David Carrier
The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C.
Portage, MI 49024
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide.
The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C.
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide.
Green Law Offices PC
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to se... (read more)
Nugen Law
PROTECTING FAMILIES FOR A LIFETIME WITH LEGAL & CARE RESOURCES Nugen Law is a long-established firm focusing on more than traditional estate planning and elder law.
Cunningham Dalman
Practice Areas: Business and Corporate Law Wills and Trusts Taxation Law Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University College of Law Masters in Science of Taxation from Grand Valley State University CERTIFIED FINANCIAL P... (read more)
Cunningham Dalman
Practice Areas Banking & Commercial Transactions Elder Law / Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Litigation Probate Law Real Estate and Environmental Law Education Juris Doctor degree, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude) Bachelor of Science degree, Davenport University
The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C.
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004.
Peck Ritchey, LLC
Kerry R. Peck is the managing partner of the Chicago law firm Peck Ritchey, LLC. His clients include families, hospitals, banks, the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and City of Chicago.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Partner Richard C. Spain concentrates his practice in estate planning, trust matters, real estate, and corporate representation.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the ... (read more)
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide. Many families wonder whether they can afford to avoid nursing home poverty, whether they can protect themselves from the crippling expense of long-term care: do they...
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to secure their financial affairs and...
PROTECTING FAMILIES FOR A LIFETIME WITH LEGAL & CARE RESOURCES Nugen Law is a long-established firm focusing on more than traditional estate planning and elder law. We are a Life Care Planning law firm focusing on Legacy Care Planning, Pre-Care Planning, Assisted Care Planning, Crisis Care Planning, and Probate, w...
Practice Areas: Business and Corporate Law Wills and Trusts Taxation Law Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University College of Law Masters in Science of Taxation from Grand Valley State University CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Associations: Haans is...
Practice Areas Banking & Commercial Transactions Elder Law / Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Litigation Probate Law Real Estate and Environmental Law Education Juris Doctor degree, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude) Bachelor of Science degree, Davenport University
At Carrier Law, we believe that all families deserve to use their life savings as they see fit, not as some government regulations or bureaucrats decide. Many families wonder whether they can afford to avoid nursing home poverty, whether they can protect themselves from the crippling expense of long-term care: do they...
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. She represents clients in routine guardianship and probate matt...
Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial por...
Kerry R. Peck is the managing partner of the Chicago law firm Peck Ritchey, LLC. His clients include families, hospitals, banks, the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and City of Chicago. Mr. Peck was retained by the City of Chicago Department of Aging to rewrite the State of Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Act, and...
Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law. She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the fo...
Partner Richard C. Spain concentrates his practice in estate planning, trust matters, real estate, and corporate representation. A founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, Rick has focused much of his career on servicing the needs of individuals with disabil...
Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the latest information on legal developm...
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READ MOREIn addition to nursing home care, Medicaid may cover home care and some care in an assisted living facility. Coverage in your state may depend on waivers of federal rules.
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READ MOREMost states have laws on the books making adult children responsible if their parents can't afford to take care of themselves.
READ MOREApplying for Medicaid is a highly technical and complex process, and bad advice can actually make it more difficult to qualify for benefits.
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READ MOREDistinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.
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READ MOREDistinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.
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READ MOREWe explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.
READ MOREFind out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.
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READ MOREGet a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.
READ MORELearn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.
READ MOREExplore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.
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