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

Kathy Limjoco

Lead Planning Attorney

Estate & Elder Law Team
Medicaid Team

Sarah Storch

Associate Attorney

Litigation Team

Jessica Todorov

Associate Attorney

Litigation Team

Our Support Team

Eliz Clark

Practice Manager

Steve Bingham

Business Development and Marketing Manager / Managing Director at GuideWISE

GuideWISE Team

LAW PRACTICE: Litigation

Jessica Todorov

Litigation Associate

Eileen O’Leary

Senior Litigation Paralegal

LAW PRACTICE: Medicaid

Kathy Limjoco, Attorney

Odalis Aviles

Medicaid Paralegal

LAW PRACTICE: Estate and Elder Law Planning

Kathy Limjoco, Lead Planning Attorney

Joey Limjoco

Paralegal

Chandler Stoernell

Paralegal

Loraine Ferrer

Probate and Drafting Paralegal

Merlin Calderon

Administrative Assistant

LAW PRACTICE: Probate, Fiduciary and Trust Services

Sarah Storch, Associate Attorney

Tyler Sitzlar

Paralegal

Loraine Ferrer

Drafting Paralegal

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Eliz Clark, Practice Manager

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

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Legacy Elder Law Center

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Ashley Funk

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

Response from the owner: Hi Ashley, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We look forward to assisting you.

robin boniface

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

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Rory was able to answer all your son's questions and make the meeting a positive experience. We’re excited to move forward with the plan alongside you—please don’t hesitate to reach out if anything else comes up!

Adrienne M

Very informative and professional

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Stephen A. Vaughan

Awesome Service

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

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Lauren Penman-Garcia

Very helpful, knowledgeable and professional.

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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.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Elizabeth made you feel comfortable and at home—she truly has a gift for putting people at ease. We look forward to working with you as well!

Carlton Conley

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

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your consultation with Emily was both pleasant and informative. She truly cares about helping families navigate these important decisions with confidence. We look forward to working with you as well!

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!

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We’re so glad Emily was able to provide the guidance and reassurance you needed. She truly cares about helping people feel informed and supported, and it means a lot to hear that came through in your experience. We know how important it is to make these conversations as easy and stress-free as possible, and we’re thrilled we could do that without you needing to leave home. If you ever need anything else, we’re just a phone call away. Wishing you all the best as you move forward.

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Pamela Finster

It has been my pleasure to know and work with Attorney RoryClark and the staff of The Legacy Elder Law Center for the past six years. They have assisted me with the complexity of helping my parents create their irrevocable trust. With Rory's expertise and guidance, the entire family feels that our parents' financial future is secure. My thanks to all for making this experience so easy and allaying our fears.

Jet Lobster007

It was very enlightening.

Carmela Hutto-Kirby

Emily , shared from her heart , she was deeply concerned and invested in my situation. Listening with true compassion the advice she gave me was not to get me as a client but to help me to have peace , to move on to the next step .I just lost my Step mom have a brother trying to take advantage of the money in the trust.She was invested in our time together. Thankyou for her need more people like her in this selfish world ❤️

Alan Whitt

They answered all of questions in detail.Very knowledgeable.

Alexis Guirand

Emily Wanchisn has been very helpful. I appreciate her time & directions on how I should proceed with my probate issues. I will follow through & keep her informed on the outcome so she can direct or redirect me accordingly. I am grateful for her legal knowledge. The Legal Elder Law Center is recommended to all requiring this type of assistance.

Brittain73

Just had a free consultation call with them. They were incredibly thorough in the initial call and covered all of my concerns. Highly recommend using them, also were very straightforward on pricing which was a relief!

Daniel Villalobos

Answered all my questions and looking forward to work with yall

Carol Haggerty

Our work with Kathleen was very enlightening and reassuring. She answered so many questions and eased our worries about securing our accounts for our children - all with grace and professional caring.

Brian Burns

We received great advice on planning for the future and protecting assets by setting up a trust, will, and AMD. Loved working with Rory, Kathy and the whole team.

john doee

Very helpful and understanding

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Marie Bailey

Emily, was very helpful to me and took the time, to explain the path that I needed to take, in order to move ahead, with my issue. She gave me, some much needed, peace of mind. Thanks again.

Tamara Fleming

I appreciate the support you all provided me after losing my mother, in January 2024. Your team gave the information that allowed for me to make a difficult decision based on what was in my best interest. You all were even kind of enough refund my retainer fee. Grateful for your service.- Douglas Fleming

Rosalie Wallace

EMILY WAS TRULY VERY HELPFUL ON TIME PHONE CONSULTATION I AM GOING TO HIRE THEM FOR I BELIEVE THEY WILL BE FOR MY BEST INTERESTS LOOK AY THEIR REVIEWS VERY REMARKABLE

Lloyd Calderon

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

Gary Foster

Kath and others worked very professionally to help meet my expressed objectives and add other elements of fiscal security.I have shared my plan with my family members, who were able to understand it and any roles they may fill in its application. Top flight practice.

Captain Tightpants

Very helpful and informative. Excellent and friendly staff as well!

Charles Price II

yo! these people are awesome! and Eliz is the best. Talk about being thorough, communicative, and wanting to put you in the best situation based upon where you are and where you are looking to go. I've been recommending them around to all my friends because I know how important this stuff is. And for them to offer the comprehensive help they do and aid to ensure you understand is well worth it!

Lisa Freire

This team has done nothing but work to help me. They have been confidantes, therapists, and obviously legal experts. They have taken a potentially disastrous situation and turned it around in a flash and explained all of my options at each stage of the process. I could not be happier with their work. We're not done yet and there are still some hurdles to jump but without them I really would be up the creek without a paddle.Thank you Leann, Rachael, Eliz, Rory and the rest for your patience, expertise, and kindness. Worth every penny.

Kristy Howell

Was very helpful and knowledgeable and gave me alot of good advice on how to handle my father's estate and I was very happy with the help I received through just one phone call

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Spring Bartley

Legacy Elder Law Center has been exceptionally professional and understanding throughout my grief and loss and my legal worries

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Kurush Safikhani

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH !!!!!I had the pleasure of speaking to Emily Wanchisn. At the Legacy Elder Law Center. Emily was kind, compassionate, understanding, and informative. Just to name a few. She was willing to listen to everything I needed to tell her. And honestly, I realize now. I told her ridiculous intricate details. I am so sorry Emily. But, regardless. Emily kept a smile on her face and mine throughout. Even though, it's extremely hard for me to discuss this situation due to ALL my health problems. And, I also get very emotional. I somehow with her help, kept a balance and got it done with a smile. I was soooo much happier at the end of the meeting. She went out of her way to help me. In way more than one way. This entire experience was honestly emotionally uplifting. I am starting to feel better and think different. I did not think that any of this was possible!!! She knew everything!! LITERALLY!! There was nothing that I needed to know when I hung up. I have endless questions, ALWAYS!!So, my only question is.....................WHY HAVENT YOU CALLED THEM YET?

Andy White

Professional, patient, and available to help us understand and use trust law to protect family assets while using Medicare to pay costs for institutionalization of one of us if needed. Kathy and Chandler were always available to answer questions to help with our execution of their very valuable legal strategy for elder care.

Beatrice Ashford

We were very pleased with the advice given to us in preparation of our trusts. Our lawyer, Kathy Limjocco, was very patient in answering all our questions.

Marty Carpenter

I called the firm regarding some issues I was having with my father’s will. Eileen O’Leary went above and beyond to get me the answers I needed. I would highly recommend Legacy Elder Law Center.

Danielle Lavoie

George VanTassel

Always professional and courteous. The team answers all of our questions despite our naïveté in this area of the law. I highly recommend Rory and Kathleen to handle these life changing decisions!

Corque Board

Great start looking forward to getting to work

Chris Johnson

Emily was very helpful and informative. She took a huge weight off my shoulders.

Edwin Allen

We greatly appreciate the assistance provided Liz with our elder care challenge. She responded quickly and provided excellent advice. Thank you!

Cathleen Weadon

Barbara McMillan

Very helpful and informative!

Joe

They are an honest and reputable organization. I would recommend them to anyone that needs probate services in Virginia. They will look into every detail and give you an honest response to your questions. Racheal was awesome. Call them if you need their services.

Samuel Krislov

The Legacy Elder Law Center is just what we have been looking for: a place where people genuinely serve those who are elderly and protect them from the vagaries of old age and worry. Judy and i are both at ease as we go through the process of securing our needs and those of our loved ones. We recommend them highly. Their work is invaluable.

Karen Tid

Emily is super and upbeat. I told of her the very hard issues of foreclosure and she gave me an assurance that it could be stopped. Since there is no money available until the 1st, she recommended a Free source. I called that number but unlike Legacy Elder Law Center, those phones aren't manned and no one ever called back.It's refreshing to have an upfront legal team who explained cost upfront. I recommend them highly. Your questions, calls, answers, and upfront expense are important and she addressed them quickly and amicably without judgement. Additionally called a day ahead of what I expected. She was sharp, fresh, and ready to go.Give them a call and trust their knowledge because I'd already done some research and she was spot on about the fees and their fee is fair. Great team!