$ 250-250 per hour
also known as Ben deForest, Benjamin B deForest, LLC
IF YOU WISH TO CONTACT ME SIMPLY GO TO THE "LOCATION INFORMATION" AND MESSAGE ME AND PROVIDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND I WILL CALL YOU BACK.
I STRIVE TO RETURN MESSAGES THE SAME DAY IF POSSIBLE.
I AM AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH FAMILY AT NURSING HOME OR RESIDENCE. SERVING STARK, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, and MEDINA COUNTIES.
I have been in practice over 37 years with the last 27 years focused in the area of Elder Law, seeking to assist families with the sometimes daunting questions about Nursing Home Admissions and how to pay for care while also protecting as much of the family nest egg as possible.
Proper planning can require execution of the right legal documents, structuring assets, making gifts to ultimately benefit the children or other heirs, assisting in finding a proper Nursing Home, maximizing the assets and lifestyle of the "well" spouse at home, protecting assets from Medicaid Estate Recovery after Medicaid is achieved and planning for other end of life issues.
It is almost always better to plan early but it is also NEVER too late to plan even if the individual is about to enter the Facility or has ALREADY entered the facility. Generally speaking at least somewhere around 60% to 70% or more of the "Over-Resourced" amount can be protected, if not more, through the right techniques.
It is a rewarding area to guide families through the maze of Medicaid and to protect as much of their hard earned wealth as possible.
I am able to meet family at the Nursing Facility, Assisted Living Facility or the family residence. Or if the Children wish to meet with me privately first to discuss things that can be done as well.
I maintain the names and phone numbers of all Clients who have posted reviews of my services on this website should questions arise as to their being genuine. All of them are.
Benjamin B. deForest
Attorney at Law
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33 years
$ 250-250 per hour
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8161 Athens Ave. N.W., Massillon, OH, 44646
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Posted by Michelle | April 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My elderly Mother hired Ben to help facilitate the sale of her house and move her into a nursing home. Ben was upfront with fees, and was easily reached by phone, email, or text. He went above and beyond helping Mom get through the paperwork and helping us get her house sold quickly. As I live out of...
Posted by Kandice | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend his service took a lot of stress off of us and gave us time to care for our loved ones instead of worrying that they are going to lose everything they have worked for all there lives
Posted by Connie | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had the pleasure of being able to work with Benjamin he was very sweet, understanding and showed compassion. Unfortunately my mother passed away before she was approved, he was still willing to help me with everything else that I needed to have done, being that this is my first time ever dealing wi...
Posted by Michelle | August 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Deforest to do a Will and P.O.A. Documents for me.. I highly recommend him. He is very Professional & knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for his clients.. I have had him do my Parents documents then I also hired him later on for me.. If I have any further work done I will definitely...
Posted by John Morgan | August 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Benjamin led us thru the complexities of dealing with my sisters Medicaid application and was invaluable in savings us time in dealing with the documentation and interaction with Medicaid staff. He preserved assets and was prompt in answering questions.
"I have practiced nearly as long as Ben has, and have handled a couple of matters in which he also represented people. I can tell you that Ben is honest, highly qualified and experienced. If I needed an attorney to help my family in Elder Law, I would hire Ben."
"Benjamin is a very competent probate practitioner. He has been opposing counsel on a few cases and he is knowledgeable."
Probate lawyer
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Distinguished, Very High Rating Legal Ability, Ethical Standards, LexisNexis
2010 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Benjamin B. deForest, LLC
2002 - 2010
Partner Attorney, Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths & Dougherty Co. L.P.A.
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Benjamin B deForest
1991 - 1999
Attorney, Stark & Knoll Co., L.P.A.
1986 - 1991
Attorney, Phillips and Sheehan Co. L.P.A.
1984 - 1986
Trust Department Attorney, Mahoning National Bank, Youngstown Ohio
2016 - Present
Ohio Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1994 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1986 - Present
Stark County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
ALS Care ProjectPast President of The Board
Appeal Sustained
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2016
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2015
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2014
Medicaid Planning
2014
Elder Law
2014
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2013
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2012
Medicaid Planning
2012
Medicaid Planning
2012
Estate Planning
2014
2014
2011
English
Legal Answers
If my husband goes into a nursing home and I inherited a small amount of money from my brother while married will I lose it?
10 Dec 2023
If I want to complain to a Probate head Judge about how my case is handled, should I send a letter to the judge?
14 Mar 2023
What is the average fee charged for a medicaid application for pay for a nursing home in Ohio?
09 Nov 2022