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About Esther
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I have served over 4000 clients throughout the Southern California area, primarily within the Inland Empire and surrounding communities since 2007. At The Elder & Disability Law Firm, we are the foremost leading experts in the Elder Law field and specialize in qualifying our clients for Medi-Cal and VA Aid & Attendance Pension. We can help you with your estate planning needs, trusts, wills and long-term care concerns.
Do you have a loved one in a nursing home? Does the cost keep you awake at night? Call us for a free consultation and find out how you can qualify for government benefits, as well as, protect your home and hard-earned assets from high medical and facility costs. Are you a wartime veteran or a widow or widower of wartime veteran? Do you live in an assisted living facility or hire a home caregiver to assist you? Find out how you can get the VA to help you pay for the care you need, up to about $2,h.
Are you a Medi-Cal or SSI recipient and about to receive an inheritance or a settlement and you are afraid that your benefit will be discontinued? Find out how you can set up a Special Needs Trust to protect your inheritance and settlement.
Our firm offers consultations for $75 to strategize a custom solution suited to your needs.
As an accredited attorney with the Department of Veteran Affairs, you can rest assured that you are working with the right attorney for your VA benefit. Don't be told that you cannot qualify for Medi-Cal or VA benefits, talk with us to learn what the law allows and see if it is the right solution for your long-term care needs. Call us today to learn more.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
40%
18 years
Estate Planning
20%
18 years
Medicaid and Medicare
20%
18 years
Trusts
20%
18 years
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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
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Location
The Elder & Disability Law Firm, APC
104 E. Olive Avenue, Suite 103, Redlands, CA, 92373
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Esther Chen Wang's Reviews
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Posted by Carolyn | August 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Estate Attorney
Esther Wang is an outstanding estate attorney. I highly recommend Esther and The Elder and Disability Law Firm. Not all estate attorneys understand and have experience with the complex eligibility rules for Medi-Cal/Medicaid, Medicare and veteran’s benefits. Esther has expertise not only in estate m...
Posted by Ken | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Thank you!
For the service and professionalism of the Elder and Disability Law Firm, my wife and I are extremely thankful. Their advice and suggestions in formulating our family trust was beyond what we had envisioned; a truly complete and comprehensive document that considered the next two generations of our ...
Posted by Martin | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ms. Wang and Team are the BEST!!!!
Ms Esther Wang and Staff are awesome! From my initial consultation through the completion of my case, they were professional, respectful of my time and always available to discuss my concerns. I am so glad I found them!
Posted by Debbie | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Sincere Appreciation for Dad's benefits
I cannot thank Esther and her very professional staff for their help in writing my Dad's Irrevocable Trust and obtaining benefits now that he is in a home for Alzheimer's patients. I would never have been able to navigate the VA system or have the Trust written correctly. Many, many thanks for Esth...
Posted by Luella | April 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Elder Care for Our Mom
We learned so much from Ms Wang and her staff. They know what they're doing and how to apply for assistance for the elderly. We never could have gotten Medi-cal and VA benefits approved without them. Their fees may be high, but it is worth every penny when your loved one's life and well being are ...
Esther Chen Wang's Lawyer Endorsements
"Esther is very thorough and works diligently to provide the best services to her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Wang and I worked together on a matter with Donald Cripe."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a fellow member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Esther's care and concern for her clients comes out in her work and enthusiam for her practice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys with a fine reputation for helping people with their estate planning."
"Esther is a talented Medi-Cal planning attorney."
"I have conversed with Esther through the years through our affiliations through various national estate planning and elder law organizations, and know her to be knowledgeable and skilled in the area of Elder Law. I highly recommend Esther Chen Wang."
"I have known Esther for several years through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Not only is she an exceptionally caring and compassionate attorney, she has incredible knowledge of the very technical areas that make up the area of Elder Law. Her knowledge of MediCal, Veterans Benefits (Aid & Attendance) and other areas is exceptional, and she is a go-to person for many fellow attorneys. I can highly recommend working with Esther."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Esther through the estate planning community. In my opinion, she provides outstanding estate planning services. I frequently speak with Esther at legal conferences to seek her opinion on estate planning matters. As a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, she is among a select group who provide cutting-edge estate planning services to their clients. I am happy to recommend Esther's services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Esther for many years through our association in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Esther is a fearless advocate for her clients and uses every opportunity to stay current with ever changing laws in her specialty."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Esther from our membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a very knowledgeable elder law attorney. I would not hesitiate to consult with her or refer a client to her for services. She cares about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms Wang reputation is one of providing outstanding services to her clients. She is dedicated to her clients and holds herself to always meeting their goals. She is intelligent, caring and trustworthy. Whenever I have clients with trust and estate needs I will refer them to Ms Wang. She is an outstanding person and attorney. I strongly endorse her work ! Mike Scafiddi"
"Esther is a consummate professional, dedicated and enthusiastic in helping her clients find the best possible solutions to their estate planning and elder law issues. I can recommend her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Esther and I are in the same estate planning elder law group, The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I've referred clients to Esther and sought her advice on numerous occassions. She is conscientous, organized and knowlegeable in her field of law."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Esther through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and have worked with her on an Elder Law planning matter. I have found Esther and her staff to be warm, knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend Esther and her firm to anyone in the San Bernadino area seeking Elder Law advice and services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work.. I have known Ms Chen-Wang professionally for about 20 years. In my experience she not only offers superior service to her clients, but her integrity and trustworthiness are beyond question. I have referred my own clients and family members to Ms Chen-Wang for legal assistance. Here energy and dedication to her legal specialty and clients are exceptional. I HIGHLY recommend her to all who may require her expertise."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Approved Conitnuing Education Provider, California Board of Registered Nursing
2011
California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Approved Continuing Education Provider
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Approved Continuing Education Provider, Nursing Home Administrator Program of the State of California
2008
Accredited Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs
2008
Approved Continuing Education Provider, California Department of Registered Nursing
2008
Approved Continuing Education Provider, California Board of Behavioral Sciences
1990
Scott McCune Memorial Scholarship, Western State University College of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, The Elder and Disability Law Firm
1995 - 2007
Attorney, The Law Offices of Esther Wang
1993 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Kopf, Nardelli and Dopf
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Famiglietti and Larr
1991 - 1992
Attorney, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe and Nichols
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe and Nichols
1989 - 1989
Law Clerk, LaFollette Johnson Dehaas and Fesler
Associations
2013 - Present
California Association of Nursing Home ReformMember
2008 - Present
National Care Planning CouncilArea Director
2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar Association groupMember
1991 - 1992
Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk ManagementBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Medi-Cal Planning for a Married Couple
Nursing Home cost was paid for by the Medi-Cal.
Education
1990
Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Loma Linda University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2018
Physicians' Meeting
Mental Capacity for Elderly Patients
2018
Kaiser Fontana Geriatric Conference
How To Deal With Incapacitated Patients
2018
Care Pathway
Legal Concerns for Caregivers
2017
Wildomar Senior Living Seminar
Veterans Benefit Planning
2017
Kaiser Riverside Social Worker Webinar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2017
Kaiser Fontana Geriatric Conference
How to Deal with Incapacitated Patients
2017
Care Pathway
Legal Topics for Caregivers
2016
Care Pathway
Legal Topics for Caregivers
2015
Care Pathway
Legal Topics for Caregivers
2014
Social Worker Seminar
Dealing With Incapacitated Patients
2014
Social Worker Seminar
Medi-Cal Benefit Planning
2014
Social Worker Seminar
Conservatorship and Powers of Attorney
2014
Social Worker and Nurse Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2014
Patient Education Seminar
Medi-Cal Benefit Planning
2014
Patient Education
Estate Planning Questions and Answers
2014
Huntington Disease Support Group
Estate Planning and Social Security Disability Benefit
2014
Continuing Medical Education Seminar
What To Do When Patients Have No Capacity
2014
Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2012
Critical Care Nurses Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2011
Patient Educational Serminar
Legal Issues in Long Term Care Planning
2011
National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
2011
Kaiser Continuing Medical Education Seminar
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefit
2011
Inservice for Physicians
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2011
Inland Association of Continuity of Care meeting
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2011
Geriatric Symposium
Dealing with Incapacitated Patients
2011
Department of Aging Multidisciplinary Conference
HIPAA: Myths and Facts
2011
Department of Aging Multidisciplinary Conference
Determining Capacity in the Elderly According to the Due Process in Competence Determinations Act
2011
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2010
Webinar by the Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Veteran Benefit Planning and Medi-Cal Planning
2010
Webinar by the Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Legal Issues When Caregiving
2010
The Planners Network National Conference
Veteran Benefit Planning and Medi-Cal Planning
2010
The Planners Network National Conference
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2010
Loma Linda University Medical Center Continuing Nursing and Social Workers Education
Determinig Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2010
Braswell Annual Conference
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2010
Ballard Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
New Medi-Cal Long-Term Care Regulations
2010
Ballard Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
What to do When Patients Lack Capacity
2010
Ballard Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2010
Alhambra Hospital Third Annual Geriatric Symposium
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2009
Webinar by the Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2009
National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Top 7 Estate Planning Techniques
2009
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Annual Postgraduate Conference
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2009
California Department of Aging Multi-Disciplinary Conference
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2008
Redlands Community Hospital Continuing Nursing Education
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2008
National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Medi-Cal Planning Basics under the Current Regulations and the New Deficit Reductions Act
2008
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
2007
Kaiser Hospital Continuing Nursing Education
Medi-Cal Planing Basics for the Healthcare Professionals
2007
IACC Continuing Education Seminar
Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly
Publications
2018
The Elder and Disability Law Firm
Avoid Estate Recovery
2014
The Elder Law Portfolio Series by Wolters Kluwer and Aspen Publishers
Portfolio #14A: Practical Aspects of Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit and Housebound Benefit Laws and Procedures, The Elder Law Portfolio Series
2011
National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
2010
Wolters Kluwer/Aspen Publishers
Portfolio #9: Assessing Mental Capacity in the Elderly, Elder Law Portfolio Series
2009
National Business Institute Legal Manual
Top 7 Estate Planning Techniques
2009
The Elder and Disability Law Firm
VA Aid and Attendance Benefit to Pay for Assisted Living Care and Home Caregivers
2008
National Business Institute Legal Manual
Medi-Cal Planning Basics under the Current Regulations and the New Deficit Reductions Act
2007
The Elder and Disability Law Firm
Does My Mom and Dad Have the Mental Capacity to Make This Decision?
2007
The Elder and Disability Law Firm
Alzheimer's Legal Survival Guide
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit, the Military Long-Term Care Advantage, Part I
27 Jan 2011
Legal Guide
The Military Long-Term Care Advantage, Part III
27 Jan 2011
Legal Guide
Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit, the Military Long-Term Care Advantage, Part II
27 Jan 2011