$ 250-350 per hour
About E.
Biography
I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney dedicated to serving the needs of the elderly and disabled. My practice primarily focuses upon Elder Law as well as tax law and the preparation of tax returns. I, and my firm, offer clients comprehensive solutions to their legal concerns.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
35%
18 years | 52 cases
Tax
30%
18 years | 540 cases
Probate
25%
18 years | 105 cases
Real Estate
10%
18 years | 35 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of E. Spencer Bates
78 Main Street, Suite 303, Northampton, MA, 01060
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Experience
Honors
2006
Cum Laude, Syracuse University College of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Gerard, Ghazey, & Bates, P.C.
2007 - Present
Associate Attorney, Gerard & Ghazey, P.C.
Associations
2020 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationBoard of Directors
2018 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMassachusetts Chapter Board Member
2014 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationCELA
2011 - Present
NAELA JournalArticles Editor
2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts chapter)
2016 - 2017
Highland Valley Elder ServicesBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Treehouse FoundationTreasurer and Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
MassHealth Application
Application approved
MassHealth Application
Application approved
MassHealth Application
Application approved
MassHealth Application
Approved
Hampshire County Probate Contest
Settlement in favor of client
Fair Hearing Appeal
Appeal denied; not appealed further
MassHealth Fair Hearing
Nursing Home Discharge
Discharge denied
Hampshire Superior Court - 30A Appeal
ongoing
MassHealth Application
Application approved - saved family close to $1million
Education
2006
Syracuse University College of Law
JD
N/A
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2015
Veterans Benefit Seminar
Veterans Benefits
2015
Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council
Ethical Marketing to Elderly Clients
2015
MassNAELA Meeting
Estate Recovery - Deferrals and Exemptions
2015
MassNaela Dinner Meeting
Estate Recovery
2015
CT NAELA Annual Meeting
Commoditization of Elder Law
2012
Southampton
MassHealth & Medicaid
2012
Seminar
Estate Planning vs. Elder Law
2012
Northampton Senior Center
Community Based MassHealth
2012
Medicaid and Estate Planning
MassHealth
2012
Amherst Senior Center
Estate Planning versus Elder Law
Publications
2015
NAELA Journal
Continue Commoditization of Elder Law Services
2013
NAELA Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1, Spring 2013
Case Note: Lopes v. Department of Social Services
2012
NAELA Journal
Reverse Mortgages - Introduction
2012
NAELA Journal
Someday this will all be yours: Book Review
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Transfer of assets (i.e., property) to spouse and Medicaid eligibility implications in the state of Massachusetts.
23 Jun 2014
Q&A
My Biological Father died and the estate went to my step-mother. No will was filed. She just passed away. what our rights in MA
09 Dec 2012