Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Elder Law & Care Planning Partner in Beachwood, OH
The Kabb Law Firm is an Elder Law and Care Firm in Beachwood, OH, dedicated to providing comprehensive legal and care coordination services for seniors and veterans. Our team combines legal expertise with social work and public benefits coordination to help clients navigate elder law, estate planning, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. Founded in 1984, we pioneered the integration of full-time social workers and public benefits coordinators into elder law practice, ensuring clients receive holistic support.Our attorneys and specialists work closely with families to create personalized plans for long-term care, asset protection, and end-of-life arrangements. We prioritize compassionate, client-centered service while maintaining rigorous legal standards. With decades of experience, we guide clients through complex legal processes with transparency and empathy, ensuring peace of mind for families across Northeast Ohio.
Services
Elder Law Consultation
Medicaid Planning
Estate Planning
Veterans Benefits Assistance
Guardianship Services
Special Needs Trusts
Probate Management
Public Benefits Coordination
Life Care Planning
End-of-Life Legal Documents
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We employ a full-time social worker and public benefits coordinator for holistic care.
- Our team specializes in Medicaid-compliant annuities and veterans benefits planning.
- Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) with decades of senior-focused legal expertise.
- We pioneered integrated elder law services in Northeast Ohio since 1984.
- Quarterly care coordination visits ensure ongoing client support and adjustments.
Associations and certifications
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Made a difficult time easier
Experts in Medicaid planning
Always available for questions
Holistic approach works
Services
Elder Law Services
Our elder law services address long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and asset protection for seniors. We help clients navigate complex legal frameworks to ensure their wishes are honored while preserving financial security. Our team combines legal expertise with personalized care coordination to create comprehensive plans tailored to individual needs.
Estate Planning
We craft customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our approach integrates life care planning to address both immediate and future needs, minimizing tax burdens and avoiding probate complications through dynamic, adaptable legal strategies.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid specialists help families qualify for benefits while protecting assets through legal strategies like irrevocable trusts and annuities. We guide clients through application processes, appeals, and compliance requirements, ensuring access to necessary care without depleting life savings while maintaining eligibility for government assistance programs.
Veterans Benefits Assistance
We assist veterans and families in securing service-connected disability compensation, pension benefits, and Aid & Attendance allowances. Our team navigates VA regulations to maximize entitlements, with expertise in appeals processes and specialized claims for elderly veterans requiring long-term care services and support.
Guardianship Services
We establish guardianship arrangements for incapacitated adults, ensuring continuous care when family caregivers can no longer provide support. Our services include probate court representation, document preparation, and ongoing legal oversight to protect vulnerable individuals while respecting their dignity and autonomy in decision-making processes.
People
Rachel A. Kabb-Effron
Attorney & Owner
Rachel Kabb-Effron, a Certified Elder Law Attorney since 2001, combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy. She teaches elder law at her alma mater and specializes in Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, and veterans benefits while maintaining active community involvement.
Kenneth S. Kabb
Of Counsel
Ken Kabb founded the firm in 1984 after engineering and military careers. A veterans' benefits specialist with 12+ years of VA claims experience, he brings unique technical expertise to complex cases while maintaining sailing and aviation certifications.
Rebecca Sobiech
Elder Care Coordinator
Rebecca Sobiech holds a Master's in Social Work and specializes in facility care monitoring. With nursing home experience, she conducts quarterly visits to ensure client well-being and coordinates home healthcare services while maintaining active community engagement.
Jen Mitri
Medicaid Specialist
Jen Mitri brings theater arts expertise to Medicaid application processes. She specializes in senior transitions and facility coordination, leveraging cross-country experience to assist clients with benefits qualification while managing family care logistics.
Ally Walker
Probate Paralegal
Ally Walker provides technical legal support for probate matters and estate documentation. With specialized training in document preparation and court procedures, she ensures accurate execution of legal instruments while assisting attorneys with complex case management.
Questions
What elder law services does Kabb Law Firm offer?
We provide Medicaid planning, estate documents, veterans benefits assistance, guardianship arrangements, and long-term care coordination tailored to senior needs.
How does Medicaid planning work with your firm?
Our specialists analyze assets, implement protection strategies, and guide applications while ensuring compliance with Ohio's complex eligibility requirements for nursing home care.
Can you help veterans access VA benefits?
Yes, we specialize in VA pension benefits, disability compensation, and Aid & Attendance claims with experienced attorneys familiar with veterans' unique legal needs.
What makes your estate planning different?
We integrate life care planning with legal documents, ensuring your medical, financial, and legacy wishes are coordinated through adaptable, future-proof strategies.
Do you offer care coordination services?
Yes, our social workers provide quarterly facility visits, home care monitoring, and benefit tracking to ensure ongoing support beyond initial legal planning.
How are consultations conducted?
We offer in-person, virtual, and phone consultations with flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs while maintaining personalized attention to each case.
