Spinks Law Firm
Founded by T. Edmund Spinks, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served for over 25 years, our firm understands the process of obtaining VA benefits including disability, pension, DIC and Aid & Attendance, and other types of benefits such as social security. We know, first-hand, how frustrating it can be when trying to collect them and having no one to turn to with questions. It’s this level of empathy is what makes our firm different.
Preparing for the future can be equally stressful. We make sure our clients are educated on every aspect of the estate planning process to help eliminate uncertainties and preserve assets. We also represent the interests of those who cannot advocate for themselves, including children and the elderly.
Place your trust in our capable hands. We’ll walk with you, every step of the way, ensuring every question you have is answered, and we meet your goals in a timely manner. That’s our promise.
Elder Law – Includes preservation and/or transfer of assets seeking to avoid family impoverishment when a loved one enters a nursing home. Estate planning, including planning for the management of your family’s estate during life and disposition on the death of a family member through the use of trusts, wills, powers of attorney and guardianship. Disability planning including durable powers of attorney, special needs trusts, Able Act accounts, living trusts and living wills for financial management and health care decisions, as well as guardianship when necessary.
Disability Benefits – Disability benefits are designed to protect people who cannot work or are limited in their capacity to work due to a health condition. They are:
Social Security - The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. You should apply for benefits as soon as you become disabled because it takes a long time to process the application. The Social Security website estimates it can take 3 – 5 months for the initial decision. An initial denial does not necessarily mean the applicant is not entitled to benefits. Spinks Law Firm has experience representing people in the application and appeals process with resources dedicated to recovering benefits for clients.
Special Needs – In addition to Social Security benefits, there are a number of Federal, State and local benefits for children with special needs, we help with advocacy/review of your child's IEP/504 plain and ensure it meets the standards of IDEA.
Veterans Benefits - We have experience navigating the Department of Veteran Affairs system to appeal benefit claims including DIC, Aid & Attendance and Pension benefits, that Veterans and their families have earned through military service.
