Did you know:

• That 80% of inheritances are spent within 18 months of receipt?
• That the U.S. population of people over age 65 is expected to double in size in 25 years?
• In 2000 18.2% of those over 85 were living in a nursing home?
• The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 drastically changed the Medicaid rules? Now church tithes and Christmas gifts you made could render you ineligible for Medicaid assistance for up to five years

PEACE OF MIND – That’s the most valuable item we can offer. Here are some of the questions our planning will resolve. Please visit the individual links above for more details.

MEDICAID QUESTIONS:

• How can I preserve my assets if my spouse or I go into a nursing home?
• Can I afford a nursing home or assisted living facility?
• How can I qualify for Medicaid?
• If I go into a nursing home, how will my spouse live?
• What is long term care insurance and do I need it?
• What are the penalties for giving away assets?

ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONS:

• How can I leave the most money to my children and grandchildren without losing control of my finances?
• What is a medical power of attorney and why do I need it?
• Why do I need a Revocable Living Trust rather than a will?
• What is HIPAA?
• How can I make sure my surviving spouse is lawsuit-proof for life?
• If I die and my spouse remarries, how can I protect my estate from going to my spouse’s new husband or wife?
• How can I make my children’s inheritance lawsuit and divorce-proof?
• I have one child who manages money effectively, but another child who is a spendthrift. Can I leave them money to be distributed and managed differently?
• How can I provide for a disabled child without making him or her ineligible for government assistance?

Having these questions answered by a professional provides peace of mind.

The primary focus of our firm centers on Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning and Elder Law Care. Be assured that you will be treated with the courtesy and respect you deserve.

Please take a moment to visit the other areas of our website, including information on the attorneys who practice here and the services that we offer. Then call our office for a free consultation – we will be happy to help you as quickly and efficiently as possible.