Who We Are

Our team at Legacy Elder Law Center believes that all families deserve the strongest possible protection and the chance to control their money in later life – no matter what!

Our History

We Have Walked Your Journey.

In today’s world, many of us find ourselves in the midst of a perfect storm, facing challenges unprecedented in human history. When I began my law practice in the 1980s, it was common for clients to ask about planning for the unforeseen event of their death. “Rory, do I need a plan? What if something happened to me and I died?” However, as we moved into the 1990s and beyond, the question evolved into, “What if something happens to me and I don’t die?” This shift reflects the complex reality of our times, where the duration and quality of life have changed drastically, leaving us unprepared for the prolonged care of our elders or ourselves in the face of chronic illness or disability.

Life Lessons

Growing up, my parents equipped me with life lessons they thought I would need: education, marriage, and career. Yet, there were no discussions of caring for aging relatives. This was understandable; in their generation, the elderly often passed quickly after a critical health event. My own grandparents’ experiences were brief and sudden. Both grandfathers were smokers who had heart attacks and died relatively young. Both grandmothers had short battles with cancer and were cared for by my mother who never work outside the home. My four grandparents needed a collective total of 10 months of long-term care. However, just one generation later, my siblings and I faced an entirely different scenario with our parents. Our mother battled Parkinson’s disease with Lewy Body dementia for 14 years and our father suffered from Alzheimer’s for 11 years. Their disabilities overlapped for eight years. My family’s perfect storm intensified when my oldest son was diagnosed of autism and my youngest son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that left him blind in one by the age of 21. The storm became overwhelming when my sister and her husband were both diagnosed with terminal cancer in their 50s.

Four Decades of Experience

This personal journey underscores the necessity of planning not just for death, but for life—a lesson that shapes the ethos of our law firm. With nearly four decades of experience, our firm specializes in navigating the complexities of long-term care and estate planning. However, what truly sets us apart is our deep understanding and empathy for our clients’ circumstances. We’ve lived through the very challenges they face, learning firsthand the importance of not only safeguarding the well-being of those facing disabilities but also supporting the caregivers who stand by them.

Our Holistic Approach

Our approach is holistic, recognizing that each family comes with its unique strengths and challenges. We listen attentively to understand your specific situation, applying our extensive legal expertise and knowledge of public benefits to craft personalized solutions. Our mission is to protect your family’s future by ensuring that your life savings are preserved rather than being depleted by the costs of long-term care and by giving you the tools you need to avoid being overwhelmed by your own perfect storm.

“They help good people through difficult times…”

Our Attorneys

LEGACY ELDER LAW CENTER

Gorham “Rory” Clark

Managing Partner And Founder

Sarah Storch

Associate Attorney – Estate Planning, Elder Law and Medicaid

Jordan Ferbrache

Director of Litigation

Shelby Emley

Associate Litigator

Rebecca Megel

Associate Estate Planning Attorney

Our Support Team

Eliz Clark

Practice Manager

Steve Bingham

Business Development and Marketing Manager / Managing Director at GuideWISE

GuideWISE Team

Rachael Watkins

Paralegal Operations Manager

Paralegal Team

Eileen O’Leary

Senior Paralegal
Litigation

Odalis Aviles

Paralegal
Medicaid

Chandler Stoernell

Senior Planning Paralegal
Estate & Elder Law

Tyler Sitzlar

Paralegal
Probate, Fiduciary and Trust

Loraine Ferrer

Drafting Paralegal
Estate & Elder Law

Practice management

Scott Moore

Firm Administrator

Danielle Oakley

Assistant Firm Administrator

Susana Svirskas

Personal Assistant to Rory Clark / Office Administrative Assistant

Emily Wanchisn

Senior Legal Engagement Manager

Dana Clark

Marketing Assistant

CARE COORDINATION

Steve Bingham, Managing Director at GuideWISE

Leann Salas

MSW, Care Coordination Director

Kimberly Buchanan

Care Coordinator

Online Reviews

Legacy Elder Law Center

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David Warburton

Jolly good advice on many key frontsRather expensive but so worth it in the big picture❤️

Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your perspective. We’re glad you found the guidance helpful across so many important areas.We understand that this type of planning is a significant investment, and we truly appreciate your recognition of the value it provides in the bigger picture. Helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind is exactly what we aim to deliver.Thank you again for trusting Legacy Elder Law Center — it means a great deal to us ❤️

Jim

Leeann, from GuideWISE has been a blessing for me with her assistance in helping find and keep an excellent Caregiver. She stays in touch regularly and has always been very professional but still caring. I highly recommend GuideWISE.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly grateful for your kind words and recommendation.Leann will be especially touched to hear how meaningful her support has been to you. Staying connected, advocating for the right caregiver match, and providing both professionalism and genuine care is exactly what we strive for at GuideWISE. We’re so glad to know that her ongoing involvement has made a positive difference for you.Thank you again for your trust in GuideWISE. It’s a privilege to support you, and we’re always here if you need us.

Lisa Erickson

I stumbled on Legacy Elder Law at a critical moment in my mom’s health care journey when I believed I had run out of options. The team at this firm quickly engaged and presented options for helping my mom qualify for Medicaid. Specifically, Odalis took the time to meet with me and explain the process in detail, particularly when I was feeling overwhelmed. She treated me and my family’s situation with kindness, respect and professionalism. Unfortunately, my mom passed before we could complete the process, but Odalis and the LELC team took the time to offer sincere condolences for my loss. I strongly encourage families to seek the services of LELC to properly plan for your loved one’s estate planning and long term care needs prior to critically needing a plan.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are truly sorry for your loss, and we’re honored that you trusted Legacy Elder Law Center during such a difficult and emotional time.We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Odalis. She — and our entire team — strive to meet families with compassion, clarity, and respect, particularly when circumstances feel overwhelming and time-sensitive. Even when outcomes change in ways no one can control, it’s important to us that families feel supported, informed, and cared for throughout the process.Your message about planning ahead is an important one, and we appreciate you sharing it so openly. If your family ever needs guidance in the future, please know our doors are always open.Thank you again for your trust and for recommending our firm to others.

Deborah Bernick

The phone consultation was clear, thoughtful and addressed all my questions . Thank you to Emily for taking the time to explain all the relevant legal issues for our family.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re grateful you took the time to share your experience, and we’re especially pleased to hear that Emily was able to answer your questions and provide clarity for your family.If there’s ever anything more we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here whenever you need us.

Belinda McPherson

Legacy Elder Law was very helpful in assisting me and my family in establishing a Special Needs Trust and ensuring Medicaid covered my mother's rehabilitation cost. Rory is extremely knowledgeable with all aspects of Elder law and in particular Medicare & Medicaid.Odalis worked closely with us, assisted us through the whole process, answered all of our questions, and was a strong advocate for us in dealing with the various agencies.

Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience with our team. We’re truly grateful for your trust in Legacy Elder Law as you navigated the Special Needs Trust and your mother’s Medicaid and rehabilitation needs.Rory and Odalis will be so pleased to know their guidance and advocacy made a difference for your family. Supporting families through complex situations like these is at the heart of what we do.If you ever need additional assistance or have further questions down the road, we’re always here to help.

cecelia crabbe

My phone consultation was very informative and very professional

Response from the owner: Thank you, Cecelia! We’re so glad to hear you found your phone consultation informative and professional. Our goal is always to provide clear guidance and support from the very first conversation. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

John Sinnett

Very good experience working with Steve Bingham. We benefited from Steve's professionalism, experience and smart practical approach. Made for a quick and smooth sale of our property. Thanks Steve!

Response from the owner: Thank you, John! It was a real pleasure working with you. I’m glad we were able to make the sale process smooth and efficient — that’s always the goal.

David Warburton

Knowledgeable, pleasant and no BS

Response from the owner: Thank you leaving us a five star review!

Evan O

I contacted this law firm to discuss a probate issue and was initially ignored before following up, at which time I was given the run around for several days. Based on other similar recent reviews, it appears that I am not alone in my experience. My initial online inquiry was ignored. I then sent a follow up inquiry in which the receptionist claimed they called. I then replied indicating that I had not received nor missed any calls. The next day I received a call indicating that they were "at capacity" and could not accept new clients. No problem. I, like others, will take my business elsewhere where it is desired.

Response from the owner: We’re truly sorry for the frustration you experienced when reaching out to our office. We always strive to respond promptly and clearly, even when our team is at capacity or unable to take on certain types of matters. It sounds like we fell short of that standard in your case, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.Our goal is to ensure that every inquiry receives a timely and respectful response, whether or not we’re able to provide representation. We’ll be reviewing our internal follow-up process to prevent this from happening again. We wish you the best in finding the right firm to assist with your probate matter.

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Ashley Funk

Legacy Law was incredible and I look forward to working with them in the future!

nell fagan

This consultation was very informative and helpful. I look forward to working with your group! I'll be in touch to set up an appointment.

Dawn

Emily listened, she is extremely knowledgeable. She explained things clearly, answered all of my questions and provided me with information that I needed that I didn’t think of.

Lloyd Calderon

Excellent info; listened well to needs and concerns. Knowledgeable and respectful with a dose of empathy.

Vicki Hunter

I had an extraordinarily good experience working with Legacy Elder Law Center. Odalis Aviles handled the Medicaid application process for my brother-in-law. I was so nervous about the whole thing. Odalis walked me through the entire process. She was always calm and encouraging. She taught me patience! She had such a positive influence on me. I would recommend the Legacy Elder Law Center to everyone. You can trust them because they know what they are doing. They care and have your best interest at heart. They are the real deal. Thank you Odalis.

devin sholty

Eliz was great, very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful to get us started down the path to assist in building us a protection plan for the future.

Amanda Lewis

My experience with Emily during my free 30-minute consultation was very helpful and informative. I reside outside of the state where our estate matters were handled. After speaking with Emily, I felt more comfortable with understanding communication that should be provided to beneficiaries, options on how to proceed with my concerns, and specific language pertaining to the Will. Thank you so much for providing excellent legal information. I can have a good night's sleep and my anxiety around these issues have been greatly reduced after our meeting. Should I need representation in the future, Emily will be my first call.

Vita Russotto

Ms. Elizabeth Clark was a pleasure to speak with. She made me feel like I Was right at home. I look forward to working with her.

Phillip

Jennifer Kline

The consultation was very thorough and it is clear Rory Clark had a great deal of experience and knowledge, even if the situation may be time sensitive due to an illness or family emergency

jennifer delapa

The Legacy Elder Law Center has truly bent over backwards to ensure my needs and financial needs have been met. My husband has Early Onset Alzheimer’s and I felt defeated until I met and worked with this fabulous firm. They truly brought me peace and I will be forever grateful.

Julie

I have an awesome consultation! So much valuable information for deciding on what’s needed to protect my mother from wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Robert Keller

They were very accommodating and pleasant. Highly recommend.

Kerry “KK” Riley

Liz was amazing and full of knowledge about medicaid!! The entire experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Stephen A. Vaughan

Awesome Service

Pamela Chalip

My phone consultation with Emily went exceptionally well. Emily was informative, direct, clear and compassionate when speaking to me.She answered my questions, provided clear direction, and treated me with compassion. She also introduced the team, fees, and next steps which gave me confidence that Legacy Elder Law Center could give me a sucessful outcome.

lee ray

Liz was very knowledgeable about the services provided by Elder Law Center. She was very patient and explain the process in depth.

Deborah Reams

Just had my initial consultation. Was gretat & very thorough. Looking forward to my next appointment.

robin boniface

Very good meeting! Rory handled all the questions my son had and was very patient. We are excited to execute the plan!

roger velez

Very professionals and knowledgeable of the process of trust, wills and probates. Once the required information was delivered the process was fast, efficient and a happy outcome. Recommend them for your needs on these matters.

Rosemarie Thomas

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Tricia Devlin

Needed some questions about probate answered. Emily was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and kind with my situation over the phone. (Wow, I didn't even have to drive into town for a free consult) Don't hesitate to use their practice if you need this type of information. I know this is Emily's job, but she made me feel confident to proceed with my actions and if I could I would give her more than five stars for how she spoke and treated me. Excellent experience. Thank you Emily!

Dan Hodge

Rory always been good to me he took me on afer my mother passed away and he set me up with a trust account for that i'm i'm greatful

Lauren Penman-Garcia

Very helpful, knowledgeable and professional.

Dan Stapleton

Our consultation with The Legacy Elder Law Center was very helpful and help us refine and understand our needs. Being able to do it remotely via computer was very convenient

Mia Katzenberger

Emily was incredibly friendly, efficient, and highly knowledgeable. After our consultation, I felt clear and confident about the next steps to take. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone seeking expert guidance. Thank you!

Carlton Conley

My consultation with Emily was very pleasant and informative. We look forward to working with her.

Adrienne M

Very informative and professional

Emes747

It was a warm and a blessed consultation, highly appreciated..Emily is very good in answering all my questions, Superb.Thanks a lot

Cynthia Slocum

reginald melvin

Extremely professional and knowledgeable! Listened to my needs and provided very efficient and effective counsel!!!

V B

We were very fortunate to have Legacy Elder Law Center assist us with the many issues that arose regarding my brother's death and the sale of his home. The staff is excellent and communicated with us every step of the way and answered our many questions. They are amazing and made a very difficult situation so much easier and manageable. We wish to thank the staff of Legacy Elder Law Center, with special thanks to Steve Bingham and Tyler Sitzlar.

Ashley Butler

I am highly impressed with the professionalism, urgency, and hard work that Rory, Liz, Chandler & others in this office displayed. I needed the appropriate documents filed to support my father in his estate and end of life planning. The package they offer provided all the documents he needed in a fast and urgent timeline. I was met with hugs and warmth as I worked with them closely to make sure everything was precise and correct.I would highly recommend their services no matter what your age is. Having all of the documents you need through out your life so your loved ones always know your wishes. If you are looking for the best, I highly encourage you work with them. I am blessed to have worked with them & Liz is absolutely amazing!Down to earth but professional to make sure you are always comfortable and understand the process.

Pauleen