Patricia E Kefalas Dudek

Disability Attorney in Farmington Hills, Michigan

(248) 254-346230445 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 310, Farmington Hills, MI 48237View on Yelp
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About Patricia E Kefalas Dudek

Patricia E Kefalas Dudek operates her practice at 30445 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 310, in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a professional corridor in Oakland County that serves clients from across the greater Detroit metropolitan area. Her work spans disability law, elder law, and estate planning, which makes her office a practical resource for families dealing with age-related or disability-related legal needs all at once. Because her practice covers disability law alongside elder law and estate planning, she is positioned to help clients think beyond just winning a benefits claim. Many people dealing with serious illness or disability also need to update their estate documents, set up special needs trusts, or address long-term care planning, and her office handles those concerns under one roof.

Practice Areas

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications
Disability appeals and hearings
Elder law counseling
Estate planning for individuals with disabilities
Special needs trusts
Benefits coordination for aging and disabled clients

Specialties

Disability LawElder LawEstate Planning for Disabled Individuals

How They Can Help

Clients at this firm can get help with the full range of Social Security disability matters, including initial SSDI and SSI applications, reconsiderations after a denial, and representation at hearings before an administrative law judge. The firm also assists with estate planning documents and elder law issues that often arise alongside a disability case, such as protecting assets, planning for Medicaid eligibility, and setting up trusts that preserve benefit eligibility for disabled family members.

What to Expect

When you contact the office, you can expect an initial conversation about your situation, whether it centers on a disability claim, an elder law question, or an estate planning need. From there, the firm will gather your medical records, work history, and financial information as needed, and walk you through the steps involved in your particular matter, including deadlines for appeals if a disability claim has already been denied.

Service Area

The firm serves clients in Farmington Hills and throughout Oakland County, as well as the broader Detroit metro region in southeastern Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Patricia E Kefalas Dudek handle both SSDI and SSI cases?
Yes, the firm handles both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income cases, which have different eligibility rules based on work history and financial need respectively.
Can this firm help me plan my estate if I am receiving disability benefits?
Yes, because the practice includes both disability law and estate planning, the firm can help you structure your finances and documents in a way that protects your benefit eligibility while addressing your long-term planning goals.
What is a special needs trust and does this office help set one up?
A special needs trust allows a disabled individual to hold assets without disqualifying them from means-tested benefits like SSI or Medicaid. This firm can advise on and draft special needs trusts as part of its estate planning work.
My disability claim was denied. Is it too late to get help?
A denial is not the end of the process. You generally have 60 days from the date of a denial notice to file an appeal, and having an attorney assist with the reconsideration and hearing stages significantly affects the outcome for many applicants.
Does the firm serve clients outside of Farmington Hills?
Yes, the office is located in Farmington Hills but serves clients throughout Oakland County and the greater Detroit area in southeastern Michigan.
How does elder law connect to disability planning?
Elder law covers legal issues that affect older and disabled individuals, including Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term care arrangements. For clients managing a disability alongside aging-related concerns, having an attorney who handles both areas can simplify the process considerably.

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