in 1989 by attorneys Richard and Nancy Spain and Theresa Varnet, the Chicago firm of Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C. concentrates its practice in issues unique to families with members who are disabled or elderly, specializing in special needs trusts, OBRA '93 trusts, Medicaid & Medicare issues, SSI, Guardianship and Elder Law, as well as general estate planning, real estate, probate court matters and corporate law. Several members of the firm are licensed in multiple states.