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Attorney Mark Munson Receives Certification in Elder Law

October 14, 2013

The National Elder Law Foundation recently certified Mark Munson as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) – one of ten in the state of Wisconsin. The certification program, the only one approved by the American Bar Association for elder law, has been developed to identify lawyers who have the enhanced knowledge, skills, and experience to be properly identified as certified elder law attorneys to the public.

Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Illinois and South Dakota, Mr. Munson principally advises clients in the areas of elder law, public benefits (including special needs trusts), estate and trust planning, and taxation. Mr. Munson regularly advises clients in the areas of asset protection and medical assistance eligibility. He also assists clients with probate and estate administration, trust administration and guardianship. Mr. Munson is very active within the professional elder law community. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), including its Wisconsin chapter. He has presented on trusts and taxes at the organization’s last two annual meetings, which draws elder law attorneys from across the country.

Elder law is one of the fastest growing fields in the legal profession. As loved ones age, the task of planning for their future care can be overwhelming. Elder law focuses on the financial, legal, and health care needs of individuals age 65 and older. As elder law advocates, Ruder Ware’s attorneys are committed to providing solutions to the needs and concerns of our clients and their families.

Services provided by Ruder Ware include:

  •  Nursing home and medical assistance planning
  • Asset protection – Gifting and divestment planning
  • Medicare and Medicaid benefits
  • Social Security benefits
  • Insurance analysis (including long-term care insurance)
  • Residential housing and other living options
  • Planning for individuals with special needs
  • Tax planning
  • Durable powers of attorney for property and finances
  • Health care powers of attorney
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Marital property agreements
  • Real estate
  • Guardianship
  • Conservatorship
  • Veterans’ benefits

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