Practice Areas
Frederick Law Offices, PLLC provides comprehensive legal services to individuals in the Western New York area. Our practice areas include Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI), Supplemental Security Income Benefits(SSI), Veterans Service Connected Benefits, New York State Disability Retirement, Special Education Law, Article 17-A Guardianships and Article 81 Guardianships, Supplemental Needs Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and other advance directives.
Please explore our practice areas to learn more about our services and what we can offer to you, your family, or your business.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & Disability Benefit Appeals
Frederick Law Offices, PLLC is committed to helping clients obtain the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits they deserve and serving disabled individuals and their families throughout Western New York. If you or a loved one has been denied these vital public benefits, we will guide you through the appeals process.
Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI)
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is administered through the Social Security Administration and provides monetary aid for persons over the age of 65, the legally blind, and the disabled.
Article 17-A Guardianships and Article 81 Guardianships
Under New York law, there are two major types of guardianships that may be established. They include: MHL Article 81 and Article 17-A of the Surrogate Court Procedure Act (“SCPA Article 17-A”). The guardian under both types of guardianship owes a duty to look out for the welfare and best interests of the ward.
Supplemental Needs Trusts
Also known as “special needs” trusts, allow a disabled beneficiary to receive gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds without losing eligibility for certain government programs and without requiring reimbursement to governmental agencies for benefits provided.