Elder Law Update 2025

Attorney Pappas is co-managing member of Vasiliadis Pappas Associates LLC. He is a certified elder law attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) and a Fellow of The America College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).Attorney Pappas practices exclusively in the areas of elder law, trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, and special needs planning. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D. 2004), Attorney Pappas received his undergraduate degree in political science from Temple University (B.A. 2001, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha) with a specialization in political economy and minors in history (Phi Alpha Theta) and economics. Attorney Pappas has been a member of the planning team for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Elder Law Institute since 2018.He frequently lectures and contributes articles to professional and community organizations on issues in his subject matter area, including appearances on “Your Financial Choices” – Talk Radio for Your Finances” (NPR – Lehigh Valley WDIY 88.1 FM). Attorney Pappas was selected for inclusion in the field of elder law as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2010 to 2015 and annually in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers since 2020 and Best Lawyers since 2019. In 2021, Attorney Pappas was honored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Elder Law Section with its Excellence in Elder Law Award.The award was “in recognition and appreciation of his superior professional efforts in the field of elder law, significant contributions to the legal profession, and noteworthy service to the elderly.Attorney Pappas is a past Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Elder Law Section and the Northampton County Elder Law Committee.He is also a member of numerous organizations including the Pennsylvania Bar Association (Elder Law, Probate & Trust Law Sections), Lehigh County Bar Association (Estates & Trusts Committee), Northampton County Bar Association (Elder Law, Estates & Trust Law, and Tax Law Committees), Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys.

Ms. Weber is the managing principal of Marshall, Parker & Weber, LLC (www.paelderlaw.com) with offices in Williamsport, Plains, and Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. Her practice focuses on elder law, estate and business succession planning. She graduated magna cum laude from Lycoming College and received her law degree from Temple University. She is a certified elder law attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She is also a VA accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans’ benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs. She previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where she was involved with major federal investigations and prosecutions. While in this position, she was the recipient of the Department of Health & Human Services Inspector General’s Integrity Award for the investigation and criminal conviction of the first Medicare money laundering seizure case in the country. Ms. Weber has also served as an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University Graduate Criminal Justice Program where she designed and taught a course on law and social policy. For several years, she sat on the editorial board of the Legal intelligencer. Ms. Weber is a Past President of the Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys (“PAELA”), a Past Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Elder Law Section and serves on Council, a Past Chair of the Lycoming Law Association’s Community Activities and Outreach Committee, and Past President of the Lycoming Law Association. Ms. Weber is Past Chair of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (“FCFP”) and a Trustee and Chair of the Personnel Committee for Lycoming College, Williamsport PA. She is a member of various organizations including the Pennsylvania Bar Association (Elder Law, Small Firm and Real Estate Property and Trust Committees), The Lycoming County Law Association, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Estate Planner’s Council, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”). She also serves on the Ethics Advisory Board for Albright LIFE.In 2022, she received the PBA Award for Excellence in Elder Law, and in 2020, she was named PAELA’s Member of the Year. She has been named as a Super Lawyer in Elder Law and as a Best Lawyer in Elder Law and Trusts & Estates.

Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esq., CELA is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Hobbs Legacy Law Group, LLC, a boutique law firm serving individuals and families throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania in the areas of elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, trust and estate administration, Medicaid and long-term care planning, guardianships, veterans’ benefits, and related litigation matters. Rebecca is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), a distinction awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation and accredited by the American Bar Association. The CELA® designation is recognized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and identifies attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, experience, and dedication in the practice of elder law. She is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans’ benefits. Recognized as a leader in the field of elder law, Rebecca was selected for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2017 through 2024 and was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers honoree in Elder Law in 2026. She is also the recipient of the 2025 WealthCounsel Award for Scholarship and has been recognized as a Main Line Today Top Lawyer in Elder Law for 2025 and 2026. She has also been consistently recognized as a Top Lawyer in Chester County in the fields of Elder Law and Estate Planning. Rebecca is an active member of numerous professional organizations dedicated to elder law and special needs planning, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys (PAELA), and the Special Needs Alliance (SNA). She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Elder Law Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association, where she works to advance education and advocacy on issues affecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Rebecca regularly presents continuing legal education programs for attorneys, financial professionals, fiduciaries, and care professionals. She has lectured on a wide range of topics, including elder law, estate planning, trust and estate administration, special needs planning, Medicaid planning, legal ethics, and veterans’ benefits for organizations such as NAELA, PAELA, WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI), county bar associations, and other professional education providers. Rebecca is passionate about helping families navigate life’s most important planning decisions with confidence and clarity. Through proactive planning and compassionate counsel, she helps clients protect what matters most, preserve dignity and independence, and create lasting legacies for future generations.