Elder Law Attorneys

Jack N. Alpern is the founder and shareholder in the Warren, Ohio law firm of Jack N. Alpern Co., L.P.A. Mr. Alpern graduated from the Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences earning a degree in history and political science. Mr. Alpern received his juris doctor degree from the Ohio State University College of Law, where he was the Read more...

With more than 30 years experience in private practice, Mark Costley has helped hundreds of North Carolinians with estate planning, trust and estate administration, planning for children and adults with special needs, business succession planning and business transactions, and family charitable and philanthropic counseling. Mark’s work involves elements of teaching, strategic analysis and planning, negotiation, documentation, and assisting clients in Read more...

Curtis Ford is a partner in the law firm of Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP. His practice focuses on Elder Law issues, including Long Term Care and Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning and Real Estate. Mr. Ford has had tremendous success in helping families preserve a legacy for their children. Experience Mr. Curtis Ford is a member and Fellow of Read more...

Michelle Scully Hobus is a partner in the law firm of Sterling & Tucker, LLP. Michelle Scully Hobus’ love of helping others has directed her career path from California to Calcutta, and ultimately led her to Hawaii, and to Sterling & Tucker. Since joining the firm in 2004, Ms. Hobus has assisted clients in preserving their financial legacies with estate Read more...

Ellen LaPlante is an attorney whose mission is to provide clients with guidance in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Medicaid Preparation. She is barred in Vermont and New York. Experience Ellen helps clients put together unique estate plans, including assistance with Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives. She also works with clients on Medicaid Planning and qualifying for Read more...

Christine McGuire is a partner of Power Law Firm LLP. The firm concentrates exclusively in the area of trust, estates and elder law with a specialization in tax saving opportunities for family wealth transfers and asset protection. Christine graduated with distinction from Rutgers University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. She was the honored recipient of the Best Read more...

Christopher J. Pettit is a founding partner in the law firm of Chris Pettit & Associates, P.C., a partnership of professional corporations in San Antonio. An accomplished and dynamic speaker, Mr. Pettit regularly presents educational seminars for the public as well as to private groups on the importance of proper estate planning and other insurance issues. Read more...

A graduate of Boston University School of Law, Scott P. Schomer is a frequent lecturer on estate planning and elder law issues, having discussed these important issues on local and national television. A seasoned courtroom advocate, Scott has obtained combined judgments and verdicts in excess of twenty-five million dollars for his clients. Scott has served as a member of the Read more...

Jonathan Linford was raised in Arizona as the oldest of seven children. At age 19, Jon served a two-year mission for his church on the islands of Tahiti. After returning to Arizona, he attended Brigham Young University in Utah, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Jon attended law school at the University of Arizona. During law school, Read more...

As the founder of the Los Angeles law firm, Wood Legal Group, LLP., Portia oversees a practice devoted to providing clients with the best in estate planning. From working at the prestigious Richardson Ober law firm as a civil litigator to opening her own practice, Portia has seen the challenges families face when a proper estate plan is not in Read more...

Ari J. Zaltz, Esq. attended the University of Maryland School of Law, where he focused on estate planning and elder law. Ari passionately believes in the importance of protecting and preserving his clients’ hard-earned assets during their lifetime and beyond, ensuring their wishes are carried out, and preventing family strife. His listening ear and excellent communication skills allow him to Read more...

Linda Amato is a New York City-based attorney in private practice. Linda’s unique background in asset management, health care, and law have developed her expertise in estate-planning matters, enabling her to identify and create optimal plans for each of her clients. Linda is passionate about working with individuals, families, and businesses. She is dedicated to helping her clients avoid probate, Read more...

Michael L. Cumpton is a founding partner in the law firm of Ryan, Hicks, Cumpton & Cumpton, LLP, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts and probate. He was born in Delhi, Louisiana in 1966. In 1988, he received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Northeast Louisiana University. In 1992, Mr. Cumpton received his Juris Read more...

Ronda M. Gabb founded the law firm of Ronda M. Gabb & Associates, LLC “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice”, with offices in Covington and Metairie. Ronda often lectures to professional and community groups regarding estate planning and elder law. Her law practice is entirely devoted to Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, Successions and Administrations, Elder Law, Medicaid, Read more...

Randall Holmgren’s practice focuses exclusively on estate planning, asset-protection planning, and business succession planning. Estate planning includes protections aimed at eliminating federal and state death taxes — and the delays, hassles and costs of probate.  Many clients act on Randy’s suggestions to establish educational trusts to help descendants improve their qualifications in trades, businesses or professions.  Similar trusts are also Read more...

Mr. Laughton is an estate planning and elder law lawyer in his 35th year of law practice. He is committed to your peace of mind and solving your problems by providing personalized legal services in a highly ethical, professional, solution oriented, and cost effective manner. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, Mr. Laughton is committed to Read more...

Stephen A. Mendel is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national organization that serves the needs of legal professionals whose practices focus on estate planning and asset protection. The Academy fosters excellence among its members and helps them deliver the highest possible service to their clients. Stephen A. Mendel provides a broad spectrum of strategies Read more...

James Plitz (“Jim”) was born and raised in central New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of New Jersey, and attained his Masters in Business Administration from Lehigh University. For the next 10 years, Jim worked as a project manager for a number of fortune 100 companies. Despite his success in this area, Jim Read more...

Deborah Sexton, C.P.A., J.D., L.L.M., combines an extensive background in accounting with a wide range of legal experience to provide her clients with a uniquely practical perspective. An attorney since 1983, she now devotes her practice primarily to estate planning and real estate. Education After obtaining her undergraduate degree in accounting from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, Deb worked Read more...

Edward Lowe is an associate attorney at the law firm of Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. where he practices exclusively in the area of Estate Planning. Mr. Lowe grew up in Preston, Connecticut and he received his Bachelor of Science with high honors from Eastern Connecticut State University, where he majored in accounting. Experience Mr. Lowe is admitted to practice Read more...