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Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esq., CELA®, is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Hobbs Legacy Law Group, LLC, a boutique law firm dedicated to elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, asset protection, and fiduciary advocacy. A Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Main Line Today Top Lawyer, Chester County Top Lawyer, and recipient of the WealthCounsel Member Scholarship Award, Rebecca is recognized for her leadership, legal excellence, and commitment to helping families navigate life's most important transitions through thoughtful planning, compassionate guidance, and practical solutions.
With offices serving clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, Rebecca focuses her practice on helping individuals and families protect what matters most through personalized planning and trusted legal counsel. Her practice encompasses elder law, Medicaid and long-term care planning, special needs planning, guardianships, estate planning, trust planning, estate and trust administration, and Orphans' Court litigation. She regularly advises families facing complex issues involving incapacity, long-term care costs, disability planning, and the administration of estates and trusts. She also represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and families in contested Orphans' Court matters and guardianship proceedings.
Rebecca is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) by the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This distinguished certification recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated substantial experience, specialized knowledge, and a commitment to excellence in elder law. She is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present, and prosecute veterans' benefits claims.
Throughout her career, Rebecca has been recognized by her peers and the legal community for her professional achievements and dedication to client service. She was selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 through 2025 and was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2026. She has also been recognized as a Main Line Today Top Lawyer in 2025 and 2026 and has been named a Chester County Top Lawyer for multiple consecutive years, most recently in 2026. In 2025, Rebecca was honored as a recipient of the WealthCounsel Member Scholarship Award, a national recognition awarded to attorneys demonstrating leadership, dedication to advanced estate planning education, and commitment to serving individuals and families through thoughtful planning.
Rebecca is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys (PAELA), the Special Needs Alliance (SNA), and WealthCounsel. She serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association and is Co-Chair of the Association's Elder Law Committee. She also serves as an officer of the Montgomery Bar Association's Law Reporter and is actively involved in advancing education, mentorship, and professional development within the legal community.
A frequent lecturer and presenter, Rebecca speaks nationally and regionally on elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, fiduciary litigation, ethics, Medicaid planning, and emerging legal issues affecting older adults and individuals with disabilities. She is known for delivering practical, engaging, and accessible presentations that help professionals and families understand complex legal concepts and make informed decisions.
Through Hobbs Legacy Law Group, Rebecca is committed to providing personalized, modern, and client-centered legal services. She believes that every family's story is unique and that effective planning requires not only technical expertise, but also compassion, communication, and a deep understanding of each client's goals, values, and legacy. Her mission is to empower clients to make confident decisions, preserve family harmony whenever possible, and create lasting plans that protect future generations.
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Posted by Erin | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience
Rebecca Hobbs was hired to do our Last Will and Testimant. We were very pleased with her professionalism and expertise. She was able to answer all of our questions and walk us comfortable through each step of the process.
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2013
My Children's Futures Are Financially Secured
Attorney Hobbs helped my wife and I set up our Wills and created Trusts for our children in case of a tragedy. She walked us through ALL of our options and assisted us in making the best decisions according to our situation. She always displayed a professional and genuinely kind demeanor. We have ref...
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a true professional and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) as well as an excellent estate planning attorney and expert in tax law. She is a leader in the community and bar association and helpful to her colleagues as well as a pleasure to work with."
"Rebecca is an accomplished attorney who is responsive and sensitive to her clients' individual needs. I highly recommend Rebecca for Estate Planning and Elder Law."
"I had the opportunity to work in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the same area as Ms. Hobbs (Elder Law). During the period of time that I worked in Elder Law (2011-2012), I was able to see Ms. Hobbs' work first hand. She is very knowledgeable about the subject area and is an asset to the area of Elder Law."
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Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2017
The Five Star Award, Five Star Professional
2016
The Five Star Award, Five Star Professional
2015
Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), Supreme Court of Pennsylvania authorization by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF)
2010
Accreditation, Department of Veterans Affairs
2006
Merit List Award, Eastern University
2026 - Present
Owner/Managing Attorney, Hobbs Legacy Law Group
2013 - 2026
Partner, O'Donnell, Weiss & Mattei. P.C.
2009 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Steinbacher & Stahl
2008 - 2008
Intern, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
2007 - 2007
Intern, The Merna Law Group
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk, Law Office of Timothy Wade Roof
2019 - Present
ElderLawAnswersNational Director
2018 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationCo-chair of Elder Law Committee
2018 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationYLD Liaison to Elder Law Section Council
2013 - Present
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2013 - Present
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2013 - Present
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2009 - Present
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2009 - Present
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2006 - Present
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Assistance with qualification for Medicaid
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
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2018
Special Needs Planning
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Seminar
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2017
Elder Law Ethics
2016
PA Medicaid Update
2016
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The Importance of a Will and Power of Attorney
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2012
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