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Prior to going into private practice, I worked for the Massachusetts Medicaid agency( MassHealth). At present, I handle all aspects of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Administrative Law( Appeals) and Litigation when someone has been denied Medicaid benefits. Elder Law includes work on Probate matters, Guardianships and advanced planning to protect your hard earned assets... My Veterans Administration legal practice is limited to taking cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, DC. These court appeals are when a veteran has been denied at all the appeals within the Veterans Administration.

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Lori Rook was born and raised in the Springfield area. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Missouri State University in 2003 where she graduated with honors. In 2006 Lori received her law degree from Oklahoma City  University School of Law.. Lori focuses her practice in the areas of Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Prior to joining Ozarks Elder Law, Lori's practice was focused in the area of civil litigation, specifically premises liability, insurance defense, contracts, product liability and real estate. During that time she practiced with a large local defense firm, gaining invaluable litigation and trial experience.. Lori is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Missouri Bar, and The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in Missouri.. In addition to her work as an attorney, Lori is a member of the Junior League of Springfield. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children and running.

I am a shareholder of Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, P.C., and focus my practice in the areas of estate and special needs planning, trust and estates litigation, guardianships, estate settlement, and elder law.. I am a contributing author of the three-volume treatise, "Estate Planning for the Aged or Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts," and has lectured before numerous professional and civic organizations, including Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, the Suffolk University Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. I also taught elder law for one semester as an adjunct professor in the LL.M program at WesternNew EnglandLawSchool.. My professional affiliations include the American College of Trust and Estates Counsel, membership and past president of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County Inc., membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), editorial board member and book review editor of the NAELA Law Journal, vice chair of the NAELA Advocacy and Litigation Committee and past director and vice president of the Massachusetts chapter of NAELA.. I received my J.D., magna cum laude, from Western New England School of Law, and her B.A. in journalism from the University of Rhode Island.. I am a Massachusetts and New England "Super Lawyer"  in the fields of elder law, estate planning and probate, and trust and estate litigation, Boston Magazine's "Top 100 Women Lawyers in Massachusetts,"  and listed in "Best Lawyers in America" in the field of elder law.. I also serve on the board and as treasurer of the Hilltown Land Trust.. Law is my second career. For 20 years prior to entering the legal field, I worked as a journalist, editor and writer for such general interest publications as the Providence Journal, Berkshire Eagle, Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, New York Times, Newsweek, Esquire, Mademoiselle, and New England Monthly.

I focus my practice on helping people plan for the future. Even young people should start thinking about how they will support themselves in their retirement years, and everybody needs a basic estate plan, including a will, health care proxy and power of attorney. I am down to earth, and I pride myself on making difficult and complex issues easy to understand for my clients. I have a broad client base including a mix of ages, genders, ethnicities and sexual orientations.. Founder: Joy of Jasper Horse Sanctuary, 2007 - Present. Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, President 2013-14; Board Member 2010-12. Hampden County Bar Association, New Lawyer's Section, Chair, 2003-2004; Probate Court Bench Bar Liaison, 2003-04. Greater Springfield Business & Professional Women's Club, First Vice President, 2005-06, Second Vice President, 2004-05. Western Massachusetts Elder Care Professionals, Member, Steering Committee. Holyoke North Business Network International. Women's Partnership Board of Directors, 2003-2005. Meadows Homes Human Rights Committee, Past Member. Women's Business Owners Alliance of the Pioneer Valley, Inc., Community Connections Co-Chair

I am a dedicated attorney based in Northern Virginia, with a practice focused exclusively on estate planning, elder law, and estate administration. My mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive legal counsel to clients navigating complex estate and elder law issues.. Here’s how I can assist you:. Estate Planning: I offer customized estate planning services, including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives, ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected.. Long-Term Care Planning: I help clients explore alternatives to nursing homes and, when necessary, assist in protecting life savings from the high costs of skilled nursing care, alleviating the emotional and financial stress of placing a loved one in a facility.. Guardianship and Conservatorship: Through proactive estate planning, I help clients avoid guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. When these proceedings are unavoidable, I guide families through the process to obtain the necessary legal authority to care for their loved ones.. Special Needs Planning for the Disabled: I assist disabled individuals in securing health insurance and other essential benefits by qualifying for Medicaid and other government programs. I also help families plan and provide for disabled loved ones through wills and trusts.. Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration: I advise executors and administrators on post-mortem planning and the probate process in Virginia, ensuring estates are managed and settled efficiently and in accordance with the law.. General Aging and Disability Advice: I connect clients with local resources for aging and disability matters throughout Northern Virginia, offering holistic guidance and legal support tailored to the aging process.

David Sanborn received a B.A. from Carleton College, M.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and J.D. from Boston University, where he had the pleasure of serving as Assistant Note Editor for the Boston University Law Review.  He has served on the Monson Zoning Board and as MonsonTown Counsel.  He has also served as Chairman of the Longmeadow Board of Assessors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at The First Church of Monson.  He has been a presenter for Way Finders for first time home buyers on the legal aspects of purchasing a home and on estate planning after becoming a homeowner.

Clancy is the founding partner of Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law. Clancy began his private practice straight of law school in 1993. Together, Clancy and Cameron Jones focus the law firm in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts & Wills, Real Estate, and 1031 Exchanges. With offices in Springfield, MO and Branson, MO the firm serves families and business across southwest Missouri.

Attorney Anne Chernick is the Premier Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney. Attorney Anne Chernick has over 30 years of experience as an attorney handling estate matters. She began her career in a major Boston bank where she worked for 10 years as a Vice President and Trust Administrator. She has been in private practice for 20 years and has extensive experience counseling people of all ages and financial situations.. Anne G. Chernick is a 1990 Graduate of Boston University School of Law, where she received an advanced degree, L.L.M. in banking. She received her law degree in 1986 from Western New England Law School and graduated from University of South Florida in 1983.. With the help of a dedicated and highly skilled support staff, the office of Chernick & Chernick provides intelligent and responsible counsel for every client. Call us today and see for yourself what an experienced legal team can do for you.

Anthony J. DelGiorno joined Rammelkamp Bradney in 2003. His practice concentrates in elder law, guardianships, probate, taxation, general litigation, municipal, and government affairs.. Tony earned a bachelor's degree magna cum laude from Illinois College and his law degree from The American University in Washington, D.C. Tony served as a legal intern with the United States Senate Democratic Leadership where he assisted in elder law social issues.. As a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Tony has been appointed to serve on the advisory councils for Elder Law and Local Government. Tony has served since 2007 as the editor of the Illinois State Bar Association's Elder Law Council Newsletter

Angela Myers graduated ranked number 2 in her law school class from the University of Memphis in 2002. While in law school, Angela was a Staff Member of the University of Memphis Law Review, and wrote an article that was published in the winter 2002 law review edition. Angela was awarded a Cecil C. Humphreys Law Fellowship 2000-2002, and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Civil Procedure I, Torts II, Constitutional Law, Legal Clinic and Best Memo. In 2002, she was admitted to practice before Missouri state courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.. Angela, an elder attorney, focuses her practice in the areas of Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Prior to joining Ozarks Elder Law, Angela’s practice was focused in the area of civil litigation, specifically products liability, personal injury, medical negligence and wrongful death. During that time she practiced with a local plaintiffs’ firm, gaining invaluable litigation and trial experience. In addition, she spent time as a law clerk for the Honorable William W. Francis, Jr., Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.. Angela is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Missouri Bar, and The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Probate and Trust Committee, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Missouri Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Southern Missouri Women Lawyers, Board of Directors January 2016-January 2018.  She served on the Assemblies of God Credit Union, Board of Directors May 2016-May 2019.. She has been published and presented the following:  • “Maestas v. Sofamor Danek Group, Inc.: The Tennessee Supreme Court’s Rejection of the Doctrine of Cross Jurisdictional Tolling”; The University of Memphis Law Review, Volume 32, Winter 2002.• Presenter, Nursing Home Admissions, Billing and Standards, Missouri Bar Spring Committee Meeting (Elder Law), May 2016• Presenter, Distribution and Closing of the Estate, National Business Institute, June 2016. • Presenter, Handling Creditor Claims and Debt, National Business Institute, June 2016• Presenter, Ethics in Depositions, Southern Missouri Women Lawyers July 2017 Meeting• Presenter, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Transitions Summit, September 2017. In May, 2018 Angela was awarded Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly Women’s Justice Award, General Practitioner.. In addition to her work as an attorney, Angela serves her community in a number of capacities.  She has been a member of the Junior League of Springfield since August, 2013, and is currently Donor Relations Assistant Chair.  She serves on the Judicare Panel for Legal Services of Southwest Missouri, was a Member, Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations (Springfield, Missouri), October 2016-October 2017, was in the Ozarks Leads Class 2017-2018, Ozark Chamber of Commerce, and is an active volunteer with her church JamesRiver Church.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.