About Jennifer

Jennifer VanderVeen is a attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law, with over 20 years of experience serving clients in Indiana and Michigan. She is the founder of VanderVeen Elder and Special Needs Law, located at 245 W. Edison Road, Suite 120, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Admitted to the Indiana State Bar on November 8, 1999, Jennifer holds the attorney number 21853-49 and maintains an active status in good standing.

She is also a member of the Elder Law sections of both the Indiana and Michigan state bars, reflecting her commitment to the field. Jennifer's practice focuses on elder and special needs law, estate planning, and the creation of specialized trusts and estates. She has worked with non-profit organizations, families with limited assets, and advocates for people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds. Her firm offers services such as Medicaid planning, guardianship, and veteran's benefits assistance.

In addition to her legal practice, Jennifer has been recognized for her contributions to the field. She has been the president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and serves on the emeritus member selection committee of that organization. She is also a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners, an invitation-only council leading the future of Elder Law. Jennifer is accredited by the Veteran’s Administration to practice before the VA.

She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2011 and 2014) and selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2023). For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact VanderVeen Elder and Special Needs Law at 574-307-5605 or visit their website at vanderveenelderlaw.com.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Indiana
Michigan

Court Admissions

Indiana Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1999

Types of Cases Handled

Elder law Estate planning Special needs planning

Legal Services Scope

Estate planning Trust creation Medicaid planning Guardianship Veteran's benefits assistance

Office Locations

Main Office

 245 W. Edison Suite 120 Mishawaka IN 46545