Firm: Laskody Law Office
Practice Areas: Elder Law
My clients are in the difficult situation of grieving a loved one, and learning they may be cut out of the estate. This is often a matter of financial survival for our clients. There are laws to protect surviving spouses from disinheritance, and it is so satisfying to see my clients receive their fair share of the estate. Call Laskody Law at to request a consultation with Mr. Laskody today.
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Firm: McDowell Law Group
Practice Areas: Elder Law
With expertise spanning estate planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and tax law, Letha offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Whether navigating complex asset protection strategies or planning for the future, Letha’s provides thoughtful guidance and strategic solutions, deigned to achieve her clients’ goals.. Letha’s influence extends beyond her law practice. Letha is passionate about sharing her knowledge and dedication for elder law with others. Her expertise is sought after in the legal community, where she frequently teaches continuing education programs on elder law and special needs planning and has contributed articles to national media outlets and publications. Her educational reach includes teaching Tax & Estate Law, at the prestigious Stetson Law University, where she is an adjunct faculty member. Additionally, she serves as a subject matter expert for InterActive Legal Estate and Elder Law Planning software and has worked on law and technology initiatives, including IBM's Watson project.. Letha's exceptional contributions have earned her numerous appointments and accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for multiple years and a Super Lawyer for consecutive years. She has earned the prestigious appointment of Fellow, both from the American College of Trust and Estate Council and from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Additionally, she is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (CELA) and board certified as a specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. These appointments and accolades serve as a testament to Letha's unwavering commitment to excellence both in her field and to her clients.. Licensed to Practice & Represent• North Carolina State Bar• Virginia State Bar• United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina. Accreditations, Associations + Awards• Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Council (“ACTEC”)• Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)• Elder Law Attorney Certified (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation• Board Certified as a Specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization• Accredited to prepare and prosecute claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs• Adjunct Faculty, Stetson Law College• Special Advisor on Elder Law Planning, InterActive Legal• Rated AV preeminent 5.0/5.0 by Martindale-Hubbell• Super Lawyer 2018 – 2024• Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2014 – 2016• Member of the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 2017-2023• Member, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)• Member, North Carolina Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NC NAELA). Education• University of Maine’s School of Law | Juris Doctor, 2004• Purdue University | Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2001
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Firm: Evergreen Estate Planning & Elder Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Ward Law Offices, PLLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Attorney Maureen Callahan Ward takes a highly personal approach to the practice of elder law, estate planning and closely related areas. She takes the time to explain legal tools and strategies in plain English so that clients can understand their options and make informed decisions based upon their particular needs and values. Maureen is also committed to establishing strong, long-lasting relationships with her clients. She is still in touch with the families of clients she worked with 40 years ago, including their children and grandchildren. Many of her clients have become close friends.. Maureen’s professional background makes her uniquely qualified to meet the planning needs of seniors, individuals and families of all ages. In addition to being experienced in elder law and estate planning, in 1997 and 1998, Maureen earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations.. Maureen began her career some 40 years ago in the insurance industry, protecting the economic interests of young families, singles and the elderly alike, and mastering planning tools such as annuities, life insurance and long-term care insurance. She then transitioned into health care management, where she experienced firsthand the inner workings of the health care industry as well as the challenges people face in getting the care they need—and how to pay for it. During this time, she contracted with Medicaid, Medicare, state and local government and learned the intricacies of their complex systems.. Following her 12-year tenure in health care management, Maureen founded Millennium Wealth Inc. of Florida, an independent financial planning firm, where she focused on estate planning, wealth transfer (including long-term care planning) and creative uses of life insurance and annuities.. Maureen earned her Juris Doctor in 2007. As Founder and President of Ward Law Offices, she combines the knowledge gleaned from her previous professional experiences with a mastery of the law to help her clients address their concerns and achieve their goals.. Education. Memberships. Activities and Awards
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Robert C. Whitt & Associates
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Ivey & Eggleston, Attorneys At Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Payne Law, PLLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
I am an experienced North Carolina attorney focusing on access to government benefits, including: child and adult Social Security disability benefits (SSDI & SSI), Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans Administration benefits. My practice is centered around helping people in need: primarily, seniors facing long-term healthcare problems (elder care) and the disabled trying to obtain disability benefits. In select situations, I also handle guardianship, family law (divorce/custody) or criminal defense matters.. I am accredited to practice veterans law by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Having served six years in the United States Marine Corps and being a Gult War veteran, I am very familiar with the legal issues that frequently confront our veterans in need. I am also admitted to the bar for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.. Care, Compassion and Commitment are the three "C's" that define my approach to practicing law. We offer representation for Social Security Disability and V.A. disability benefit claims anywhere in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. I frequently handle SSA disability appeals at the Social Security ODAR hearing offices for Kingsport, Tennessee, Greensboro, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina; however, I have appeared in cases at ODAR hearing offices in the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.. If you are pursuing public benefits like Social Security or Medicaid, you need an experienced lawyer who is personally overseeing every aspect of your case. Feel free to click on the tab to see my "contributions" on Avvo and decide for yourself whether I am the right lawyer for your case.. Regardless of the legal issues you confront, I hope that you will consider my firm when you are seeking professional and dedicated legal counsel.. Specific services offered include:. Caregiver compensation agreements. Child Custody & Support representation. Divorce (contested and uncontested). Durable Powers of Attorney. Elder Care services. Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts). Equitable Distribution (division of martial assets/debts). Guardianships (contested and uncontested). Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. Long-Term Care Planning. Medicare appeals. N.C. Unemployment Insurance appeals. N.C. Medicaid Assistance for the Disabled (MA-D). Nursing Home Medicaid (eligibilty and appeal issues). Probate Avoidance Planning. Social Security Disability (child and adult) claims and appeals. Social Security cessation/termination of benefit cases. Special Needs Trusts & Supplemental Needs Trusts. Veterans Administration claims and appeals. Workers Compensation claims and appeals
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Wendy A. Craig, P.A.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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