JOANNE B. SPELLANE is an attorney in sole practice, with offices in Tarrytown, New York and New York City. She specializes in Elder Law and Estate Planning, including Medicaid, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration. Joanne represents the interests of the elderly and the disabled, and enjoys guiding younger families on the importance of having an estate plan in place. She has volunteered regularly for over twenty-five years with Caring Kind, New York City, and frequently lectures on elder law and estate planning issues with numerous civic and family groups.