I would appreciate a reference to an attorney who specializes in elder law and financial planning. Any help?

Do you have an accountant? They may know a good estate planning attorney in your area.

https://www.agingcare.com/local/elder-law-attorneys

I had a hard time finding this - so I thought I would add the link
if you go way to the bottom of page - you can select your state.

but it still asks to fill out a form with your email and phone # ?
      ....Complete the form below and a Care Advisor will contact you to explore

edit oh I see if I select my state. it gives me some cities to choose. then I can see some attorney names. my city isn't listed tho.

Good afternoon CSmith,
In the find care section, AgingCare offers an elder law attorney directory by city. If you enter the zip code where you are looking to find an elder law attorney, the listings near you will be identified. I hope you are able to find the legal and financial advice you need. If you have specific questions, don't hesitate to ask- the members here have a lot of experience to share. Take care-
https://www.agingcare.com/local/elder-law-attorneys