Top Rated Elder Law Attorney in Grand Blanc, MI

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Accredited Attorney through the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel
• CELA* * Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, 2013

Bar/Professional Activity:

• U.S. District Federal Court
• Genesee County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
• Board of Directors for the Elder and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan
• President of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - Michigan Chapter, 2016
• Elected to ELDRS Council State Bar of Michigan Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, 2013

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

• Presenter at CLE required to maintain accreditation with VA, Presenter, Veterans Benefits and the Claims Administration Process, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), Institute For Continuing Legal Education, 2013
• Maneuvering Between VA Benefits and Medicaid Learn up-to-date information about changes in VA benefits and Medicaid to successfully maneuver between the two. Avoid disqualifying clients or their spouse for one benefit while planning for the other benefit. Understand how to get both VA benefits and Medicaid for a married couple without a reduction in benefits, plus how to get a Medicaid waiver and VA benefits at the same time, Presenter, Maneuvering Between VA Benefits and Medicaid, Elder Law Institute, 1st Annual, Institute For Continuing Legal Education, 2015
• Summary of Article in the Michigan Bar Journal: A holistic Medicaid plan requires advice and advocacy well before, during, and after the Medicaid application process. At times, a nursing home may be the most appropriate setting for a senior, but it need not be the final solution. The attorney’s plan should include steps to maximize the client’s care options; it is rare that a plan is narrowly focused on achieving Medicaid eligibility. Rather, it should incorporate Medicare, possible veteran’s benefits, long term care insurance, and appropriate care needs, Author, Holistic Medicaid Planning, Michigan Bar Journal, State Bar Of Michigan, 2014
• Everyday Elder Law Ethics: Grapple with real-world scenarios of common ethical problems through audience participation. Pinpoint who really is your client; clarify capacity issues and whether a senior is being unduly influenced; and contrast the ABA model rules with NAELA’s Aspirational Standards. Dig deep into ethical challenges that elder lawyers deal with every day and come away with practical solutions, Featured Speaker, 2nd Annual Elder Law Institute, Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2016
• Confidently Tackle the Claims Administration Process The Department of Veterans Affairs is tough to navigate. From the initial filing of a claim to judicial review, experts walk you through the types of claims commonly requiring a lawyer's assistance. Attend this companion to the Elder Law Institute to help your clients get the benefits they deserve. Benefits of Attending: Meet all VA CLE requirements* Advise veterans on general eligibility requirements secure disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pensions Appeal a denial of benefits Explore long-term care options for veterans in Michigan, Moderator and Presenter, Veterans’ Benefits and Claims: A Practical Approach, Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2016
• Successful elder law lawyers are compassionate, organized, and, ultimately, profitable. To build your practice, you need to deliver consistent, high-quality results using business principles, systems and processes, and technology. Identify your ideal elder law client and market effectively to them. Build a strong professional team to deliver the best customer service, maximize your billable time, and create the practice you've always wanted, Presenter, Running Your Elder Law Practice, Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2016
• Steve Riley, the creator of the Atticus “Double Your Revenue” Workshop, will moderate this session where you will hear the “secrets” of how these estate planning and elder law attorneys doubled their revenue. Attendees will also work on a short brainstorming exercise to help them start the process of increasing their revenue, Panel Member, The Elder and Estate Law Conference, Elder Counsel and Wealth Counsel, 2016
• State Bar of Michigan Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Fall Conference presentation on Veteran Benefits 101, Presenter, Veteran Benefits 101, State Bar of Michigan Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Fall Conference, 2016

Videos:

• Many families lose their entire life savings paying for long term care not knowing there are other options. This live #WebinarWednesdsay with Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney Robert D. Mannor explains how this governmental benefit can help you or a loved one who may be facing this next stage of life., Long Term Care Medicaid: What Is It & Can It Help Your Loved One?, 2020
• Learn the differences between a Will, a Trust, and the Essentials of every basic Estate Plan from Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney, Robert D. Mannor., Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning Basics, 2020

Educational Background:

• University of Michigan with a degree in Business Administration and Economics