Edwards Group Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm Welcomes New Medicaid Specialist

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - May 29, 2014 - PRLog -- Springfield estate planning and elder law firm, Edwards Group LLC, is excited to welcome new team member Tomi Frithsen. Tomi will be the firm’s Benefits Coordinator, assisting Senior Asset Coordinator, Laura Peffley, with Medicaid applications as a part of a larger planning strategy for end of life care. Due to the rising costs of care for the elderly and the extended life span of many Americans, a new niche in elder law called Life Care Planning has recently developed, and Edwards Group is on the forefront of these revolutionary strategies in Central Illinois.

Tomi’s experience on the business side of long-term care facilities will be invaluable to the clients and attorneys at Edwards Group. Tomi’s past experience, particularly with filing Medicaid applications, will help relieve the stress and confusion for family members trying to file these complicated and cumbersome forms required by the government. While many people try to handle this process alone, having the help of an experienced elder law attorney cannot be understated. David Edwards, attorney and founder of the firm says of the process, “We are really looking forward to what Tomi can offer our clients. The Medicaid process is really complicated and many people will only do it once in their life. We do it all the time. Our team has handled hundreds of these applications. It’s faster and easier to let us handle the paperwork so people can spend more time with their parents or loved ones.”

For more information about Life Care Planning, elder law or paying for nursing care for a loved one, visit the Edwards Group website at http://www.EdwardsGroupLLC.com or call 217-726-9200 to request a free Elder Law Information Packet. Edwards Group also holds free educational workshops on Life Care Planning and paying for nursing home care on a monthly basis. Check the website for upcoming dates.