Certified Elder Law Attorney

Special Needs Alliance

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Welcome

Welcome to the web site of the Law Office of Patricia A. Nelson-Reade, R.N., CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney). We are a law firm concentrating on the legal needs of older Americans and their families. The law firm assists persons of all ages in estate and tax planning, and has a special focus on the legal issues and life decisions which older individuals and their families must face.

Portland HeadlightThe firm also has focuses on special needs planning for disabled individuals so that a lawsuit settlement or an inheritance can be used to enhance the disabled individual's life without unnecessarily impacting public benefits that the individual may rely upon. We offer excellent legal services in a caring and respectful manner.

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**New Developments**
Department of Health and Human Services Passes Rule to Encourage Purchase of Long Term Care Insurance ... (more)

MaineCare No Longer Penalizing Transfers for Assisted Living Applications ... (more)