About Lea

Lea Tom joined the Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center in November 2025 after relocating to Michigan from San Diego, California. She has worked in the estate planning industry since 2007 and brings extensive experience and a client‑focused approach to the firm.

Lea enjoys working with clients and is grateful to be part of such a dedicated and supportive team.

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“We sincerely thank you for helping this process go as smooth as possible” The family* thanks you for your kind expression of sympathy. - D.M.

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“Thank you for your professionalism and support in settling my Mothers estate. We appreciate it more than you know." - J.B.

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“Thank you so very much for all your help and patience. Please thank your office staff also. They were so very polite and patient with me and my family. May God Bless you all.” - J.K.

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“I just wanted to thank you for all of your assistance. Your compassion and willingness to help was noticed and appreciated.” - R.D.

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“Thank you so much for your willingness to drive down to Grand Rapids to talk about Estate Planning. Your handouts and information were very helpful to us and will be used as we work with our clients to navigate the system. For the kindness you’ve shown.” - B.H.

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The Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center was extremely helpful in understanding how to effectively deal with our current Medicaid Laws. They provided sound advice and outlined options for me to take. They have been a pleasure to work with, and helped a great deal when my father passed away unexpectedly and my mother needed skilled nursing care. Thanks! - James P.
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The Jordan-Balkema Elder Law Center was very thorough and informative. They consistently called to tell me what I need to do and always took my calls. They always had an answer for me. I would recommend them highly. They are easy to talk to, and are still there for me! - Arlene H.

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...they have helped immensely with qualifying our mother for medicaid. - Nancy W.

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My brother and I are very grateful for the services provided for my parents in their need. From Estate Planning and Revocable Trust, to getting my father qualified for Medicaid, when the time came. They really know their business. Thank you! - Tim W.

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The service I received was outstanding. They were always available to answer whatever questions I had while I had signed my mother up for Medicaid. Before working with them, I had requested information from the State that never arrived in 1 ½ years—The Jordan-Balkema Elder law Center sent it to me within two days. - R. Robinson.

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I can’t say enough good things about the assistance we received from the Jordan-Balkema Elder Law Center with our Medicaid application. Their help in navigating the application process was invaluable as we coped with nursing home costs for my Father. - Karen B.

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My husband and I are extremely grateful for all the help the Jordan-Balkema Elder Law Center gave us throughout the process of our parents going into a nursing home, and then becoming Medicaid eligible. It is a very emotional time and they helped us through it all the way. Thanks for your expert service! - Jerry & Judy E.

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We have been completely satisfied with the work the Jordan-Balkema Elder Law Center has done for us since our mother’s health has been rapidly declining. We appreciated their gentle, caring manner when meeting with mom and dad, as they tried to help them understand the process. That meant so much to us! - Mr. And Mrs. Terry K.

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After trying to get Medicaid for my parents by myself, I found the process to be very unreal. I finally went to the Jordan-Balkema Elder Law Center and we got through the whole process within a month. I learned a very important lesson, don’t try it by yourself. - Steve N.

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My husband has been unable to live at home since 2005 due to a stroke. My children and I heard about the Jordan-Balkema Elder Law Center, and after consulting with them, I got relief from the stress. We were able to get Medicaid for him and he is in a GOOD nursing home. I am able to visit him almost every day. I am so grateful! - Melva S.

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JORDAN BALKEMA ELDER LAW CENTER

Big Rapids Office

218 Maple Street, Suite A

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Tel: 231-796-4012

Cadillac Office

117 N Mitchell, Suite 3

Cadillac, MI 49601

Tel: 800-395-4347

Gaylord Office

1684 S Otsego Ave

Gaylord, MI 49735

Tel: 800-395-4347

Traverse City Office

1760 Forest Ridge Dr., Suite A

Traverse City MI 49686

Tel: 231-935-4646

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