Tom is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) and the Massachusetts Chapter of NAELA. He has also achieved the CELA* (Certified Elder Law Attorney) designation through the National Elder Law Foundation (www.nelf.org), the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law, and is a certification that only about 5% of the elder law attorneys in Massachusetts have achieved.
He is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and is also a Certified Financial Planner™. He is also recognized in Boston Magazine as a Six Year (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) Five Star Wealth Manager. He has developed one of the largest client bases in the area, helping thousands of families with complex legal and financial plans, accessing the many benefits that cover elder care costs, and protecting estates from probate and long term care costs.
Families and referring professionals can be assured that they will receive guidance from an attorney with an in-depth, working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly and disabled.
*Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation
She is VA accredited and assists Veterans and/or their surviving spouse who served during designated war time periods, to access the valuable Aid & Attendance Pension to help cover care costs at home, or in an Assisted Living Facility. When considering applying for this important pension, it is critical to work with professionals who understand the implications of what happens when care needs change, especially when a nursing home may be needed in the near or even distant future.
