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Patrick J. Boyer and Kristen R. Matthews Elected Partners of MacElree Harvey

June 27, 2019 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

June 27, 2019 – MacElree Harvey is pleased to announce the election and promotion of Patrick J. Boyer and Kristen R. Matthews to Partner.

Patrick J. Boyer, Family Law Attorney

Patrick Boyer came to MacElree from the Delaware Family court. He began his career in family law before joining our Centerville office in 2013.  Patrick is a leader in his field being named head of the Family Law section in the Delaware State Bar Association. During Patrick’s tenure with the firm, he has made significant contributions to the firm and its clients. We appreciate Patrick’s professionalism and continued diligence within the firm.

Kristen Matthews, CELA, Elder Law Attorney

Kristen Matthews joined the firm’s Estates department in September 2014. She has earned recognition for her outstanding accomplishments both at the firm and in the community. In 2015, Kristen was awarded #1 Top Lawyer in the Elder Law category by Main Line Today magazine for her work in Elder Law. Kristen is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Achieving the CELA designation is very difficult and requires an in-depth knowledge of elder law and a dedication to staying current on all of the new changes in the law.

 


About MacElree Harvey, Ltd. With roots that reach back to 1880, MacElree Harvey is a full-service law firm serving clients from offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware. In addition to its broad-based litigation practices, the firm represents clients in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, labor and employment, real estate, banking & finance, bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, tax law, personal injury, and criminal defense.

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Kristen Matthews to Present CLE for the National Federation of Paralegals Association

May 28, 2019 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Kristen R. Matthews, Certified Elder Law Attorney

On Friday, May 31, 2019, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Kristen Matthews will be the featured speaker for the National Federation of Paralegals Association (NFPA) CLE: VA Pension Benefits 101. During the webinar program, Kirsten will discuss the rules and application for Veterans Administration Pension Benefits, practical examples, and a walkthrough of the issues that arise throughout the application process that can affect the ultimate approval (or denial) of benefits.

Learning Objectives:
1. Veterans Pension Benefits defined.
2. Overview of the rules concerning the application for benefits.
3. A comprehensive overview of the application.

When: Friday, May 31 at 12 p.m. ET

Where: Webinar

Click here for more information.


Kristen R. Matthews works closely with individuals on a wide variety of estate and trust planning and administration matters. She is an experienced elder law attorney and assists clients with matters including advance and crisis Medicaid planning, guardianships, Special Needs Trusts, and Veterans Pension benefits. Kristen is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with qualifying for the Aid & Attendance Pension, which is a monthly cash payment to wartime veterans and their spouses that can be used to offset today’s high-cost medical expenses.

To learn more about Kristen’s practice, call (610) 840-0272 or email [email protected].

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MacElree Harvey’s Kristen R. Matthews Passes Certified Elder Law Attorney Exam

December 22, 2016 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

December 2016

Kristen R. Matthews
Kristen R. Matthews

MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that attorney Kristen R. Matthews, an associate in the firm’s Elder Law and Estate Planning practice groups, has recently passed the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) exam, and upon satisfaction of the final test requirement, which is submission of Case Matrix, Kristen will officially become a CELA.

Achieving the CELA designation is very difficult and requires an in-depth knowledge of elder law and a dedication to staying current on all of the new changes in the law. The requirements to become a Certified Elder Law Attorney are set forth by the National Elder Law Foundation which is the organization recognized by the American Bar Association as the issuing authority for the CELA certification.

The purpose of the CELA certification is to allow those needing advice in the specialized areas of elder law and special needs planning a method to confirm that the attorney he or she is hiring is beyond qualified to handle his or her legal issues. While any attorney can hold themselves out as an “elder law attorney”, only those that fulfilled the requirements set forth by National Elder Law Foundation can use the CELA designation. According to the information on the National Elder Law Foundation website, there are approximately 400 CELA’s in the country which means not every community has even one Certified Elder Law Attorney.

Congratulations to Kristen on this accomplishment!


Kristen’s law career has been exclusively devoted to helping clients with elder law issues. Knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid programs, Kristen helps individuals to apply for and obtain coverage from Medicaid. Kristen also works closely with the elderly in assisting them and their families with all aspects of estate planning, including implementing necessary legal documents, such as a Will, Living Will and Powers of Attorney. In addition to that, Kristen is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with qualifying for the Aid & Attendance Pension, which is a monthly cash payment to wartime veterans and their spouses that can be used to offset today’s high cost medical expenses.

To schedule a consultation with Kristen Matthews, please contact our office at 610-840-0272 or [email protected].

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