Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm Off the Clock at Heritage at Milford Join us this Tuesday, May 7 for a a complimentary Elder Law Q&A Session! Location: Heritage at Milford, 500 S. DuPont Boulevard, Milford, Delaware Please RSVP by Monday, May 6 to (302)422-8700. Off the Clock Flyer
January 22, 2013 Elder Law Workshop II Let us help you protect your nest egg!! Procino Wells, LLC will again host a FREE workshop, entitled "Long Term Care Planning Mistakes". The workshop will be held on January 22, 2013, from 6:30 - 7:30pm, at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. Please call the office to RSVP as space is limited!! For more details, click on the link below to view our workshop flyer. Long Term Planning Mistakes flyer - January 22, 2013
December 25, 2012 Procino Wells adopts nursing home resident for Christmas In lieu of exchanging gifts with each other for Christmas, the staff of Procino Wells decided to adopt a nursing home resident for Christmas. The office obtained the name of a resident from social services, who otherwise had no family to celebrate Christmas with. Staff purchased a few gifts and took them to the resident just prior to Christmas, and spent time with the resident while opening gifts and talking about past Christmas memories.
November 15, 2012 Procino Wells, LLC attends Delaware Hospice "Aging Well" seminar Procino Wells, LLC attended the "Aging Well" seminar held at the Seaford Senior Center on November 15, 2012. The event was hosted by Delaware Hospice. A number of speakers presented on a variety of topics, such as estate planning, emergency communication, protecting your identity and the 911 voluntary registry.
November 15, 2012 Elder Law Workshop Procino Wells, LLC will host a free workshop, entitled "Long Term Care Planning Mistakes". The workshop will be held on November 15th, from 6:30 - 7:30pm, at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. Please call the office to RSVP as space is limited!! For more details, click on the link below to view our workshop flyer. Let us help you protect your nest egg!! Long Term Care Planning Mistakes flyer
October 25, 2012 Procino Wells attends Nanticoke Tributes Awards Dinner The staff of Procino Wells, LLC attended the 8th Annual Nanticoke Tributes for Healthcare Leadership, held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. Nanticoke Tributes awards individuals who have made significant contributions to the provision and improvement of healthcare in the communities of Western Sussex County. Procino Wells would like to congratulate this year's award recipients, and Nanticoke Health Services for sponsoring such a wonderful event!
July 23, 2012 Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland attend "Planning for the Generations 2012" in Denver, Colorado Both Michele and Amber attended the 2012 Planning for the Generations Symposium in Denver July 18-20, 2012. The Planning for the Generations Symposium was sponsored by the leaders in the industry - WealthCounsel, The Advisors Forum and ElderCounsel - three organizations comprised of nearly 3,500 practitioners committed to an interdisciplinary approach to client-centered planning. This conference provided a unique opportunity for Michele and Amber to learn from national experts, develop meaningful relationships with colleagues, and discover new ways to expand the practice in the areas of Essentials Planning, Advanced Planning, Elder Law Planning, and Business Planning.
June 26, 2012 Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland attend "From The Heart. For The Heart." Featuring Laura Bush. Along with Michele and Amber, more than 400 anxious patrons attended "From The Heart. For The Heart.", a luncheon held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, Delaware. The event, featuring former First Lady, Laura Bush, was on a mission of increasing awareness of heart disease in women. Former First Lady Laura Bush is an advocate for women's health and has been an active participant in campaigns to raise awareness of breast and cervical cancer, and heart disease, both in the U.S. and around the world. She partnered with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in The Heart Truth® campaign and The Red Dress project. Her memoir, Spoken From the Heart, is a New York Times #1 best seller.
April 21, 2012 Procino Wells, LLC "Silver Record" sponsor at NHS Dinner Auction Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland attended the Nanticoke Health Services Dinner and Auction "American Bandstand, Celebrating Decades of Music". They were rocking out to tunes of past decades at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville on Saturday, April 21, 2012, where Procino Wells, LLC was a "Silver Record" sponsor of the event. During the evening, guests had the opportunity to bid on items in the live and silent auctions, followed by an evening of dancing. Proceeds from the American Bandstand, Celebrating Decades of Music will benefit Nanticoke's Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
April 16, 2012 Amber Woodland Joins NAELA The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) is a professional association of over 4,200 attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. NAELA members assist their clients with public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning, among other important issues. Both Amber Woodland and Michele Procino-Wells are now members of NAELA. This resource will be very helpful in assisting clients with Elder Law issues.
March 12, 2012 Procino Wells, LLC joins National Care Planning Council National Care Planning Council is the most comprehensive resource for Eldercare (Senior Care) and Long Term Care Planning anywhere. Their website (www.longtermcarelink.net) provides articles and reference books to help learn about long term care planning. The site also lists providers and services by category to help with your eldercare needs. The National Care Planning Council and its affiliated members are dedicated to helping families recognize the need for long term care planning and to helping implement that planning. Integrity, honesty, and a genuine concern for those who are in need of (or may need) long term care are at the heart of NCPC services. The National Care Planning Council's Statement of Purpose (1) To promote a public awareness of the need for long term care planning. (2) To provide materials to educate the public on how to plan for long term care. (3) To provide training and marketing materials to council members who help the public plan for long term care. (4) To promote the services and expertise of our members. (5) To provide a forum for members to share ideas and marketing strategies.
February 23, 2012 Michele Procino-Wells article in the Seaford Star Michele Procino-Wells will be featuring a monthly editorial on various topics of legal interest in the Seaford Star. The first article appeared in the February 23rd edition regarding Elder Law services. Click below to read full story. "Elder Law Attorneys Offer Valuable Services" article
February 15, 2012 Michele Procino-Wells speaks at Soroptimist Michele Procino-Wells spoke about Estate Planning & Elder Law basics at the program meeting of Soroptimist International of Seaford. Soroptimist is a business and professional women's civic organization which supports the local community and which works to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. The word "Soroptimist" means "best for women."
February 15, 2012 Procino Wells, LLC participates in Heritage Shores Wellness Fair Michele Procino-Wells and Heather Taylor participated in the Heritage Shores Wellness Fair held February 15th. Heritage Shores is a 55+ community that is located in Bridgeville, Delaware. The goal of the Wellness Fair is to educate homeowners on what services are available in the Delaware area that promote a healthy life style, and provide information on local services and organizations that promote the same concept. Many Heritage Shores homeowners are not local to Delaware. Procino Wells offered information about Elder Law and Estate Planning in Delaware, and having your affairs in order after relocating from another state. Legal services tie in to Wellness knowing that homeowners may enjoy retirement without worry in the event of a life changing event.
February 1, 2012 Amber Woodland Receives VA Accreditation Amber Woodland recently received accreditation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for veterans of any nation in the world. The mission of the VA is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise: "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans." There are approximately 24 million veterans alive today, and three quarters of them served during a time when the United States was at war or during an official conflict period. One fourth of the U.S. population - approximately 63 million citizens - are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are: a veteran; a dependent of a veteran; parents of a veteran; or the surviving spouse of a veteran.
January 27, 2012 Kirsten Briggs visits Cape Henlopen High School Kirsten visited Cape Henlopen High School on Friday, January 27th to speak to the students about resume preparation, interviewing and on-the- job performance. Kirsten addressed the three scheduled Home Economics classes separately and discussed with them keys to preparing a simple, but clear and effective resume, tips for interview preparedness and conduct, as well as proper attitudes and etiquette, once a job has been obtained. Kirsten has a passion for investing in the upcoming generations and found each class to be a fun to work with, each in their own unique way!
January 20, 2012 Welcome Layla Brooke Woodland The law office of Procino Wells, LLC congratulates Justin and Amber Woodland on the birth of their baby girl, Layla Brooke. Layla was born Friday, January 20th at 11:25am.
November 11, 2011 Michele Procino-Wells Receives VA Accreditation Michele Procino-Wells recently received accreditation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for veterans of any nation in the world. The mission of the VA is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise: "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans." There are approximately 24 million veterans alive today, and three quarters of them served during a time when the United States was at war or during an official conflict period. One fourth of the U.S. population - approximately 63 million citizens - are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are: a veteran; a dependent of a veteran; parents of a veteran; or the surviving spouse of a veteran.
November 10, 2011 Amber Woodland Attends Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council Meeting On November 10, 2011, Amber attended the Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council Meeting at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown, Delaware. Bill Purnell, Esq. presented on the civil union laws that will go into effect in Delaware in January 2012. Specifically, he discussed the effect these news laws will have on estate planning and administration.
November 8, 2011 Attendance at Old Republic Real Estate Seminar in Dover, Delaware Michele Procino-Wells, Amber Woodland, and Erin Dukes attended the Old Republic Fall Real Estate Seminar on November 8, 2011, in Dover, Delaware. The speakers presented on topics related to real estate, including short sales and bankruptcy.
November 3, 2011 Attendance at Nanticoke Health Service's Annual Tributes Dinner at Heritage Shores Many staff members of Procino Wells, LLC attended The Nanticoke Health Services Tributes For Healthcare Leadership Dinner at Heritage Shores on November 3, 2011. This event awards individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the provision and improvement of healthcare in the communities of Western Sussex County.
October 29, 2011 Amber Woodland Volunteers for Wills for Heroes Amber volunteered her time on Saturday, October 29, 2011, to participate in a community service function that benefits emergency first responders called Wills for Heroes. She facilitated the preparation of wills and other estate planning documents. Visit the Wills for Heroes website at willsforheroes.org.
October 26, 2011 Amber Woodland Attends 2011 Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference On October 26, 2011, Amber Woodland attended the 2011 Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference at Delaware Technical & Community College, Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown, Delaware in the William A. Carter Partnership Center. This year's theme was "Connections that Work." For more information, visit http://www.sussexcountyconference.com/.
October 12 - 14, 2011 Michele Procino-Wells Attends Medicaid Immersion Camp in Orlando, Florida Michele Procino-Wells recently attended the Medicaid Immersion Camp sponsored by ElderCounsel in Orlando, Florida. It is a one-of-a-kind members-only program designed to delve deeper into the Medicaid rules and the applicable planning strategies. Among other things, Michele attended sessions entitled "Countable Assets, Penalties and Exempt Transfers;" "Crisis Planning vs. Proactive Planning;" and "Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Case Design." The information provided at this Camp is truly invaluable and has provided Michele with the tools needed to enhance this ever growing area of her practice.
October 3, 2011 Michele Procino-Wells Has Been Named the 2011 Business Person of the Year The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce has named Michele Procino-Wells, Esquire the 2011 Business Person of the Year. The Chamber of Commerce selects the Business Person of the Year annually and the award is presented at the Fall Dinner and Awards Ceremony in October. The individual must be a member of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce; be the owner of a business; have a substantial history in the community; be known for treating employees and the public in a manner that enhances the image of the business community; be creative and imaginative in dealing with employees, the public and/or the business community; show innovation in the services offered; show evidence of contributions to aid community-oriented projects through the use of her personal resources; and reflect favorably as a "model" representative of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce business members. Full Article
July 19 - 22, 2011 Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland Attend Planning for the Generations Symposium in Chicago, IL On July 19, 2011, Michele and Amber traveled to Chicago, Illinois to attend the 2011 Planning for the Generations Symposium. The Symposium presents a unique forum for wealth planning professionals from all disciplines to explore solutions to today's most challenging estate planning and elder law issues. Participants gain new insight and perspectives from industry leaders while earning continuing education credits and meeting and collaborating with colleagues. For more information, visit http://www.planning4generations.com/index.asp.
June 2011 Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland Participate in Four-Part Medicaid Teleconference Series Michele and Amber are participating in a four-part medicaid teleconference series sponsored by the National Business Institute. The titles of each of the four sessions are as follows: 1. Medicaid 101: Eligibility Requirements and Benefits 2. Qualifying for Medicaid 3. Medicaid Application/Appeals Procedure 4. Medicaid Post-Eligibility Issues The attorneys at Procino Wells, LLC are committed to staying abreast of the changes in the law. This is done by regularly attending conferences such as this.
June 1, 2011 Amber Woodland to Join the Board of Soroptimist International of Seaford On June 1, 2011, Amber Woodland will be inducted as the new treasurer for Soroptimist International of Seaford. Soroptimist International of Seaford is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. For information, visit www.siofseaford.com!
May 26, 2011 Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland to Attend Annual Meeting of the Estate Planning Council of Delaware, Inc. On May 26, 2011, Michele and Amber are scheduled to attend the Annual Meeting of the Estate Planning Council of Delaware, Inc. This year's topic is: "194 Best and Worst Planning Ideas for your Client's Retirement." Natalie B. Choate will be the evening's presenter. Natalie B. Choate is an Of Counsel in the Trusts and Estates Department of Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP. Her practice is limited to estate planning for retirement benefits. Her two books, Life and Death Planning for Retirement Benefits and The QPRT Manual, are leading resources for estate planning professionals.
May 4, 2011 Procino Wells, LLC Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day at Bon Appetit On May 4, 2011, the Procino Wells staff enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant, Bon Appetit, for Administrative Professionals Day. This year we celebrated all of our office professionals and the hard work that is done throughout the year!
April 20, 2011 Teleconference Participation Regarding Qualifying for Medicaid On April 20, 2011, Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland participated in a teleconference entitled "Qualifying for Medicaid Long-Term Caer while Preserving Family Assets." The teleconference was spondered by the National Business Institute and was conducted by Evan H. Farr, CELA.
April 13, 2011 Kirsten Joins the Board of the Seaford Community Swim Center Kirsten Briggs recently joined the Board of the Seaford Community Swim Center. She will be serving as the secretary. SCSC is a family oriented Swim Center located adjacent to Hooper's Landing Golf Course and the Nanticoke Senior Center. The Seaford Community Swim Center provides the residents of Seaford with and exceptional opportunity to "take a break from it all" and soak up the summer's sun by the pool. In 2010, the facility was purchased by the City of Seaford and is managed on a day-to-day basis by the Board of the Seaford Community Swim Center. Memberships are open to all. For more information, visit www.seafordde.com!
April 9, 2011 Nanticoke Memorial Hospital 25th Anniversary Dinner & Auction On Saturday, April 9, 2011, Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland attended the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Anniversary Dinner and Auction. Proceeds from the "Red Carpet Affair" will benefit Nanticoke's Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The Cardiac Catheterization Lab combines the most advanced technology with an experienced team of physicians, nurses, and technicians who are on call 24/7. Every day physicians perform lifesaving procedures to clear blockages and enhance heart health care. Nanticoke has reached a point where it needs to expand its facilities. The expansion of the cardiac catheterization lab will help ease possible delays emergent cases cause and will once again raise the bar for the services Nanticoke provides in our community. Time is the leading factor in reducing death due to heart attack and stroke. When minutes count, you can count on Nanticoke.
April 1, 2011 Amber Woodland Participates in Law Career Exploration at Seaford High School On April 1, 2011, Amber attended and participated in the Educational Talent Search Law Career Exploration at Seaford High School. Thirty-seven high school students partcipated in the Exploration to learn more about the legal profession!
March 5, 2011 - April 16, 2011 Cinderella's Closet - A Project of Soroptimist International of Seaford Cinderella's Closet is a project designed to build self-esteem and confidence in high school girls by providing them with evening gowns for formal events, such as prom, at an extremely low cost. This project provides, among other things, a way to recycle dresses that are nearly new -- it's an environmentally-friendly, socially acceptable way to make lasting memories that will last a lifetime. Cinderella's Closet offers beautiful evening gowns in every size and style. There's truly something for everyone. For more information, please visit Facebook or www.SIofSeaford.com. Both Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland are members of SI of Seaford and are actively involved in this project. Cinderella's Closet Flyer
January 20, 2010 St. John's Preschool Certificate of Appreciation Procino Wells, LLC recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from St. John's Preschool for generously supporting their annnual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction! Certificate of Appreciation
January 13, 2011 Amber Woodland Attends Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council Meeting on Valuation Discounts On January 13, 2011, Amber attended the Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council Meeting at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown, Delaware. David N. Routzahn, Jr. presented on "Discounts - How Much is Too Much? ... Or Too Little?"
December 31, 2010 Withholding of Income Tax on Gains Realized by Non-Resident Sellers of Delaware Real Estate Withholding of Tax on Gains from Real Estate - Effective 1/1/2011. For more information, please see the attached article. Article -- Non-Resident Sellers of Delaware Real Estate
December 21, 2010 Recent Congressional Action Results In An Unexpected, But Favorable Federal Estate Tax Break For recent information regarding the federal estate tax, please read the attached article. Article -- Federal Estate Tax
December 14, 2010 Procino Wells, LLC Welcomes a New Delaware Attorney Procino Wells, LLC is pleased to welcome Amber B. Woodland, Esquire as a new associate attorney of the firm. Mrs. Woodland will practice primarily in the areas of real estate, taxation, estate planning and administration, and business matters. Press Release
December 1, 2010 Preparing for the Return of the Federal Estate Tax in 2011 For more information regarding the return of the federal estate tax in 2011, please read the attached article. Federal Estate Tax Returns With A Vengeance -- Morning Star, December 2010
November 11, 2010 Michele Procino-Wells and Amber Woodland Attend Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council Meeting on Qualified Personal Residence Trusts On November 11, 2010, Michele and Amber attended the Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council Meeting at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown, Delaware. Matthew D'Emilio presented on "Planning with Personal Residences." More specifically, the presentation included a lively discussion on Qualified Personal Residence Trusts.
November 9, 2010 Michele Procino-Wells Speaks at the Nanticoke Senior Center on Estate Planning Basics Many were in attendance at Michele's presentation on "Estate Planning: The Basics" at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford, Delaware. She discussed the four most common estate planning tools -- Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. Stay tuned for future seminars hosted by our attorneys at the Nanticoke Senior Center. They're always open to the public!
October 28, 2010 Michele Procino-Wells Presented the Founders Award at Nanticoke's Tributes for Healthcare Leadership Dinner Michele, the newest member of the Nanticoke Board of Directors and an eight-year member of Soropotimist International of Seaford, presented the Founders Award to Nancy Hickman, the current president of the Soroptimist Club. Michele mentioned in her presentation that in its sixty-year history, Soroptimist of Seaford has given $1.2 million to local community causes -- $100,000 of that has gone to Nanticoke Health Services. Nanticoke's Tributes for Healthcare Leadership Dinner was held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville, Delaware. Nanticoke Tributes Honor Best in the Community -- Morning Star, November 2010
October 27, 2010 Attendance at Today and Tomorrow Conference Michele and Amber attended this year's Today and Tomorrow Conference at Del Tech in Georgetown, Delaware. The presenters took a look at the "basics" of the Sussex County economy. Over two hundred attendees were present!
October 16, 2010 Michele Procino-Wells Volunteers for Wills for Heroes Michele volunteered her time on Saturday, October 16, 2010, to participate in a community service function that benefits emergency first responders called Wills for Heroes. She facilitated the preparation of wills and other estate planning documents. Visit the Wills for Heroes website at willsforheroes.org.
October 1, 2010 Durable Powers of Attorney Effective as of 10/1/2010, the legislation surrounding Durable Powers of Attorney drastically changed. House Bill No. 455
October 2010 Michele Joins Nanticoke Health Services Board of Directors Michele recently became a member of the Board of Directors of Nanticoke Health Services, Inc. which operates Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and Lifecare at Lofland Park in Seaford, Delaware. Press Release
May 2010 Amber Graduates from Regent University School of Law Amber recently graduated from Regent University School of Law in May 2010. After taking the Delaware bar exam in July of this year, she joined our firm as a full-time law clerk.
Spring 2010 Michele Joins Seaford Community Swim Center Board Michele Procino-Wells also recently became a member of the board for the Seaford Community Swim Center, Inc.

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