Ron M. Landsman, Elder Law Attorney -- Medicaid, Special Needs Trust, Estate Planning

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Volume III

Volume III, Number 4a – OK – Let’s Debate! (Exchange on the topic from the article from previous Landsman’s Lagniappe Liberals imagine a better future – Conservatives imagine a better past.)

Volume III, Number 3 – Will or trust? that is the question.

Volume III, Number 2 – Pay the Help!!!!! (Among other reasons – to avoid problems with Medicaid if you or a family member needs long term care); Don’t Sign That Living Will!!!!! … Without reading this …

Volume III, Number 1 – Preserve Medicaid for Seniors – Share Your Story; Beware Elderlaw Scaremongers; Special Needs Trusts – The Basics for Non-Specialized Professionals and Concerned Families – Part I

Volume II

Volume II, Number 9 – More on Long Term Care Insurance – Some very interesting comments; Success with D.C. Medicaid, Again – Agency Accepts Legality of “Gift and Return” Strategy

Volume II, Number 8 – The End of Long Term Care Insurance As We Know It? If It Is, Is that a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

Volume II, Number 7 – Estate Taxes, Crystal Balls and What Might Happen This Year and Why?; How not to select an elder law attorney …. from the “Guide to Retirement Living”

Volume II, Number 6 Maryland to pay $16 Million and Comply with the Law!; What I talked about at the SNT Workshop

Volume II, Number 5 – How are Nursing Homes, Private Schools and Ku Klux Klan chapters all alike?; Planning for Your Disabled Child – A non-Letterman List of Ten (plus One) Things to Do

Volume II, Number 4 – There will always be a Mississippi (“I am against it … but … I am for it. This is my stand. I will not retreat from it. I will not compromise.”); An elder law topic, finally – Medicare Part C

Volume II, Number 3 The Bright Light of Plagiarism – The Story Corps and Gran Torino on Talking to Elderly Parents (Dealing with trying to persuade elderly parent to move from the home into assisted living); The utility of end-of-life care counseling (A reasoned discussion about end-of-life counseling); Abraham Lincoln and Rick Blaine (Lincoln’s ability to act on reality)

Volume II, Number 2 – This just in ….Elderly pilot averts catastrophe in New York … (Value of experience in profession – lead in to Part Two of “How to Pick a Lawyer, or Not.”) and “Never trust anyone under 60″ or “How to Pick a Lawyer, or Not – Part Two”

Volume II, Number 1 – “Never trust anyone under 50″ (About the limits of expertise) and How to Pick a Lawyer – Part One

Volume I

Volume I, Number 8 – “Never trust anyone under 50″ (A lead-in to next issue’s lead story – how to choose a lawyer.) and The Economic Stimulus Package (A review of the details of the economic stimulus package enacted by Congress.)

Volume I, Number 7 – Smith v. McCann: Maryland has to comply with Federal law, and its own procedures, if it is to limits its obligation to enable Medicaid recipients to pay for medical services they got before eligibility.

Volume I, Number 6 – What is the relation between probate and probation? Does it explain why we have probate? What is probate, anyway?

Volume I, Number 5 – Announcement: I Have Stopped Practicing Medicine (Law of medical decisions – giving advice on medical decision-making.)

Volume I, Number 4 – The $69.50 Certified Deed – Scam or Rip-off? (What is wrong with the offer?)

Volume I, Number 3 - Simple Security Steps (Actions to do with respect to identity theft or credit card fraud.)

Volume I, Number 2 – When someone has died – turning back to the mundane (Dealing with issues after death, such as pensions, insurance, credit cards and bank accounts.)

Volume I, Number 1 - Should you sign a nursing home admission agreement for your mother? (What to do to minimize that risk?)

Testimonials

"The estate planning services recently provided to us by Ron M. Landsman, P.A. were thorough and very professionally handled. It was a great pleasure working with their attorneys who were consistently patient and helpful in guiding us through the complexities of developing comprehensive estate plans. I enthusiastically recommend this firm to anyone seeking top notch estate planning services."

~ Frederic, W., Silver Spring, MD

“Our experience with the firm of Ron Landsman was very positive. He helped us to accomplish our goal of securing our Mother's financial independence.”

~ Fred H., Rockville, MD

“I met Ron when we were on opposite sides of a case. Based on his knowledge level and professionalism, I have recommended Ron on numerous occasions. In addition, I have had Ron do work on behalf of our company. I could not be happier with his representation and the results.”

~ Samuel M., Lutherville, MD

“I will forever thank you for your kindness, compassion and professionalism when I was so fragile and desperate. You make me smile when I think so often of you and your team. I love you all. I am 85 and very well.”

~ Mamie M., Washington, DC

“Knowledgeable, experienced, professional, courteous and diligent. Ron and his team gave me the sense of confidence I needed to know the matter was in the right hands. I continue to use Ron’s services, and referrals, on a regular basis with that same sense of confidence.”

~ Blair T., Washington, DC

"Ron helped with prudent planning that provided our parents with the best in medical care and housing. When the time came, he guided us through the extremely complicated and tedious task of applying for Medicaid. We could not have done this without Ron and his excellent staff."

~ Bill S., Silver Spring, MD

"I began using the office of Ron Landsman after the sudden death of my husband. We had been discussing the need for a new and updated will, but as so often happens had not proceeded in this matter. Having three adult children in different stages of their own lives, and not having had a discussion with my husband as how to change the very old will which he had left me practically emotionally paralyzed as to how to proceed. I had many questions - the "if-then" type. Both Ron Landsman and Kimberly Kasberg were patient beyond expectation in explaining the possibilities and consequences of the many options I considered. They were a sensitive and reassuring influence when dealing with my many phone calls and were both kind and extremely helpful in answering my questions."

~ Beth F., Silver Spring, MD

"Ron Landsman came very highly recommended to me. At our first meeting or two, he laid out what our plan should be to accomplish our needs. Ron was right on and our goals were met with minimum complications. He and his staff were always responsive and reliable.

We thank them for their professionalism and courtesy."

~ Peter B., Washington, DC

"My entire family remains very grateful to our wonderful lawyer, May-Lis Manley. She helped us to obtain outstanding results, and she did it while sharing a warm and engaging personality with all. I would not hesitate to recommend her, and the entire firm, to all my friends, family, and colleagues."

~ Michael G., Boyds, MD

"Ron,

I am glad to have the opportunity to compliment you on the assistance you have given my 93 yr old mother. As an attorney, I have been impressed with the quality of your no nonsense, get it done approach to elder care law. I am particularly impressed with your staff and their interpersonal skills in handling both me and my mother in explaining the intricacies of the public assistance programs. You and your staff deserve high praise."

~ Douglas F., Potomac, MD

Ron M. Landsman, Elder Law Attorney — Medicaid, Special Needs Trust, Estate Planning

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