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Adults with disabling medical conditions often face increased overall living expenses and diminished earning potential. Planning carefully can help those with disabling medical conditions and their immediate family members make arrangements for long-term financial...
Planning for the future of a loved one with a disability requires thoughtful coordination of legal, financial, and public benefit considerations. One of the most important tools available to families is a special needs trust. In this article, we use the term “special...
As the family caregiver, keeping up with Ohio’s health care shifts is crucial. While the recent updates to Medicaid and Medicare aim to streamline care, they also introduce new rules that could impact eligibility and asset protection. Streamlined processes with Next...
Hickman Lowder is pleased to announce that Amanda M. Buzo has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Lorain County Office on Aging (LCOOA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults throughout Lorain County. Amanda will serve on the...
Social isolation in older adults is more than loneliness—it is a serious health risk linked to depression, cognitive decline, heart disease, and early mortality. The good news is that isolation is often preventable when families, caregivers, and communities are...
At Hickman Lowder, we encounter a wide range of challenges facing older adults and their families. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in cases involving financial exploitation, which can take many forms. One of the most concerning and increasingly...
Did you know that beginning January 1, 2026, individuals who become blind or disabled before age 46 will be eligible to open a STABLE Account—an increase from the current age limit of 26? Learn more about special needs estate planning tools—including STABLE Accounts, pooled trusts, and first-party special needs trusts—that can help your loved one maintain essential public benefits while also providing funds to enhance their quality of life.
Independence, OH (December 4, 2025) — Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Matthew O. Lyons to the firm’s Independence office. Matthew will focus his practice on estate planning, Elder Law, and probate matters. Before joining...
As of early November 2025, many Ohio residents have not received their November SNAP benefits because of the federal government shutdown. If you are facing food insecurity, you can find help by calling 2-1-1, visiting 211oh.org, or contacting your local food bank or pantry (a locator tool is available at https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/get-help/find-food).
We’re proud to share that Hickman Lowder has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® for the Cleveland, Ohio metropolitan area in the following practice areas: Elder Law, Trusts and Estates Law, and Litigation – Trusts & Estates. The U.S. News –...