estate planning and trust administration. She remains active in legal and business communities through leadership positions in the Palm Beach County Bar Association, membership in the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and involvement with the Palm Beach County Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact SSRGA at (561) 769-5600 to schedule a consultation with Chioma.
Elder Law Services of California operates from 1609 Cravens Ave. in Torrance, CA, providing specialized elder law services since 1995. Under the leadership of attorney Judd Matsunaga, the firm helps clients throughout Southern California navigate complex elder law issues ranging from basic estate planning to resolving intricate probate problems. Reachable at 800-403-6078, they specialize in asset protection, Medicaid planning, and preventing Medi-Cal recovery claims that could force the sale of family homes. The firm assists elderly clients in qualifying for Medi-Cal benefits even when previously deemed ineligible due to assets or income. Their approach includes creating self-settled trusts and income-only trusts that protect assets while maintaining program eligibility. Attorney Matsunaga emphasizes that proper planning can prevent forced sales of homes after death to recoup medical costs. The firm also assists with third-party supplemental trusts for disabled children and advises clients on revocable trust strategies to avoid Medi-Cal recovery rights. With multiple office locations throughout Southern California, they provide free consultations to evaluate individual situations and develop comprehensive legal plans to protect seniors’ assets.
Susan B. Geffen brings over 30 years of experience as a Woodland Hills elder law attorney serving clients throughout Los Angeles County from her offices in Encino, South Bay, Pasadena, and Los Angeles. As both an attorney and child of aging parents, she understands the importance of solid planning for seniors’ unique needs. Her elder law practice focuses on long-term planning, health care, retirement concerns, conservatorships, Medi-Cal planning, asset protection, living trusts, and probate. Geffen approaches asset protection and long-term planning as means to help clients design lasting legacies for their families, ensuring needs are met, assets preserved, and final wishes clearly expressed. Her asset protection strategies include gifting or retitling assets, acquiring insurance for future income, establishing trusts, protected retirement accounts, and tax planning. She also helps clients prepare for funding long-term care expenses while preserving their legacy for loved ones. Susan specializes in creating comprehensive future planning options including special needs planning, VA or Medi-Cal benefits planning, tax planning, and business succession planning. Call (800) 285-2659 to schedule a consultation.
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Sirkin Law Group, P.C. operates from their main office at 21550 Oxnard Street, Third Floor in Woodland Hills, California, with additional locations in Glendale, West Los Angeles, Pasadena, LAX area, Downtown Los Angeles, and Irvine. Attorney Mina Sirkin leads the firm’s elder law practice as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Their elder law services encompass living trust formation, trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs trust planning, structured settlement litigation, will contests, power of attorney documents, elder law and Medi-Cal planning. Attorney Sirkin has extensive media experience as a legal expert and commentator for CBS, CNN, and KCAL-9, appearing in coverage of high-profile cases including Anna Nicole Smith, Michael Jackson, Amanda Bynes, Casey Kasem, and Paul Walker estates. Her professional credentials include memberships in the State Bar of California Trust & Estates Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, American Bar Association, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. For consultations, clients can call 818-340-4479 or 800-300-9977.
Kootenai Law Group at 2100 Northwest Boulevard, Suite 110, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 (208-765-6555) provides elder law services addressing social and medical concerns for senior clients and their families. Their comprehensive approach encompasses planning, counseling, educating, and advocating to ensure the best possible care for elderly individuals. The firm assists with guardianship, conservatorship, power of attorney, estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate, estate administration, and advanced directives. Recognizing that laws regarding elderly care vary between states and frequently change, the firm emphasizes the importance of working with skilled, knowledgeable, and up-to-date attorneys. Their Idaho-licensed team provides compassionate representation for caregivers, fiduciaries, guardians, conservators, estate administrators, trustees, and anyone responsible for disabled elders, adults, or minor children. The firm offers free consultations to discuss elder law concerns and provides personalized guidance tailored to clients’ specific situations. By staying current with evolving elder law regulations, Kootenai Law Group ensures their clients receive informed counsel for navigating the complex legal issues affecting seniors and their families.
Kirshblum Taber PC, located at 510 Hempstead Turnpike #204, West Hempstead, NY 11552, specializes in elder law services designed to support seniors and their families in Nassau County. The firm’s experienced attorneys, including retired family court judge David A. Kirshblum and elder law specialist Orly Taber, provide comprehensive guidance in key areas such as estate planning, trusts, Medicaid planning, and last will and testament preparation. They take time to understand each client’s goals and craft personalized solutions that safeguard assets and ensure peace of mind for loved ones. Whether preparing detailed estate plans, navigating the complexities of Medicaid eligibility, or establishing guardianships, the firm is dedicated to helping seniors maintain independence and protect their financial future. Attorney Kirshblum brings a unique perspective from his 24 years on the family court bench, while Attorney Taber has significant experience with estate planning, particularly helping the elderly with estate matters and ex-spouse property disputes. Both attorneys are experienced advocates who treat clients with respect and offer client-focused service. For a consultation, call (516) 908-8842.
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. offers specialized elder law services that extend far beyond basic estate planning for seniors. Based in Morristown, NJ, their practice takes a holistic approach to address the question of what happens to assets during clients’ lifetimes. Their attorneys help with maximizing finances for long-term care, substituted decision-making during reduced competency, family dispute mediation, and guardianship matters. The firm emphasizes that with nursing home costs exceeding $120,000 annually, long-term care expenses represent the biggest threat to wealth for many families. By 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65, making elder law relevant not just for current seniors but for anyone wishing to preserve their assets. Their comprehensive services include detailed asset protection plans, education about tax and legal issues surrounding long-term care, Medicare and Medicaid planning, and tailored recommendations to reduce exposure to care costs. The firm’s elder law team includes a Certified Elder Law Attorney, tax attorneys with advanced LL.M degrees, and experienced litigators.
Frances Reaves, Esq. founded Parent Your Parents, a Miami-based elder law firm serving Pinecrest, South Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and surrounding Florida communities. Reachable at 786-418-3303 or [email protected], the practice functions as a senior concierge service, guiding families through the medical, financial, and emotional challenges of caring for aging relatives. Their comprehensive elder law services address health concerns, home care decisions, insurance benefits, Medicare/Medicaid planning, lifestyle support, and preplanning for passing. The firm specializes in Medicaid planning, estate planning, wills, trusts, probate law, elder law advocacy, elder abuse prevention, trust administration, power of attorney, and durable power of attorney matters. Their attorneys help evaluate whether elderly individuals can continue living together, determine appropriate care when one spouse becomes more seriously ill, verify insurance coverage, assess activities of daily living capabilities, and prepare for Medicaid lookback periods. Clients praise the firm’s ability to reduce fear and anxiety by providing comprehensive resources and clear guidance throughout the aging process.
Danielle R. Feller, Judith M. Daly, and Miranda J. Mills lead Daly Mills Estate Planning at 131 Plantation Ridge Dr, Suite 309, Mooresville, NC 28117, providing elder law services to Charlotte clients since 2008. Their experienced elder law attorneys develop customized legal strategies to help anticipate future medical needs while preserving income and assets. They focus on elder law planning that allows North Carolina seniors to maintain their current lifestyles while broadening options to receive home healthcare solutions or preserve funds for nursing facility care if necessary. The firm also protects clients from potential elder abuse by outlining guardianship solutions and assists with coordinating essential elements of long-term care plans including estate planning documents, selecting the right facilities, special needs planning, qualifying for public benefits, and guardianships. For more than 15 years, their Charlotte elder law attorneys have designed both real-time and long-term solutions to secure clients’ futures, devoting themselves to providing purpose-driven legal strategies.
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