Elder Law & Medicaid Planning

Because Legal Needs Change as You Age

Estate planning. Retirement planning. Paying for long-term care. There are all kinds of legal issues you may find yourself facing as you get older.

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ELDER LAW & MEDICAID PLANNING

Protect your Health,
Finances, and Independence.

Estate Planning

Every adult should have some kind of estate plan. But this is even more important as you age, because you want to make sure your wishes are properly recorded and that what you leave behind for loved ones is helpful rather than troublesome.

Guardianship

Seniors can petition for a guardian, or caregivers can petition to become guardian to an aging loved one. On the flip side, either can object to the guardianship petition of someone if they don’t believe the person is a good fit or it’s unnecessary.

Advance Directives

These directives outline your healthcare preferences in the event you are unable to speak for yourself due to incapacitation. This includes who should make medical decisions for you and what treatments you do or don’t want.

Retirement Planning

Want to be able to enjoy your retirement with confidence? It’s vital to map out income, savings, and other expenses. Typically, this covers Social Security, pensions, investments, and long-term care.

Housing Discrimination

Sometimes, seniors receive unfair treatment when attempting to rent or buy housing due to age-related biases. Seeking legal assistance can ensure you receive equal access and get help filing complaints if needed.

Dealing with Veterans Benefits

Veterans and their families have earned VA benefits such as pensions, healthcare, and Aid and Attendance. But you still have to apply in order to receive those benefits, and may need to appeal if denied. We can help with both things.

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Don’t Wait to Start Medicaid Planning – Or You Could Be Left Out

Long-term care is expensive. But Medicare doesn’t cover it — and most private insurers don’t either.

Thankfully, Medicaid does — but you have to qualify for it. If your income and “countable resources” exceed Medicaid’s incredibly low limit, your application will be denied.

Because of this, one of the most common issues elder law attorneys deal with is incorporating Medicaid planning into your estate plan. We utilize legal tools and strategies to protect your assets while ensuring you will qualify for Medicaid if you need it in the future.

Have You Created an Estate Plan Yet? Is It Up-to-Date? Let Us Take a Look

Step 1

Schedule a Free Consultation

Reach out and set up a time for us to talk with each other. We won’t know if it feels like a fit until we get to talk.

Step 2

Collaborate on an Estate Plan

Our team learns about you and your unique needs so we can work with each other to help you design your ideal plan.

Step 3

You Are Set Up for the Future​

We’re committed to making sure you understand and feel confident in whatever plans we help you to create.