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William Beyers CELA

Beyers Law LLC

William Beyers CELA

Beyers Law LLC

William Beyers CELA

Beyers Law LLC

Bill Beyers is an attorney in Loveland, Colorado whose practice focuses on estate planning, elder law and special needs planning. Bill has achieved the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, ElderCounsel and WealthCounsel. A graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska College of Law, Bill frequently speaks to groups about elder law, special needs and estate planning.

Firm Description

Beyers Law LLC focuses on estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning. Bill Beyers has achieved the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law. Bill is currently one of only seven Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the state of Colorado. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, ElderCounsel, and WealthCounsel. A graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska College of Law, Bill frequently speaks to groups about elder law, estate planning and special needs planning. Bill is licensed to practice in Colorado and Nebraska.

In 2016 Bill's oldest son, Will Beyers, joined the office full-time.  Will focuses on estate planning, elder law, special needs planning and Medicaid/VA issues. Will is licensed to practice in Colorado and has been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to handle VA claims. Will is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, ElderCounsel, WealthCounsel, The Larimer County Trust & Estates Section, and the Larimer County Young Lawyers Division where he serves as the Vice President of Communications. Will is also the Larimer County Chair of Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans and serves on the board of a local non-profit that provides outdoor opportunities to disadvantaged children. His monthly columns on elder law issues can be found in the Larimer County and Weld County editions of 50+ Magazine.

 

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Monday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday By Appointment Only

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Main Office

1419 W. 29th Street
Loveland, CO 80538

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Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

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Senior Living

Find out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Veterans Benefits

Explore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.

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