Elder lawyers in Delaware

Firm: Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC

225 High Street , Seaford , Delaware 19973

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Amber’s great-grandmother, Edna, was an inspiration. Try asking her to recount fond memories, especially those about the days Amber spent with her grandmother when she was young. They are endless, but most notably, her grandmother’s powerful legacy as the matriarch of their family has nothing to do with fame or fortune. Instead, it is about living a life full of love, passion, positivity, grace, and light.. As this relates to Amber’s career, it’s no surprise that she often thinks of her beloved grandmother as she serves senior clients and their families in her elder law practice, knowing that she wants to treat every client with the same admiration, compassion, and respect that she would demand for her family.. With strong ties to Sussex County, Amber is a graduate of Seaford Senior High School. She completed her studies at Flagler College and Regent University School of Law, initially believing that her college years would be the beginning of her life outside of Delaware. It took no time for Amber to realize her strong connections to the Eastern Shore and return home. Today, Amber is a member of the bars of the States of Delaware and Maryland and holds accreditation by the Department of Veterans Affairs.. Amber’s ambition during college led her to begin working at Procino Wells, LLC in the summer of 2006, continuing to work part time throughout law school and eventually joining the firm as an associate attorney in 2010. Amber’s chemistry with her now business partner, Michele, was evident from the beginning and it is common to hear both attorneys describe themselves as kindred spirits. Their core values clearly complement one another; so much so that they formed Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC in 2014. Amber is proud to be a member of Delaware Today’s Women in Business 2014, to be recognized as the 2016 Best Lawyer in Southern Delaware by Metropolitan Magazine and acknowledged by Delaware Today as a 2019 & 2021 Top Lawyer.. Today, the firm’s team of professionals serve the community from two office locations and via robust virtual platforms. Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC focuses on elder law, which includes helping families create Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney; planning to protect their assets from the costs of long-term care; and administering their loved ones’ estates. Amber maintains a membership with WealthCounsel, the National Care Planning Council, the Elder Law and Women and the Law Sections of the Delaware State Bar Association, and the Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council (Past-President). Amber also spends a large amount of time serving her community. You may find her choosing gowns for young girls to try on at Soroptimist of Seaford’s Your Sister’s Closet or fundraising for a variety of local non-profits, including the Alzheimer’s Association.. Amber currently resides in Laurel with her husband, Justin Woodland, and their daughter, Layla. Their family was inspired by the life and legacy of Justin’s close college friend, Ashley Thomasson, to form the Red Bird Legacy Foundation. The Foundation supports parents like Ashley who receive life-changing diagnoses when their children are young. When not volunteering and spending time with family and friends, Amber loves to travel, particularly to Disney World. You can catch a smile a mile wide by engaging in a conversation with her about a magical experience…or asking her to share insider tips and tricks!

Firm: Elle Van Dahlgren Law, LLC

20 Montchanin Rd. , Greenville , Delaware 19807

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate

Elle advises clients on matters relating to estate planning, including powers of attorney, advance health care directives, wills, revocable trusts, supplemental needs trusts (also called “special needs” trusts), irrevocable life insurance trusts, asset protection, and business succession.  Her work encompasses all aspects of wills and trusts in Delaware and Pennsylvania, including probate of wills, the marshaling and inventory of assets, and the administration of living and testamentary trusts.  In addition, Elle provides counsel on estate and trust administration, including probate, estate tax returns, post mortem tax planning, and other administration issues.. In addition, Elle frequently assists clients in adult guardianship proceedings and petitions relating to probate or trust administration in the Delaware Court of Chancery and in Pennsylvania Orphans Court.  She advocates on behalf of proposed guardians and persons with disability to pursue the best interests of elderly and disabled persons.. Elle prides herself on working hand in hand with her clients to ensure that they meet the goals of their case while also minimizing stress and ensuring all of her clients understand what is happening in their case.  She enjoys explaining things to her clients in a way that they find comforting and approachable.. Elle has spoken frequently to other attorneys in Delaware, as well as members of the community in general, on the subjects of estate planning and adult guardianship proceedings in the Court of Chancery.. Admissions: Delaware (2009), Pennsylvania (2014). Areas of Practice:  Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives (living wills), Supplemental Needs Trusts (also called Special Needs Trusts), Adult Guardianship, Guardianship Litigation, Probate, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Trust Modification, Probate and Trust Litigation. Education:  Drake University (Des Moines, IA) (2005), University of Iowa College of Law (2009). Professional Memberships:  Delaware State Bar Association (Sections:  Estates and Trusts, Elder Law, Small Firms and Solos), Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (Pro Bono Volunteer), Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc. (Pro Bono Volunteer). Other Affiliations:  Sellers Senior Center Board of Directors (Member), Friends of the Brandywine Hundred Library Board of Directors (Member), BNI Newark I (Vice President), Marketing & Admissions Professionals (Member), Delaware Health Care Network (Member)

Firm: Street & Ellis, Pa

426 S State St , Dover , Delaware 19901

Practice Areas: Family , Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law

Mr. Street has focused his practice in Elder law related matters for decades finding practical solutions for our clients' unique legal issues.. Mr. Street has been through the estate planning and probate administration processes with his own family. He has attended various classes in tax planning, trust planning, veterans benefits, medicaid planng and many other areas of an elder law practice.   He understands the challenges of caring for aging parents, attention to funeral arrangements and the probate administration process as he has helped hundreds of cleints but even more importantly, he has helped his parents and his wife's parents through these difficult times.

Firm: Bonnie M. Benson, P.A.

306 E. CAMDEN-WYOMING AVENUE , Camden , Delaware 19934

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Wills, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Firm: Morris, James, Hitchens & Williams LLP

222 Avenue   10th Floor  19899 , Wilmington , Delaware 19899

Practice Areas: Elder ,Election Campaign & Political ,Energy ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts,Wills