Attorney Benjamin Worsowicz joined Gudorf Law Group as an associate in 2022. Ben brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous work in respected Ohio law firms. Ben has devoted most of his career to estate planning and elder law, making him an excellent fit for our team
Ben assists the firm’s older clients with their various legal needs, including planning for incapacity, protecting their assets from the nursing home, and securing government benefits to which they are entitled. This includes long term care benefits, such as Medicaid and Veterans’ Aid and Attendance benefits.
Ben is valued by colleagues for his keen insight, strong work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail. Ben arrives in the office early each day to tackle drafting and document preparation, but his favorite part of the day is his appointments with clients. He appreciates the opportunity to truly get to know the people whose lives and families he is planning for.
A graduate of Capital University Law School, Ben graduated summa cum laude in the top 5% of his class and was a member of the Law Review staff and Order of the Curia. Ben’s undergraduate studies in History at The Ohio State University proved an excellent foundation for his legal studies and work.
When not in the office, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, and of course, cheering for the Buckeyes.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
Admissions to Practice
- Ohio
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Dayton Bar Association
Attorney Kyla Williger, CELA, is a director at the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. (KWGD) and joined the firm in 2021 after practicing 10 years at her family-owned boutique law firm, the former Williger Legal Group, LLC, in Munroe Falls.
Kyla is a certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. She also is a certified specialist in Elder Law by the Ohio State Bar, a National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), and a National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) Certified Elder Law Attorney.
Kyla has transitioned the practice, which is focused on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, Disability Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, & Elder Law, and she continues to provide specialized legal advice and excellent service to all of her senior clients and their families to KWGD’s Hudson office location.
Matthew S. Snyder, MBA, JD
Matt is dedicated to helping families with their estate planning and elder care law needs. He graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics before moving to Ohio and obtaining both his Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Akron.
After gaining exposure to elder care law topics, Matt knew he would focus his career on that path. Specifically, he enjoys providing clients with peace of mind to accomplish their asset protection goals and assisting them through the planning process involved when a loved one has a long-term care health crisis. Many families are unsure where to turn for answers when a family member enters a skilled nursing home or begins receiving other costly forms of long-term care. Matt devotes his time to answering those questions and educating families on the upcoming issues they may face. He has extensive experience in applying for Medicaid benefits and is accredited through the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist with Veterans benefits.
Matt and his wife enjoy taking in the sights and scenes of Northeast Ohio and walking their dogs through the local Metroparks.
Inspired by the advocacy needed later in life by her beloved grandparents, Larae C. Schraeder started Schraeder Law LLC, to specialize in estate planning and elder law.
Larae focuses on helping clients of all ages plan for the later-in-life issues her own family faced without legal counsel.
Estate Planning and Elder Law in Central Ohio. Services include Wills, Trusts, Medicaid, and more.
A magna cum laude graduate of Kenyon College and summa cum laude graduate of Capital University Law School, Larae worked full time while completing her law degree. She also served as Editor in Chief of Capital University's Law Review. She is currently a member of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Elder Law groups.
Victoria E. Schafer is Managing Partner of Victoria E. Schafer Attorneys at Law in Uniontown, Ohio, founded in 1983.
The firm was founded on the principles of commitment and value. Its mission is to understand and meet the needs of our clients by thinking outside of the box and delivering results. We are committed to meeting clients' expectations and assisting them to achieve their goals in a sincere and friendly manner. The attorneys in the firm specialize primarily in estate planning and probate matters. The firm approaches every client's case as a team, and using our more than 50 years of combined experience, leverages the intellectual capital of the entire firm to provide extensive insight, personal attention, and unparalleled value.
Find more information at vschafer.com.