Maritess T. Bott leads Bott & Associates, Ltd. at 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1070 in Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. With over 18 years of serving Illinois families since 2007, the firm specializes in elder law matters including Medicaid planning, asset protection, and long-term care strategies. Their elder law team provides comprehensive guidance on navigating complex healthcare decisions, guardianships, conservatorships, and Medicare/Medicaid qualification. The attorneys assist clients with establishing living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and health care directives to protect assets from nursing home expenses. They address crucial questions about affording long-term care, protecting assets before and after death, avoiding probate, and creating effective estate plans. The firm’s compassionate approach combines legal expertise with sensitivity to the emotional challenges families face when making end-of-life decisions. Bott & Associates maintains a 4.9 rating from over 135 reviews, reflecting their commitment to personalized elder care planning across Northwest Chicago suburbs.
Canyon River Law operates from 195 River Vista Place, Suite 206, Twin Falls, ID 83301, offering specialized elder law services focusing on long-term care planning. The firm emphasizes the importance of preparing for aging challenges as a thoughtful gift for loved ones, noting that nursing facilities in Idaho often cost upward of $84,000 annually. Their elder law attorneys provide guidance on protecting assets and legacies while preparing for future healthcare needs, addressing the critical concern that insurance typically doesn’t cover these costs until Medicaid eligibility is established. The practice offers comprehensive elder law services including guardianships, conservatorships, health care directives, financial and medical powers of attorney, long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, general estate planning, and elder abuse cases. They help clients understand the differences between Medicare (an entitlement program with no financial qualification rules) and Medicaid (a needs-based welfare program with strict income and asset requirements). Their three-step process includes initial consultation, implementing a custom plan, and providing ongoing support to ensure clients’ goals are reinforced. Contact them at (208) 736-6000.
The Law Offices of Brandon White, P.L.C. provides specialized elder law services to Scottsdale, Arizona residents with offices at 225 E. Germann Rd, Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85297 (602-237-6772). Their elder law practice extends beyond basic estate planning to encompass long-term care planning, guardianship and conservatorship, Social Security and retirement planning, and estate and trust administration. With over 20 years of experience, Brandon White offers personalized legal strategies addressing the unique challenges seniors face. Their team recognizes that elder law issues can be emotionally charged, approaching each case with compassion and sensitivity to the needs of senior clients and their families. The firm emphasizes the importance of early planning rather than waiting until crisis strikes, helping clients understand legal options for healthcare directives, financial powers of attorney, and other essential documents. Their expertise extends to Medicaid planning strategies, maximizing Social Security benefits, and optimizing retirement income for financial security. The firm’s local knowledge of Scottsdale’s legal landscape allows them to provide tailored solutions addressing specific client needs.
Decoro Law Office, PLLC, based in the First National Bank Building at 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W790 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers personalized elder law services focusing on issues that affect individuals at certain life stages. Attorney Bridget-Michaele Reischl emphasizes that everyone, not just seniors, should consider elder law planning needs like estate planning, financial security, long-term care, and documenting choices for capacity issues. The firm assists with long-term care planning, Medical Assistance including application and asset assessment processes, Medicare guidance, caregiver agreements, guardianship/conservatorship, hospitalization and institutionalization advocacy, end-of-life choices, and vulnerable adult protection. Attorney Reischl values providing one-on-one service in an atmosphere of privacy and focused attention, getting to know each client’s unique needs at reasonable prices. She helps clients evaluate their wishes and concerns, assess their choices, and articulate them clearly for caregivers. For elder law assistance in Minneapolis, contact Decoro Law at 651-321-3058.
Attorney Fred Simon practices from his Louisville, Kentucky office, addressing the unique legal, health, and financial challenges facing older adults. His comprehensive elder law services encompass estate planning with wills, trusts and powers of attorney; Medicaid planning to help qualify for benefits while preserving assets; and long-term care planning covering nursing home, assisted living, and home care options. The practice addresses guardianship establishment for seniors unable to make their own decisions, healthcare decision-making through advance directives, and protection against elder abuse and financial exploitation. Fred Simon works within the framework of important regulations like the Elder Justice Act, Older Americans Act, and Social Security Act, helping clients navigate Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. Understanding the emotionally complex nature of elder law, Attorney Simon offers frank conversations to determine exactly what clients need, delivering tailored legal advice for seniors planning their futures or facing immediate care decisions. Call (502) 558-8576 to schedule a consultation.
Located at 916 17th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566, Kittelsen Law Firm has been delivering reliable legal counsel in Green County, Wisconsin for over seven decades. Their elder law practice addresses the numerous challenges faced by the elderly and disabled, offering expertise in financial planning for in-home or nursing home care, Medicaid planning, asset protection, Medicaid litigation, and planning for spouses when one requires long-term care. The firm also provides will and trust planning, assistance for adult special needs children, guardianship and conservatorship services, powers of attorney, and guidance on veterans benefits. Their attorneys combine specialized legal expertise with personalized, compassionate service, understanding each client’s unique situation to develop tailored strategies. Known for their integrity and outstanding results, they’ve built a reputation for exceeding client expectations through exceptional legal service. Their elder law approach respects the dignity and autonomy of elderly clients while providing practical solutions to complex challenges. For consultations, call 608-325-2191.
The Law Offices Of Keane, Thomas And Pinnacoli serves from 1439 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. in Jensen Beach, FL 34957 (772-288-0000), offering comprehensive elder law services. Their attorneys help families navigate complex laws governing elder care, Medicaid planning, estate planning, long-term healthcare, guardianship matters, and more. Their practice recognizes that elder law extends beyond merely drafting wills to encompass safeguarding assets, ensuring quality care, and protecting against elder abuse. With over 30 years of experience, they’ve demonstrated that pre-planning typically shelters 70-80% of a couple’s assets, while crisis planning still protects about 60%. Through practical examples, they illustrate how their strategies save clients substantial amounts—showing how a $1.5 million estate could protect $1.2 million through early planning, or how a $500,000 estate facing immediate care needs could shelter $300,000 rather than spending down to Medicaid thresholds. Their seven-step process includes initial consultation, questionnaire completion, in-depth meetings, customized recommendations, and implementation. The firm also assists with elder housing requirements, reviewing facility contracts and addressing various forms of elder abuse.
Carpenter Estate & Elder Law, LLC operates in Greenwood, Indiana at 567 N. Emerson Avenue, focusing on protecting seniors and their loved ones while preserving their legacies. As a dedicated elder law practice, they provide personalized planning and legal services addressing the anxiety and uncertainty that often accompanies aging. Their comprehensive approach tailors services to each client’s unique circumstances, whether dealing with simple estate planning matters or complex long-term care navigation. They specialize in guardianships, Medicaid planning, elder law, estate planning, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and probate administration. Owner and elder law attorney Kathleen Carpenter takes time to listen carefully to clients’ concerns, explaining legal processes, documents, and strategies in easy-to-understand terms. Their holistic legal approach considers all aspects of seniors’ lives, including healthcare, finances, and family relationships, to preserve independence, autonomy, and safety. With experienced advice and dedicated client care, the firm ensures clients feel respected and empowered through individualized counsel and focused education. For compassionate guidance through elder law matters, contact them at 317-800-1300.
Ascent Law operates from 8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite A, West Jordan, UT, providing specialized elder law services to help seniors address unique legal challenges that come with aging. Their attorneys focus on financial planning and asset preservation strategies, helping clients navigate complex Medicaid qualification requirements to subsidize long-term care costs. The firm offers guidance on creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, and powers of attorney to ensure clients’ wishes are honored during incapacity. Their elder law services encompass guardianship issues, Medicare assistance, veterans benefits, disability claims, and protecting seniors from financial exploitation and elder abuse. Attorneys regularly conduct educational workshops on retirement issues, estate planning, and healthcare matters affecting seniors. With over 30 years of experience, they emphasize the importance of working with qualified elder law attorneys who stay current with rapidly changing state laws affecting seniors, preventing costly mistakes in Medicaid applications and estate planning documents. For a free consultation, call (801) 676-5506.
Attorney Anthony Kirkland operates Kirkland & Associates at 707 Whitlock Avenue SW, Building E, Suite 19, Marietta, GA 30064, focusing on elder law, estate planning, and probate administration. With over three decades of legal experience, Kirkland takes a personal approach to practice, working closely with clients to thoroughly understand their concerns and goals. His elder law services address the aging population’s unique legal needs, helping seniors implement comprehensive plans focused on long-term care, incapacity, and wealth transfer at death. The firm advocates for aging in place with clear action plans that protect clients in case of incapacity while maximizing autonomy. Kirkland assists clients with essential documents including wills, trusts, advance directives, power of attorney, and healthcare surrogate designations. His practice extends to Medicaid planning, helping clients navigate strict eligibility requirements while protecting assets from nursing home costs. Clients praise his accessibility, noting he takes calls even outside office hours and at home over weekends. For personalized elder law guidance and estate planning services, contact Anthony Kirkland at (770) 305-6573.
