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16 Apr, 2017 by Norma
Attorney Cerato handled my father's estate. She made a complex process easy to navigate. All her communications were clear and detailed. All requests for information were answered promptly
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22 Jan, 2017 by Philip
Upon recommendation of my personal attorney, I contacted Lori J. Cerato, Esq. with questions regarding Elder Care issues. At our first meeting was very satisfied with her approach to settling my Aunt's Estate. I was impressed with her candidness regarding fees. I recommend you check out her website for her most impressive credentials. (www.attorneycerato.com)
Attorney Cerato's staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Emails and phone calls were answered promptly. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate Attorney Cerato an 11!
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30 Mar, 2016 by Charles
My wife and I have worked with Lori for well over 15 years. She has been especially helpful for our estate planning and wills, and I would recommend her to anybody. Her demeanor is professional and not judgmental, and she is open and clear in her discussions. I always feel very comfortable working with Lori, and I know that she is available to answer any of our questions with clarity and knowledge of the law.
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06 Jun, 2020 by Maggie w.
After the death of my beloved husband in 2018, I was extremely fortunate to find the services of Jennifer and Jerad Tomac with “Tomac & Tomac, PLLC” in Rapid City, South Dakota.
They were instrumental in helping me through the most difficult time in my life.
Jennifer made the whole process easy with a very creative approach regarding the estate and trust, while I was dealing with so many issues. Now, thanks to Jennifer and Jerad Tomac, these very professional and timely attorneys, I am all set with my estate planning.
Jennifer is very compassionate while exceptionally intelligent in many areas of the law. I became very ill, and she even came to the hospital (which was an hours drive from her office), in order for me to sign some important documents. She also has the gift of explaining complicated legal matters in a language that is completely understandable by anyone, and is the most caring attorney I have ever met.
She truly was a blessing to me, and I highly recommend her without reservation. She will fight for you, be attentive to you, and she will give you the wonderful feeling that “everything will be fine”.
I am so grateful, thank you Jennifer,
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27 Jan, 2020 by Samantha
Jenny was extremely helpful and professional as we worked through developing my will and trust after my first child was born a few years ago. I knew I needed to get my “end of life” documents prepared but didn’t really know where to start, and Jenny made it easy. Thankful to have this foundation laid in the event something terrible happens; I’ll know at least it won’t be a messy situation for my children.
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02 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Ms. Tomac is an excellent attorney in the legal areas related to estates and trusts. She is very knowledgeable and provides no nonsense guidance and explanations. Ms. Tomac has guided me through the executorship of my mom's estate, a very difficult position emotionally. Her knowledge of the court system, of the administrative process that needed to happen when and where, and what to expect at each phase has been invaluable. She helped me to understand my mom's will and codicils as they were written, and helped me finalize her estate in accordance with my mom's wishes. We recommend her highly to anyone needing these type of services.
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13 May, 2024 by Anonymous
We highly recommend Baltuch Elder Law. During a very sad time in our family’s lives, he gently shepherded us through the estate reconciliation process. Mr. Baltuch answered our questions and explained complex concepts in layman’s terms that were easy to understand. With great professionalism, he provided excellent service and quick responses to bring the process to a successful conclusion.
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02 Nov, 2020 by Active pursuit
Daniel Baltuch is a sensitive and knowledgable source of information and counsel. Daniel helped to edit a care agreement written by my father's attorney to cover my taking care of him. Daniel is quick to establish rapport, a good communicator, a quick study, and he stays on point. We efficiently clarified the situation, made a plan, and contracted for my agreement with him. Daniel returned his deliverable within 6 hours, accompanied with verbal explanation. Daniel was attentive to time spent to protect my spending. I am grateful to have found him.
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03 Sep, 2020 by Elina kalendarova
I just had a 15 minute phone consultation with attorney Balduch on the subject of my parents' Elder Care planning. I found the name on AVVO and, because of the time sensitivity, decided to call right away. He insisted that a phone consultation is free, but gave me a LOT of very helpful advice. Our situation is intricate, and I felt listened to and understood throughout the entire phone call. Thank you very much!
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29 Oct, 2020 by Barbara
We were looking for a lawyer who could assist us with a will, health powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney, and general elder law guidance. After reviewing his background, I knew this was the right attorney for us. He was very personable, explained in detail and kept things quite simple. We were put totally at ease and were very pleased with the results. He and his staff were easy to work with. Highly recommend!!!
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01 Sep, 2020 by Betsy
We recently updated our wills and POA's. Shawn was very patient with our many questions and made complicated information easy-to-understand. He was also able to refer us to other professionals to meet related needs that arose during our discussions. This was extremely valuable and important to us and provided great peace of mind. Shawn is very caring and kind, as well as professional and knowledgeable.
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26 Feb, 2020 by David
Shawn's office came highly recommended and my wife and I were very impressed. We used him for our will and financial/medical power of attorney. Both he and his staff treated us with respect and very clearly explained every step of the process.
After our excellent experience, we have often strongly suggested Shawn to our family and friends and to a person, they were equally satisfied. I will continue to recommend and use Shawn Pierson in the future for my legal needs.
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06 Jun, 2017 by Morgan
I would highly recommend ShoshanA Brenenson she is very professional and makes you fully understand the process I am going to recommend her to all of my friends and family.
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28 Feb, 2017 by Jacob
Shoshana Brenenson was hired by our family to execute a will and trust for the estate of my brother which she did in a most professional manner.I would recommend her for anyone that"s looking for an excellent attorney for estate planning.
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10 May, 2016 by Diac
As the executor of my uncle's will, I would have been swamped except for Attorney Shoshana Brenenson. She managed the process, including probate, with diligence, skill and efficiency. She communicated with family members effectively and with grace and diplomacy. I am very happy that Shoshana handled my case.
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14 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
were in need for a will on a tight time-frame. the office met our request very graciously, including all of our requirements. very much appreciated.
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10 May, 2016 by Anonymous
Nathan Ziegler & Associates is the only law firm that thoroughly understands the ins and outs of elder law and what it takes to protect assets and to prevent going broke to receive care. They have integrated financial planning and legal work to take care of multiple generations of family.
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15 Dec, 2014 by Tommy
Mr. Ziegler and his associates were wonderful to work with in obtaining VA benefits for my Mother. The process was completed in a professional and timely manner, and with relative ease. I was impressed with frequent updates about the progression of our claim. Sondra and staff were extremely helpful in making sure this was not an overwhelming process.
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13 Apr, 2019 by Jamie
Taylor Willingham made my estate planning easy and explained everything. I’m glad I finally decided to get it done.
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05 Apr, 2019 by Brittni
Everyone in the office was super helpful. Taylor took the time to listen to our needs and explain all the documents so we walked away feeling extremely relieved.
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25 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
It's clear that Mr. Willingham has estate planning down to a science. He cared about me and my family's needs and helped us feel comfortable during the process.
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07 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
With short notice he handed my issue and gave me a reasonable price.
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02 May, 2016 by Dwayne
A merchant I tried doing business with in Tennessee refused to return a down payment on a dump truck that I decided not to purchase after a detailed inspection. Mr. Sanders was very throural in understanding the matter before accepting the case. He was able to get 75 percent of our money back without going through a lengthy and expensive litigation. We are from out of state and was very concerned with finding a ligitimate lawyer. Mr. Sanders answered every text and returned every call within the same day they were made. We wish him all the best.
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22 Jan, 2015 by Jim
I found Mr. Sanders to very knowledgable and extremely helpful in my case. He saved me a
condsiderable amount of money in the way he handled the case. I would highly recommend Mr.
Sanders.
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22 Jan, 2018 by Ree-c
Like many other families, we were faced with decisions that we really didn’t think we would need to make… my Dad’s dementia was deepening and my Mom, his Caretaker, was beginning to rapidly fail herself.
It came to the point I knew my Dad needed more care than what my Mom was capable of providing. It needed to be done quickly and correctly. Frankly, I was worried my Mom would pass before my Dad.
My parents are retired school-teachers. That means they are not rich, but they do have income. It certainly means they do not have the money for Nursing Home care that my Dad needs, and for that matter, my Mom needed for him to have.
I knew that trying to do the paper work and application for Medicaid was far beyond my ability and know-how. I recognized at that point we needed an Attorney to handle this for us.
I looked for a nearby attorney and found Richard Shea. This was one of the best decisions made in this difficult junction of our lives.
Richard reviewed everything carefully…. He answered questions timely… He worked as a partner with our family.
We are so grateful we hired him…it turns out that one of the accounts my mom had saved money through her job, would have been at risk if we had made the application first. Richard identified the situation and made suggestions on how to restructure it, which we did. While the amounts would not seem large to most people with an IRA or Pension, it was huge for my mom, and meant a lot to her monthly income. This one detail, more than paid for Richard’s fee.
My Dad is in a great facility. My Mom is able to relax and reclaim part of her life because she doesn’t have the heavy burden of caring for my father any longer. She can sleep at night and not have to worry if my Dad was going to get out of bed and turn on the stove and burn the house down! (He actually came close one time.) She is actually getting healthier. During her last check-up, her doctor told her he was pleased with her resurgent health.
I cannot recommend Richard enough. He is well worth his fee since he will fill out the paperwork and handle the application process and deal with the questions from the Examiner. These are details that are nerve racking enough, let alone during a stressful time.
If you are faced with these decisions, I recommend you hire Richard to handle the details. You have enough stress as it is, let him handle the part you that you are not an expert in handling. You will feel a lot better that you did.
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21 Sep, 2017 by Keith
About a year ago I had to place my father in a Nursing Facility. A family member recommended Mr Richard Shea. My decision to hire Mr Shea has been one of the best decisions i have made in life. He is truly a great person and attorney. Thank you Mr Richard Shea
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22 Jan, 2017 by Enrique
Richard helped me when I did not know who to turn to. Like most of us, this was all new to me. I needed help for my wife. Called a couple of lawyers but they never replied. Saw Richard on internet and consulted him and got immediate response. Laid out all the pros and cons for me. I decided he knew what he was doing and hired him right away. We were miles apart but he guided me step by step on how to proceed. Thanks again for your help. Could not have done it without you.
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15 Mar, 2017 by Derek
Amie has been more than helpful in assisting me in executing the will and managing the Estate of my late aunt. She has been very knowledgeable in managing the sale of her home while dealing with creditors. Amie has been been able put the big picture together to help advise me in which direction I need to go.
Amie has been very pleasant, kind, and compassionate during this entire process. When we meet, she always takes the time to make sure she is able to address any concerns. Additionally, she is very responsive via email and phone calls.
I would recommend her to anyone looking into trusts, estate planning, and execution of an Estate.
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01 Mar, 2017 by Linda
I recently hired Amie Gartenberg for estate planning after she was recommended to me by a close friend. After being widowed in the past year I was a bit anxious and not very knowledgeable about what was involved other than a new will. It turns out a lot more and Ms Gartenberg was extremely patient and understanding in guiding me through it all. I was totally comfortable from the introduction on, never felt rushed and every question I had was thoroughly covered. I made three visits to the office, always received a friendly greeting and was seen promptly. My completed documents were presented in their own handsome storage box along with all the specific guidelines needed to finalize the estate plan. It was a pleasure to work with Amie Gartenberg and I would recommend her without hesitation.
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27 Feb, 2017 by Leslie
Amie Gartenberg worked with my parents and my family during a difficult time for us, as my father was ill. She prepared trust and estate documents quickly, explained everything thoroughly, and was so warm and caring during the whole process. She is now continuing to serve as my mother's family lawyer, and we feel very secure and supported by her experienced legal advice and legal action on our behalf. We are very fortunate to have engaged Atty. Gartenberg.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Gregory
Mr. Patsis took my extremely difficult case on, solved all problems with my ex wife during a home sale, managed everything . I’ve been through many dishonest manipulating attorneys in the past, when you sign a document or make a decision you never have to worry Mr. Patsis is completely trustworthy and working for you no one else.
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02 Nov, 2020 by Michelle
We found George through a legal referral service and we are so happy we did. We needed to sell our house during the pandemic from another part of the state and he, along with his legal assistant Margie, were so responsive and helpful. What could have been a very stressful time, ended up being very easy. George clearly explained the process and was available when we had questions. I would recommend George to anyone looking for real estate legal services.
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28 May, 2020 by Demetrios
I've used George as my attorney a number of different times over the last couple of years and I couldn't be happier. He's been able to get results for me were other attorneys have failed.
I'd feel very comfortable recommending him to friends and family
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29 Feb, 2024 by A.d19
Mr. Moccia and his staff were very attentive to our needs.
Mr. Moccia is a top notch attorney who knows his stuff and is pleased to work with. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who is looking for estate planning.
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09 Apr, 2019 by Stephen m
I was dreading getting my will and trust done but you guys made it so easy! Mr. Moccia walked us through the whole procedure and explained everything thoroughly. Now I can relax knowing all at this is done. Dealing with the office was a breeze. Whenever I called they were able to help me right away. Thank you so much!
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06 Sep, 2017 by Theresa m
Professional, efficient, and courteous client service by all staff members from the initial consultation to the final review and signing. All material was well organized and well presented with explicit instructions, explanations, and answers to questions. Utmost proficiency and attention to detail was evident throughout the entire process. Thank you.
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01 Apr, 2023 by Cheryl johnson
Mr. Hollingsworth is wonderful to deal with. His knowledge, experience, and compassion helps his clients get through legal issues. I recommend this attorney to everyone. Whenever you have to obtain an attorney, contact Mr. Hollingsworth as he will be able to advise you in the best way to handle issues.
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28 Mar, 2022 by Jill brooks
John Hornbrook is an excellent lawyer! He will work hard for you and cares, need more lawyers like him!!! Also, the front office is very nice!
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27 Feb, 2021 by Dan camp jj
Staff A + Food A and drinks A +
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17 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Definitely somone i would recommend and i apperciate all the hard work he did and amazing customer service thank you
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07 Dec, 2023 by Melissa
I have worked with John for many years and I can confidently say that he is not your average lawyer. John is OUTSTANDING at making sure that he is providing the best legal services paired with the best customer service. He truly wants to take care of his clients and make sure that they are protected and enriched by their association with his firm. But, it's not only this! He is so fun and personable to work with! There are many professionals that I dread having to talk to--John is not one of those! He is very warm and approachable.
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06 Dec, 2023 by Geoffrey
I've worked with John and his form for years on various different topics and I would say that one thing that always resonates is that they just care. It's not about the client's money or the prestige with this firm its all about helping the client. I can honestly say that I've worked with many attorneys over the years and it doesn't feel like a client / attorney interaction it's just nice. I'd highly recommend Michaelson Law
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19 Jun, 2019 by Michele
After my mother passed away I needed to sell her home in Kona, and I have never bought or sold a home before - it was all new to me.
I live on the mainland, and Donna was recommended by a family friend in Kona. I spoke to her on the phone and was very impressed by her knowledge of real estate law, her professionalism, and her communication skills. We got good advice from Donna (disclosure list, etc.).
We also had her look over anything we were given, by the realtor or the escrow company, to sign. She said the forms looked pretty standard, but there were a few things she had us change - she had our best interest at heart. My husband and I agreed that paying for an attorney look things over was well worth it for our peace of mind, and fortunately Donna’s rates were very reasonable.
After escrow closed we asked Donna to apply for the HARPTA refund, and about six months later we got the entire amount!
So thank you, Donna Payesko, for being there when we needed you and for helping to make sure everything went smoothly! Mahalo!
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30 Apr, 2017 by Eric
My wife and I started working with Donna for a basic will. After reading her website and meeting with donna we realized we really needed a full estate plan with a trust. Donna was amazing to work with, she is incredibly friendly, professional and ask all of the right questions.
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24 May, 2016 by Jaye
Donna Payesko has provided me advice in several areas of the law over a period of years. In various legal matters, I needed someone who could navigate complex waters -- in guardianship matters; other elder, finance and tax law issues; real property and matrimonial protection. Each matter required a clear understanding of what was involved, the parties’ claims, the possible options/ solutions and the steps and procedures necessary to move forward to resolution. Ms. Payesko's ability to isolate each issue, clarify the law regarding such matters and move forward expediently helped reduce the stress of the situation.
Ms. Payesko speaks well -- clearly and directly -- outlining the process using terms I understood. She is meticulous in her written communications, paying attention to detail and meeting all deadlines.
When I was required to furnish documentation to her for a legal matter, she was patient with my efforts to locate those documents, yet clear about their importance to the case. I could communicate in a variety of ways (scan, fax, email, phone, etc.), knowing she would receive my communication and respond in a timely matter. Ms. Payesko is an excellent listener and asked specific relevant questions to expedite the process. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal advice or the ongoing services of an attorney.
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23 Jul, 2013 by Mary
We were so very pleased with Catherine Swiniarski and her team. They are very knowledgable of the subject matter and worked with us in a very professional, respectful and courteous manner in accomplishing our necessary goals. Their knowledge of elder law, and in particular filing medicaid applications far exceeded any other source we were able to draw upon. I would highly recommend Ms. Swiniarski's firm.
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25 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Catherine did an irrevocable trust for our family farm. It was difficult at first for my husband to accept the whole process, but through Catherine's professionalism and warm and caring personality, it got done to everyone's liking. Our three children are especially grateful to Catherine and her team for securing our farm for future generations. All of us would definitely recommend Catherine to anyone seeking a very professional, competent, and compassionate lawyer. She is a wonderful person, and all of our family enjoyed working with her.
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22 Jun, 2013 by Steve
Catherine helped me process the request for Medicade assistance for my mother. She took a complicated process and made it easy to understand and was there to help me when I hit snags in getting all the data compiled.
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18 Dec, 2018 by John
As a private trustee and estate planner for over 30 years I have known and worked with Michael many years. I find him to be accessible, patient, educational, and prompt in assisting my clients. Great document preparer. Fairly priced too.
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11 Apr, 2017 by John
Mr Olivari was very helpful in providing guidance regarding our family probate matter.
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23 Sep, 2015 by Gwen
Michael Olivari has been my attorney for about 7 years. I find him to be very competent and on top of all of the changing laws. He always answers my questions quickly and I am very happy with the services he provides.
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02 Jun, 2016 by Cassandra kalos
Mr. Grodberg was very professional, sincere, and practical. I felt comfortable discussing my situation and he was able to provide me with all the facts and options at hand. He's a straight shooter and that's a quality I really appreciated. I would definitely recommend his service to anyone.
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12 Aug, 2015 by Nancy
Harold Grodberg was very knowledgeable, very helpful and gave us excellent guidance as our lawyer. He never failed to return calls or have data ready for review.
He was a sympathetic listener and went out of his way to make a house call so that papers would be signed on time.
We were pleased with his law firm and would not hesitate to recommend him.
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24 Jul, 2015 by Catherine
Not only is Harold Grodberg extremely knowledgeable in elder law, he is also very good at what he does. His care and concern for his client's best interest is so much a part of who he is and how he practices law. Harold challenges himself to come up with a 'better way' for his clients. He was instrumental in allowing my father to remain in his home and to be cared for at home which was my father's wish. It also doesn't hurt that Harold has a great sense of humor and makes one heck of a cup of coffee! Thanks for everything, Harold.
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29 Dec, 2018 by Em
Peter has ably assisted my family over the past 10 years, providing a rare combination of professional expertise and wisdom in navigating family relationships. He has handled both of my parents' estates, as well as that of my brother. I served as power of attorney and co-executor for all three, so I have worked closely with Peter throughout this work. Prior to their passing, he helped our family with comprehensive estate planning by suggesting and implementing a careful program of trusts and real estate transfers. My brother had Down Syndrome, and Peter understood and assisted us with all the complications of special needs law.
Only recently did I discover that Peter has an LLM, additional training beyond his JD, in taxation law, and he lectures at Boston University in probate and family law.
Beyond the technical aspects, Peter has been a friend and trusted advisor to our family. His caring approach is evident in all of his work. I recommend Peter Frasca without hesitation for any estate and taxation law needs.
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22 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Peter represented me and my family our father's estate. He was very responsive and explained things in a way that was easy to grasp. He made an emotional matter much easier to deal with. We recommend him highly.
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07 Mar, 2011 by Joseph hakim
In my capacity as a commercial real estate broker specializing in single tenant retail, I come across a lot of deals that would create a problematic tax situation for the buyers; the most complicated of which is the taxes associated with "phantom income". Most brokers and lawyers I've dealt with have not been able to work out this issue. When I contacted Peter Frasca he displayed a tremendous amount of knowledge on this issue and was able to advise my clients on a number of complicated deals. He is now my main resource attorney for all of these types of deals.
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20 Feb, 2020 by Amy
It is a huge relief to get your affairs in order and to know things are in place for your family. We appreciated Joe Morana's thoughtful approach. He thoroughly explained our choices and made what we thought was complicated and overwhelming very simple. This is a service that every family needs not just the very wealthy. I highly recommend Attorney Morana.
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07 Feb, 2020 by Tony
Joseph Morana is an incredibly thorough attorney whom I had the pleasure of dealing with some years ago. His methodical approach to Estate and Special Need Planning has helped me greatly and allowed me to survive a period of disability in a much better position. I find him personable, helpful, considerate, and empathetic. He really does not miss a thing, and I highly recommend him to anyone.
My next step is to finalize a will and I look forward to sitting down with Joe and getting this done, and I know it will be done properly so I do not have to worry.
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07 Feb, 2020 by Eric
Joseph Morana is absolutely encyclopedic when it comes to estate planning. Any concerns my family and I had were addressed like he had dealt with them a hundred times before but with sensitivity, realizing that it was all new to us. I recommend without reservations.
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06 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Steinhoff successfully and efficiently repaired an estate which another attorney had neglected for nearly 3 years, allowing my sister and I to finally receive full title to our deceased father's house. Finally, some well deserved closure. Thank you Mr. Steinhoff, I will recommend you to all I know and will surely contact you should I need an attorney again.
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26 Feb, 2013 by Bob
I am a lawyer that practices in the area of estate planning and elder law. I occasionally run into a problem that I need help with. I have not found a question that Dave Steinhoff does not know the asnwer to. Other lawyers consult him because he is the expert. Individual clients should too.
I have recently testified for him in a probate case where he was the trial attorney. He won his case and did a fantastic job in the trial preparation (which is the key to winning in litigation) and in the courtroom.
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18 Dec, 2012 by Hugh
This was a very welcome effort to settle a trust that was locked until a certain age for me and my siblings. We had given up hope until David tired a different approach and worked with the bank.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Tim
When getting a divorce the outcome is probably 90% is decided before you hire a lawyer. I contacted 2 other lawyers prior to finding Mrs. Howell and the only conversation was only price and retainer. My first meeting with Mrs. Howell was questions about the issues some history and a guesstimate of the outcome and then the price and retainer. Mrs. Howell makes herself highly visible throughout the process. Her pace is extremely fast to help keeping the billable hours as low as possible. She stepped up to do process my wife layer would normally do to reduce the cost the overall lawyer cost. Another major item is her negotiating skills to help change the outcome. Nobody wants this but what it could have been verses the final decision I am pleased with. She is Awesome at what she does.
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03 Dec, 2022 by Gretchen
I am 80 years old, and needed a specific lawyer for elder will information. Donnia Howell was fantastic, delightful, caring and confident. My will documents were finished without a rush, She explained everything completely and easily. I had a happy experience getting this done with a person I truly liked and completely trusted. Her office is relaxing and she also had free parking right in front of the office.
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06 May, 2019 by Renee
I wish I would have known Donnia 16 years ago when my husband first filed for divorce! I was referred to Donnia by a friend to help with a child support modification issue that I was faced with. She was so kind and compassionate and really helped me work through the situation I was currently facing. She has a warmth about her that makes you feel like you've known her forever; however, she's very professional and knows how to help you navigate the crazy legal system. I highly recommend Donnia Howell!
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06 Oct, 2017 by Patrick goodreau
Attorney Connolly is the first person I go to if I have questions regarding financial planning or trusts. He is well informed and able to quickly explain the complicated areas of financial advising with ease.
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08 Jul, 2015 by Ashley wilburn, j.d.
As a fellow attorney, it is often hard to sit back an allow an attorney to his job in representing you. During my divorce, I had complete confidence that Attorney Connolly would represent my interests with extreme professionalism and expertise. He kept me well informed of the proceedings, walked me through all of my concerns and handled my case in an efficient and expedited manner. I highly recommend him!
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28 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Attorney Connolly represented me in a real estate purchase transaction and handled all aspects in a professional, efficient, and effective manner.
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04 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Deward assisted guided me through a probate of an estate. It was quite the process, and he was awesome every step of the way. There is absolutely no reason to go anywhere else with any relevant legal matter that he can assist with.
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11 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Excellent lawyer, fairly priced with an excellent understanding of estate planning. I got the results I needed within a relatively short amount of time. I would highly recommend Mr. Houck.
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11 Aug, 2017 by James
Deward helped my wife and I put together a complicated Family Trust involving a legacy ranch and other assets. He gave form and legal text to our collection of thoughts and wishes. The final product has turned out very good. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends to help them with their Wills and Trusts. He is also very good at genealogy.
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15 Sep, 2021 by Cyrus
Jennifer is great with employment law, intellectual property, and competition. She defended us against three large law firms in a jury trial. Her professionalism, sense of humor, and expertise kept us moving forward and winning our case against the plaintiff who had hired three large law firms.
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23 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
I called Jennifer for some legal advice on a case I'm currently involved in. She was very responsive and gave me advice that was helpful. I really appreciated her taking the time to listen. I could tell just from our brief conversation that she is honest and easy to communicate with. Would recommend her.
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24 Jan, 2019 by Bart
Jennifer handled my case with the utmost expertise and professionalism that I could ask for. She dealt primarily with my power of attorney representative on an ongoing basis. The case was handled to my satisfaction and settlement was agreed upon by myself. my representative and Jennifer Lynch's law office.
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13 Sep, 2017 by Michelle
I highly recommend this team for any real estate transactions you may have. Everything was handled professionally and my transaction went very smoothly. My biggest concern was responsiveness and his paralegal Stephanie never made me wait for an answer. They are a great team to work with.
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25 Aug, 2017 by Alyssa
I have worked with David on several transactions over the last few months and they have all went extremely well due to his knowledge and responsiveness. His paralegal, Stephanie Merillo, is also extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend David Faloni.
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19 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
I've been using David Faloni for over 5 years now for all my legal matters. I can't say enough good things about David and his staff of professionals. His rates are the best around. David takes a great personal interest in each and every person. I have recommended many people to David. He recently handled my house closing. He arrived early to the closing and everything was in perfect order thanks to David and Stephanie his Senior Paralegal. The buyers lawyer had dropped the ball on so many items and David and his team went above and beyond to get things accomplished so I was able to close on time. He stayed for the entire closing unlike the buyers lawyer who said hello and left the closing to her staff to handle. Afterwards David offered to take us to lunch. This firm is a 10+ in my book
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15 Apr, 2011 by Ed
Dan is my idea of a perfect attorney.
- priced reasonably
- transparent process
- communicates often
- does exactly what he says he will
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31 May, 2010 by Susan
Dan listened and questioned to create a draft. He then allowed us to amplify and make alterations to the draft. Then he rechecked to results. We were able to gain all of the paperwork we needed at a nominal expense - yet he spent a great deal of time being sure that we were taken care of courtesly and correctly.
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27 May, 2010 by Ken schaffer
Dan has done just great work for our family with regard to trust and elder law and my varied business interest. Our company operates in 46 states and we have several partners and he has always been there providing council and practical resolution to the issues we face. I have worked with many attorneys in almost 40 years in business and Dan is by far the best.
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29 Jun, 2017 by Vicki
Kim is excellent in court. She is always prepared to a fault. She listens intently in court. She presents herself as fair, reasonsble, & balanced. Judges appreciate her calm & humble demeanor. She is honest, sensible, & conducts all business with integrity. She has never padded her billing hours, when her hourly rate is already more than reasonable. She is not your routine unscrupulous attorney.
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06 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Kim, is professional, knowledgeable, understanding & great to have as a lawyer when you are going through a huge life change. She made our separation go as smoothly as possible & I am so grateful
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04 Aug, 2015 by Ida
Kim Westhusing-Kass was efficient, fast and extremely clear on what our options were regarding guardianship through the court. She processed our paperwork in an incredibly short amount of time and helped us to make a dead-line we thought was unreachable. I would highly recommend Kim for anyone needing the services of a great lawyer!
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16 Sep, 2022 by Michael
Excellent attorney. Josh Mozell did a fantastic job handling the conservatorship case of my mom. Despite a very contentious opposing party, his strategy, legal expertise and guidance was spot on. Highly recommend! A+++
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26 Feb, 2019 by Karen
We were visiting AZ from out of state and found ourselves in a traumatic situation. We needed a lawyer and Josh Mozell was excellent in helping us resolve our case and outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Words cannot express our heart felt thanks to him. Thank you Josh Mozell.
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22 Nov, 2016 by Emily
I worked with Josh as opposing counsel on a recent litigation case. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the laws and issues we were dealing with. He was always responsive, candid and friendly as well. It was enjoyable to be able to work so well with opposing counsel. while both still representing our clients' best interests. I look forward to working with him again!
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03 Jul, 2014 by James w.
Attorney Jackson is an excellent professional - competent, knowledgeable and personable. She listens and advises after fully understanding the client's goals or wishes and then has a plan of action. Her billing practices are above reproach - reasonable, fully documented and work specifically described. She never strays from her level of expertise and knowledge.
This recommendation is based on personal positive experience working with her and knowing her excellent work habits and from positive feedback from client referrals.
Sunny J
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16 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
This lawyer advised me on business and tax matters at a time when I was facing government audits. She was astute, capable, and caring. Thanks to her wise counsel, nearly all of my issues have successfully resolved. The right advice at the right time made all the difference. I recommend Ms. Jackson and her firm.
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17 Dec, 2013 by Lisa
I highly recommend Kris Jackson for all of your estate planning and probate needs. She is highly knowledgeable in this area of law and very responsive. I have referred many clients to her and they have always been more than satisfied with the legal services that have been provided. She is an exemplary lawyer and considered one of Orlando's best.
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What an Elder Law Lawyer Can Do for You
An elder law lawyer specializes in legal issues that affect older adults, their families, and caregivers. These lawyers handle a broad range of topics, including estate planning, Medicaid and Medicare, long-term care planning, guardianship, elder abuse, and retirement planning. The goal of an elder law lawyer is to protect the rights, finances, and well-being of elderly individuals and to help them plan for future healthcare and financial security.
If you or a loved one is aging and facing challenges related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters, an elder law lawyer can provide essential guidance to protect your rights and interests as you age.
When Should I Hire an Elder Law Lawyer?
Hiring an elder law lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where older adults need help with legal, financial, or healthcare-related decisions. Common reasons to hire an elder law lawyer include:
- Estate planning: If you want to create or update a will, set up trusts, or ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, an elder law lawyer can help with comprehensive estate planning.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning: If you need help qualifying for Medicaid to cover long-term care or need advice on navigating Medicare benefits, a lawyer can guide you through the application process and protect your assets.
- Long-term care planning: If you’re concerned about paying for nursing home care or assisted living, a lawyer can help you create a financial plan and explore options for government assistance.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If a family member is unable to make decisions due to age-related cognitive issues, an elder law lawyer can assist in setting up legal guardianship or conservatorship to ensure their care.
- Elder abuse and exploitation: If you or a loved one is experiencing physical, emotional, or financial abuse, an elder law lawyer can help you take legal action to stop the abuse and recover damages.
- Retirement planning: Elder law lawyers can assist with planning for retirement, including managing pensions, Social Security, and other retirement income.
- Special needs planning: If you have a disabled family member who requires special care, an elder law lawyer can help create trusts or other legal arrangements to ensure their long-term financial and healthcare needs are met.
What Does an Elder Law Lawyer Do?
An elder law lawyer provides a wide range of legal services to help older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging, healthcare, and estate planning. Their responsibilities often include:
- Drafting wills and trusts: Creating legal documents that outline how an individual’s assets will be distributed after death, ensuring that their wishes are honored.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning: Helping clients protect their assets while qualifying for government benefits to cover healthcare and long-term care costs.
- Establishing guardianships: Assisting families in setting up guardianship or conservatorship for loved ones who are unable to make decisions due to mental or physical incapacity.
- Protecting against elder abuse: Investigating claims of elder abuse or financial exploitation and representing the victim in legal actions to stop the abuse and seek compensation.
- Planning for long-term care: Developing strategies to cover the costs of nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care options without exhausting the elder’s financial resources.
- Managing probate and estate administration: Guiding families through the probate process to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed according to the law and their wishes.
- Setting up advance directives: Helping clients establish healthcare directives and powers of attorney to ensure their medical and financial decisions are carried out if they become incapacitated.
How Are Elder Law Lawyers Paid?
Elder law lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rate: Many elder law lawyers charge by the hour, especially for tasks such as drafting documents, handling legal disputes, or providing ongoing legal advice. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Flat fee: For specific tasks, such as drafting a will or setting up a trust, some lawyers charge a flat fee. This can range from $500 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the estate plan.
- Retainer: For long-term legal representation, such as managing a trust or handling guardianship matters, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers future legal work.
- Contingency fee: In some elder abuse or financial exploitation cases, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they recover compensation for the client. This fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or damages awarded.
Be sure to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how you will be billed and what the total cost of services might be.
How Much Does an Elder Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an elder law lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer’s experience, and the fee structure. General cost estimates include:
- Simple estate planning: Drafting basic documents, such as a will or power of attorney, may cost between $500 and $2,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s assets and wishes.
- Complex estate planning: Setting up more advanced estate plans, such as revocable or irrevocable trusts, Medicaid planning, or special needs trusts, can range from $2,000 to $10,000 or more.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: Legal fees for setting up guardianship or conservatorship often range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and whether disputes arise.
- Medicaid planning: Legal fees for Medicaid planning can range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the level of asset protection needed and the complexity of the individual’s financial situation.
Always ask for an estimate of fees during your initial consultation to ensure you understand how much the legal services will cost.
Top Questions to Ask an Elder Law Lawyer
Before hiring an elder law lawyer, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure they have the experience and expertise needed to handle your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with elder law cases?
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How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the best approach for my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your situation and what legal strategies the lawyer recommends. -
How long will the process take?
Whether it’s drafting an estate plan or setting up a guardianship, ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to take. -
Will you handle my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be working on your case directly. -
What documents should I bring to the consultation?
Ask the lawyer what documentation or information you should prepare for your consultation, such as medical records, financial statements, or prior legal documents.
How to Check the Credibility of an Elder Law Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable elder law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and experience:
- Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for elder law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in elder law and have experience with cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on elder law issues.
- Check for certifications: Look for certifications or affiliations with organizations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), which can indicate the lawyer’s dedication to elder law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with an elder law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Existing estate planning documents: If you have a will, trust, or power of attorney in place, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Financial records: Provide details of your assets, including bank accounts, investments, real estate, and retirement accounts, as well as any debts.
- Medical information: If the case involves guardianship or Medicaid planning, bring relevant medical records that detail the individual's health condition and care needs.
- Insurance policies: Bring information about health insurance, long-term care insurance, and any other relevant policies.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about your legal needs, the process, and the lawyer’s fees.
- List of family members or beneficiaries: Prepare a list of the individuals you want to include in your estate plan or who will be affected by the legal process.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and receive the best legal advice tailored to your needs.
