Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys in Williamsville, NY
The Law Offices Of Lisa J Allen has provided comprehensive legal services for over 25 years, specializing in elder law, disability law, estate planning, trusts and estates, and Medicaid planning. Our attorneys deliver personalized legal strategies to protect clients' assets, ensure long-term care readiness, and preserve family financial security. With deep expertise in Supplemental Needs Trusts and probate administration, we serve families across Erie and Niagara Counties.Our team combines academic excellence with community leadership, maintaining active roles in legal education and professional organizations. We offer flexible appointments including evening hours and home visits to accommodate client needs while upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and client advocacy.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Trusts & Estates
Asset Protection
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized elder law expertise
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in legal professional organizations
- We provide personalized Medicaid eligibility planning strategies
- Our team includes certified continuing education instructors for financial professionals
- We maintain active community involvement through legal education initiatives
What people say
Exceptional legal guidance
Compassionate professionals
Thorough Medicaid planning
Personalized attention
Extensive experience
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, living wills, and trusts to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our attorneys help clients establish healthcare proxies and powers of attorney while minimizing tax liabilities. With personalized strategies, we protect your legacy and provide peace of mind for your family's future.
Medicaid Planning
Our specialized Medicaid eligibility planning protects assets while ensuring access to necessary long-term care. We develop customized strategies including personal residence trusts and Medicaid qualifying trusts. Our team helps families navigate complex regulations to preserve financial security while meeting care needs for elderly or disabled loved ones.
Trusts & Estates
We establish various trust structures including Supplemental Needs Trusts to protect assets and maintain benefits eligibility. Our services cover probate administration, estate tax planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer. We help clients implement deed transfers with life estates and other advanced strategies to safeguard property and investments for future generations.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses unique challenges faced by older adults and their families. We handle guardianships, nursing home admission issues, and disability planning. Through proactive legal strategies, we help clients maintain independence while ensuring proper care arrangements and financial protections are in place for aging individuals.
Disability Law
We provide specialized legal solutions for families with disabled members, including Supplemental Needs Trusts that preserve government benefits. Our attorneys assist with special needs planning for personal injury settlements and develop comprehensive strategies to ensure lifelong care and financial security while maintaining eligibility for essential support programs.
People
Lisa J. Allen
Attorney & Founder
Lisa J. Allen specializes in trusts, estates, and elder law with over 25 years of experience. She teaches at the University at Buffalo School of Law and has received multiple legal excellence awards including New York Super Lawyer recognition.
Lauren E. Cimerman
Elder Law Attorney
Lauren Cimerman focuses on elder law planning and estate administration. A 2023 honors graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law, she brings fresh perspective to elder law matters while maintaining active involvement in the Buffalo theater community.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in elder law, estate planning, trusts and estates, Medicaid planning, and disability law. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal solutions for families preparing for long-term care needs and asset protection.
How can you help with Medicaid eligibility?
Our attorneys develop customized Medicaid qualification strategies including asset protection plans and trust structures that help clients meet eligibility requirements while preserving family assets for future generations.
Do you offer home visits for clients?
Yes, we provide home visits by request to accommodate clients who have difficulty traveling to our office, ensuring they receive necessary legal services in their preferred environment.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our team includes attorneys with over 25 years of experience, legal educators, and award recipients including New York Super Lawyers. We maintain active roles in professional organizations and community legal education initiatives.
How do you handle special needs planning?
We create Supplemental Needs Trusts that protect government benefits eligibility while ensuring financial security for individuals with disabilities, including specialized planning for personal injury settlements and family estate transfers.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We also offer evening appointments to accommodate clients' schedules and provide flexible scheduling options for home visits.
