Emma R. Hemness, CELA As the founder of Hemness Faller Elder Law, located in Brandon, Florida, it might not be surprising to learn that Emma’s start in the legal profession stemmed from her relationship with her grandparents. “I always had a very strong relationship with both my grandmother and grandfather. When my grandmother [...]
Tara Anne Pleat, CELA, Immediate Past President Tara Anne Pleat, CELA, co-owns the law firm Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC, with offices in Clifton Park and Queensbury, New York. She focuses on special needs and traditional estate planning and administration, as well as long-term care planning. After graduating from the State University of New [...]
Elizabeth Noble Rollings Friman, Esq., Treasurer Elizabeth is a principal of Fleming & Curti, PLC and concentrates her practice in trust administration, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and estate planning. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a licensed private fiduciary. With the help of her team, she [...]
Christopher W. Smith, Esq., Vice President Christopher W. Smith, Esq., of Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC, Southfield, Michigan, focuses his practice on special needs, elder law and traditional estate planning. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan. Christopher’s interest in special needs law is grounded in personal experience. He has a [...]
This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA member Michelle M. Mulvena, of Mulvena Winston PC in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The firm focuses on disability and elder law, including special needs planning, long-term care, Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, estate planning, asset protection, and trust administration. When a child with disabilities reaches the age of [...]
This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA members Thomas Begley, Jr., CELA, and Emily Schurr of the Begley Law Group in Moorestown, NJ. The firm focuses on all areas of elder and disability law, including estate planning, special needs planning, special needs trusts, personal injury settlements, Medicaid planning and applications, estate and trust [...]
Navigating the legal system is daunting for most people. If you or a loved one is deaf or hard of hearing, the process can feel even more complex.
This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA members Thomas Begley, Jr., CELA, and Emily Schurr of the Begley Law Group in Moorestown, NJ. The firm focuses on all areas of elder and disability law, including estate planning, special needs planning, special needs trusts, personal injury settlements, Medicaid planning and applications, estate and trust [...]
The Special Needs Alliance has crafted a legislative solution to a significant problem facing disabled adult children.
INTRODUCING Logan Philipps. I tell people I am a developmental disability estate planning attorney. And then I give them my elevator speech. “I help people with disabilities and their families plan for the future. Individuals with special needs can’t inherit in the same way that typical individuals can. If they receive [...]