Ruthann P. Lacey

Ruthann P. Lacey

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Elder law Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Medicaid & Medicare

3212 Northlake Parkway, # 451167, Atlanta, GA

About Ruthann

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys: Providing for the unique legal and financial demands of senior citizens, their adult children and individuals with special needs

33 years

40%
Trusts 40%

Planning for aging and disability with Trusts, and administering settlement protection and special needs Trusts for the benefit of the beneficiary

33 years

40%
Medicaid and Medicare 20%

Planning to maintain eligibility or to become eligible for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income

33 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-600 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Ruthann P Lacey, PC

3212 Northlake Parkway, # 451167, Atlanta, GA, 30345

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Ruthann P. Lacey's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by lynsee | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

great people and service for our wills

it was great to meet all of you and your services are great and our wills are done with good work and followed what we said and talked about and handling our special needs children now adults too take care god bless lynsee ohran cain

Posted by Ingrid | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Creation of Special Needs Trust for my son, Robert Coleman

We have been very much pleased with Ms Lacey's work and advice in setting up a trust for our disabled adult son/stepson. We had long since learned that he was not eligible for disability even though he was born with defects which had contributed to the difficulty, simply because he had worked until ...growing physical problems made further work impossible ten years ago, and because we had been able to support him since. MS Lacey counseled us about setting up the Special Needs Trust, which will help considerably if it can (as we hope) make him eligible for SSI and Medicaid. It is an ideal solution for us since we can still continue to contribute, within manageable limits, to his care and support. Robert has reviewed the document and is also pleased with it and its provisions.

Posted by Amy | March 18, 2010 | Elder Law

Approachable, knowledgable, and caring

My husband and I went to see Ms. Lacey with some very specific questions regarding my mother's affairs. She was thorough in answering our questions, addressed issues that may arise in the future,and educated us about the eligibility requirements of Medicare and Medicaid. We walked out of our meeting... with a task list, and good, solid advice. She was so helpful and we will not hesitate to call upon her again!

Posted by Marilyn | March 10, 2010 | Estate Planning

My favorite lawyer!

Over the past five years, Ruthann Lacey has drafted my Will and Powers of Attorney, has helped me sell my real estate in another state, and has walked with me through the probate of my husband's Will. I relied on her heavily after my husband's death, and don't know how I would have gotten through th...e maze of legal and financial issues that needed to be addressed then if not for Ruthann's assistance. She has shown herself always to be professional, yet approachable and compassionate.

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Ruthann P. Lacey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brittne Jackson

Elder law lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lacey is very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of elder law. She is detailed oriented and client focused."

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Jamie Casino

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Houston Smith

Trusts lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"My firm and I have worked with Ruthann on several cases going back more than 5 years on a variety of issues involving young persons who suffered terrible physical losses and needed financial planning and special needs trusts, etc. Ruthann takes the time to explain complicated legal issues to clients in such a way that they both understand the legal work to be done and feel very comfortable having Ruthann on their side. I recommend her without reservation."

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Mary Galardi

Elder law lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruthann provides excellent service to her clients and as a result, I have referred many of my clients to her who are in need of advice relating to elder law issues."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics

2010

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics

2009

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics

2007

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics

2007

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics

2005

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney at Law, Ruthann P. Lacey, P.C.

1993 - 1995

Attorney at Law, William H. Overman, PC

Associations

2008 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Director

2005 - Present

Council of Advanced Practitioners

Member

2004 - Present

Lawyers Foundation of Georgia

Life Fellow

2003 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Elder Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

Special Needs Alliance

Member

1999 - Present

DeKalb Estate Planning Council

Member

1995 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1994 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2006 - 2009

Special Needs Alliance

Director

2005 - 2007

State Bar of Georgia, Elder Law Section

Chair

1996 - 2010

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Matter of Shandra Tamkia Taylor

Petition to Establish Special Needs Trust granted

In Re: Matter of James M. Godwin

Petition for Judicial Reformation of Trust granted

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Education

1992

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Plaintiff's Personal Injury

Special Needs Trusts and Set Asides

2010

Park Springs Panel Discussion

Planning for Aging

2010

Elder Law

What's so Special about Special Needs Trusts?

2009

WellStar Luncheon Estate Planning Program

Elder and Special Needs Law Update

2009

Plaintiff's Personal Injury

Special Needs What? Know when Special Needs Trusts are Necessary

2008

Special Needs Trusts

Special Needs Trusts

2007

Special Needs Trusts

Special Needs Trusts

2007

Special Needs Trusts

Special Needs Trusts: Administration Issues

2007

NAELA Symposium

Marketing a Special Needs Law Practice

2007

Guest Professor of Law

Elder and Special Needs Law

2004

GTLA Annual Seminar

Overview of Special Needs Trusts for a Trial Attorney

2004

Elder Law

What is a Special Needs Trust and Why might my Client need One?

Publications

2004

Exceptional Parent "Does My Child Need a Guardian?"

2004

"A Will is Not Enough in Georgia" Chapter 10: A Medicaid Qualifying Plan

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