Amelia G. Crotwell

Amelia G. Crotwell

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Elder law Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

903 N Hall of Fame, Knoxville, TN

About Amelia

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Elder Law 80%

Life Care Planning, Asset Preservation Planning, Medicaid Planning, Disability Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Conservatorships, Veterans Benefits Planning, Social Security

25 years

80%
Estate Planning 20%

Planning for small and moderate estates; Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Last Wills, Advance Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and for Finances

27 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Elder Law of East Tennessee

903 N Hall of Fame, Knoxville, TN, 37917

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Amelia G. Crotwell's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Frank | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Amelia Crotwell and Elder Law of East Tennessee: highly recommend!

I have been using Elder Law of East Tennessee for over 10 years and would (and have) recommend them many times. They have always provided excellent assistance and information with legal, financial and other elder care issues. I started with estate planning for my mother, and for several years they ...helped with navigating financial and care benefits. In addition to their legal assistance, their team includes a valuable Care Coordinator. Then as next of kin, I was unexpectedly needing to care for an elderly cousin’s estate who died and left a mostly invalid mother in a nursing home. Complicating the situation, all her ID's, health cards, SSA, etc., had been stolen with her son’s wallet. ELET was able to assist in establishing a POA for her and estate related documents from nothing, so we could care for my aunt in her final months while handling her affairs and estate. They were always knowledgeable and friendly, aiding in various forms with four elderly relatives and their deaths. We could not navigate these challenging processes without them walking us through each phase that was unfamiliar to us. Our family highly recommends this team for estate planning prior to needing it.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Thorough and professional

Amelia and her team helped me navigate a challenging situation with a family member’s estate. Through her guidance, her tireless staff worked to walk me step by step through the process. Thank you!

Posted by Terry | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Review Amelia Crotwell

Amelia is very knowledgeable and professional. She is very thorough in preparation of legal documents and genuinely cares about her clients legal needs.

Posted by TK | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Satisfied

After consultation we hired Elder Law for legal service, estate planning and public benefits planning. We were in direr need because of health. As it turned out health has improved. So far after 4 months we have received legal and estate planning such as Last Wills and Testaments, Living Wills, etc.... So far have been very satisfied with service and particularly our Life Care Planning Attorney.

Posted by Sharon | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Guided us so well in caring for our mother with Alzheimer’s

At our first consultation with Amelia, my brother and I knew we had found the team to guide us in caring for our parents. Through the following years of in home care of our mother with Alzheimer’s, through our father’s care after her death, Amelia and her group were everything that we needed. They ar...e truly dedicated to giving families the support and expertise they need. I wish I could give them 10 stars, but they have my gratitude for life.

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Amelia G. Crotwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travenia Holden

Elder law lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amelia is the "go to" attorney for everything Elder Law. I have known her for a number of years. She and her staff are both respected and knowledgeable when it comes to all issues pertaining to Asset Management, Life Care Planning, Trusts, Estates, etc. It doesn't matter whether the issue is simple or complicated. I am glad she is someone I can call on and I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Hogg

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amelia is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney who works hard to find solutions for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Margaret Held

Elder law lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amelia does more than draft a will; she develops a deep understanding of the family dynamics, to protect her client's legacy, and also to help her client's family in the long run. Her model, combining he best of social work and law, will revolutionize this area of the law."

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Sarah Malia

Elder law lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Pillion

Elder law lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Attorney Amelia Crotwell because she possesses the knowledge, skill and experience to help seniors and their family members and loved find the right solutions for their needs. I met Amelia through the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association and I was very impressed with why and how she practices elder law."

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John Toy

Elder law lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Crotwell is a tireless advocate for her clients. She is a highly knowledgeable attorney who stays current on Elder Law in Tennessee."

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Olen Haynes

Trusts lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Amelia is excellent to work with and has a wealth of knowledge in special needs trusts."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Attorney, City View

2014

Peer Rating BV, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Attorney, City View

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale.com

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Certified Elder Law Attorney, Elder Law of East Tennessee

1999 - 2010

Attorney, McDonald Levy

1997 - 1999

Judicial Clerk to Hon. Gary R. Wade, Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee

Associations

2019 - Present

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

Vice President

2018 - Present

Special Needs Alliance

Member, strategic planning committee

2014 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Member, Executive Council

2009 - Present

Department of Veteran Affairs

Accredited Attorney

2005 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

Treasurer and Board of Directors

2014 - 2015

Tennessee Bar Association

Chair, Elder Law Executive Council

2013 - 2014

Tennessee Bar Association

Vice Chair- Elder Law Executive Council

2013 - 2014

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

Chair, Program Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Shoughrue v. St. Mary's Medical Center, Inc., 152 3rd 577 (Tenn. App. 2004)

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Education

1997

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Tennessee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

American Bar Association Techshow

Set up Your Practice for a Six Figure Payday

2014

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid Using Special Needs Trusts

2014

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid Crisis Planning & Assistance

2014

New Medical Criteria and Spend Down Techniques TennCare: Spend Down Techniques and Scenarios II

2014

Elder Law Forum Spend Down Strategies

2011

The Topics you Want: Elder Law, Disability & Estate Planning

Special Needs Trusts for Persons with Disabilities

Publications

Languages

English

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