Law Office of Elizabeth A. Homes LLC

04/12/2026

Always learning and always In the work to help others! Never stop being curious

Marriage can affect the Social Security benefits of adults with disabilities, possibly reducing or ending SSI and Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits. This updated Voice® article, originally published in June 2022, outlines important considerations to understand potential financial consequences.

Read the full article by following the link in the comments! 👇

04/03/2026

Recently at the Special Needs Alliance conference, I had the opportunity to connect with my mentor’s (Robert Fechtman)mentor (Robert Fleming) and record a podcast! We discussed interstate issues! I love that we are always learning as we help our communities!

https://elder-law.com/podcast/elizabeth-homes-on-interstate-issues/

Take a listen! Always learning!

Overview of the interstate issues and moving a special needs trust across states, including legal, Medicaid, and Social Security issues.

01/26/2026

We will be open today and working from our homes in an effort to stay safe! Please be safe out there if you have to go out! There is only one of you. ❤️

12/23/2025

Our office will be closing a little early today for a team activity! Fancy! We will be closing as of 3:00 pm today!

Our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026!

We will be back in office January 5, 2026 and look forward to connecting with you in the brand new year!

We wish everyone a belated Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! We appreciate you and hope you continue to have a very Happy Holiday season!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed tomorrow and Friday for Thanksgiving!

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to help you! We are thankful for you every day!

We hope you enjoy time with your friends and family too!

11/09/2025

This Thursday I am speaking on special needs trusts, guardianship and more! It is sponsored through the Joseph Maley Foundation and Stewart Richardson! It will be fun! Attorney friends come join in the fun!!!! Always more to learn and ALWAYS better to learn together!

Attention Indy Attorneys!

THIS Thursday, Nov 13, we will host a CLE session on Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs. Topics will include the guardianship process, POA, and medical care. Register now at https://buff.ly/WrmBCSV

11/07/2025

Today is National Love Your Lawyer Day! ❤️

Thank YOU to all my family, assistants, friends, clients and collleagues (some who fall into more than one category... family by choice are amazing too!)! I love you! We are grateful for the opportunity to help you every day!!! Happy Friday!!!!! ❤️

10/17/2025

Starting January 2026 the onset of disability for ABLE accounts goes up! This means that ABLE accounts can help even more people!

Exciting news! Starting January 1, 2026, individuals whose disabilities
began before age 46 will be eligible to open ABLE accounts. Millions more
can save tax‑advantaged for essential expenses while preserving crucial
benefits. Learn more at https://www.ablenrc.org/the-able-age-adjustment-act-fact-sheet/.

Image description: Green background with the ABLE National Resource Center logo at the top.
Large white numbers “26” and “46” are connected by an arrow pointing right.
Text reads: “Expanded eligibility starts January 1, 2026!

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! My office will be closed today! We will be back on Monday! We appreciate having the opportunity to help you! Enjoy your independence day and weekend!

06/12/2025

Navigating Special Education Law: A Primer for Indiana Attorneys (1 Hr CLE)
June 23, noon to 1 PM

Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This primer gives attorneys the nuts and bolts of what they need to help counsel families. Topics covered include:

Free Appropriate Education
Appropriate Education Evaluations
Individualized Education Evaluations
Least Restrictive Environment
Procedural Safeguards
Notice & Process Rights
Duty to Disclose Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Speaker: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg, Special Education Director, Joseph Maley Foundation

Cost: $45 or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program

Link to register is https://secure.qgiv.com/for/famsup/event/navigatingspecialeducationlawsaprimerforindianaattorneysjune2025noon10010hourcleapproved/

Summer associates, clerks, and paralegals are free with promo code SUMMER

Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This primer gives attorneys the nuts and bolts of what they need to help counsel families. Topics covered include: