Business Details
Trusted Legal Advocates for Special Education & Special Needs Planning
Kaeser Law Firm (KLF) is a modern legal practice dedicated to advocating for the educational rights of children with disabilities and providing specialized planning for families of special needs individuals. With over two decades of legal expertise, our firm combines personal experience as parents of children with special needs with professional legal acumen to protect clients' rights through collaborative communication and, when necessary, aggressive legal representation.We specialize in navigating complex frameworks like IDEA, FAPE, and the Lanterman Act while offering tailored strategies for preserving public benefits eligibility through tools like Special Needs Trusts and CalABLE accounts. Our practice emphasizes empowering families through education about IEP processes, early intervention services, and long-term financial planning, serving clients across Central and Southern California.
Services
Special Education Advocacy
IEP Assistance
Special Needs Trusts
Early Intervention Services
Public Benefits Preservation
CalABLE Account Planning
Advance Health Care Directives
Conservatorship Guidance
Highlights and features
- We combine 21+ years of legal experience with personal experience as parents of children with special needs
- Our practice focuses exclusively on special education law and special needs planning
- We maintain active memberships in leading disability advocacy organizations
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each family's unique circumstances
- Our attorney directly participates in all client cases from start to finish
Associations and certifications
- Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates (COPAA)
- Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP)
- California Bar Association
- Ventura Bar Association
Services
Special Education Advocacy
We advocate for children with disabilities to receive appropriate educational services through Individualized Education Programs. Our services include attending IEP meetings, challenging school district decisions, and ensuring compliance with federal and state special education laws. We help families navigate the complex process of securing necessary educational accommodations and services.
Special Needs Trusts
We create customized Special Needs Trusts to preserve government benefits eligibility while providing supplemental financial resources. Our planning ensures assets can cover quality-of-life expenses without jeopardizing access to programs like SSI and MediCal. We explain trust administration and funding strategies tailored to each family's circumstances.
Early Intervention Services
We assist families with California's Early Start Program for children under three years old. Our services include IFSP development, service coordination, and advocacy for appropriate early intervention therapies. We help resolve disputes regarding eligibility determinations and service provision through mediation or administrative processes.
CalABLE Account Planning
We guide families through establishing CalABLE accounts for disability-related expenses while maintaining public benefits. Our planning integrates these accounts with broader estate strategies to maximize financial resources for long-term care and support needs.
Legal Guardianship Planning
We provide comprehensive guidance on decision-making authority for adult children with disabilities. Our services include creating Advance Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney, and determining when formal conservatorship might be necessary while exploring less restrictive alternatives.
People
Kelly D. Kaeser
Attorney & Founder
Kelly Kaeser is a California-licensed attorney with over 21 years of legal experience and personal insight as a parent of a child with special needs. He founded KLF after transitioning from corporate law to special education advocacy, combining professional expertise with lived experience to protect disability rights.
Questions
What special education services do you help with?
We assist with IEP development, special education eligibility determinations, and ensuring appropriate educational placements for children with disabilities.
How do you help preserve government benefits?
We create specialized estate plans using tools like Special Needs Trusts and CalABLE accounts to maintain eligibility for SSI and MediCal.
Do you handle cases outside California?
Our practice focuses on clients within California due to state-specific disability laws and regulations.
What experience do you have with autism cases?
Our attorney is both a special needs parent and has extensive experience with autism-related educational and planning matters.
How do you handle disputes with school districts?
We employ collaborative approaches first, but can represent families in mediation, due process hearings, and litigation when necessary.
What planning tools do you use for long-term care?
We utilize Special Needs Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, and customized estate planning strategies.
