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Carmel Elder Law Firm
Overview
When people in Indianapolis, Indiana, need legal representation dedicated to estate planning and elder law, they turn to Severns & Howard. For more than 30 years, our law office has been there to assist with planning, administration and probate matters. We rank in the top tier of the Best Law Firms in Indiana...
When people in Indianapolis, Indiana, need legal representation dedicated to estate planning and elder law, they turn to Severns & Howard. For more than 30 years, our law office has been there to assist with planning, administration and probate matters. We rank in the top tier of the Best Law Firms in Indiana...
When people in Indianapolis, Indiana, need legal representation dedicated to estate planning and elder law, they turn to Severns & Howard. For more than 30 years, our law office has been there to assist with planning, administration and probate matters. We rank in the top tier of the Best Law Firms in Indiana. Our attorneys handle general and niche issues pertaining to seniors:
• Wills
• Trusts
• Medicaid planning
• Special needs planning
• Veterans' benefits
• Guardianships
The founding attorney of our law office, Scott Severns, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with the National Elder Law Foundation. He previously served as president of the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform as well as a policy analyst for United Senior Action. Additionally, Mr. Severns has earned accolades from Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, along with the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
Partner Anna Howard is a Veterans' Affairs Accredited attorney and ranks among the Best Lawyers in America. Together, our attorneys use their deep experience in estate planning and elder law to help clients achieve their goals. Severns & Howard works with people in Indianapolis and cities in Hamilton, Marion and other surrounding counties. Our law office is pleased to accept credit cards as payment.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingTM fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
About Severns & Howard, P.C.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Medicaid
- Long Term Care Planning
- Estate Planning
- Trusts
- Wills
- Veterans Benefits
People
Attorneys
- Scott R. Severns JD CELA (Founding Partner)
- Anna M. Howard JD (Managing Partner)
- Jacqueline M. Jaques JD (Associate Attorney)
Staff
- Alesha J. Dugger, Senior Paralegal/Office Manager
- Katherine M. LaFollette, Paralegal
- LaTonja D. Anderson, Paralegal
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
10293 N Meridian StSuite 150 Carmel, IN 46290
Phone
Fax
- 877-492-2207
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