Elder Law

The cost of long-term care for an aging person is known by nearly everyone to be prohibitively expensive. That’s one of the main reasons why people apply for Medicaid assistance to cover these costs. However, applying for Medicaid is an art and a science that can sometimes be almost as complex as sending a man to the moon. If your income…

You’ve worked hard for the assets you’ve earned in life, and you want to make sure that your loved ones can benefit from them when you pass away. That’s why when you are ready to make your final arrangements, you need to consult with a Texas estate planning attorney who will ensure that everything you’ve earned will go where you…

When the time comes to make a plan for the distribution of your financial assets after you pass away, it is very important to understand the difference between a will and a trust. Both of these are legal documents that deal with the handling of your assets, but there are some definite differences between them. For many people, a will…

When people visit an elder law attorney, they often have concerns about how they will handle the financial issues related to aging and what they can leave behind for their loved ones. Making a solid plan for managing your estate means that your wishes are more likely to be carried out in a timely fashion and that your loved ones…

Elder law attorneys specialize in dealing with the legal issues that affect the elderly, such as planning an estate for a beneficiary or designating someone to make financial or medical decisions for an elderly person who is unable to do so. Since most aging people have many of the same issues, there are some questions that are frequently asked of…

People who are planning their estates may often want to apply for Medicaid in order to cover the expense of long-term care. However, the application process and requirements for Medicaid assistance is a complex and ever-changing process. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Medicaid planning. Why is Medicaid Planning Needed? Even for those who have long-term…

If you’re thinking about doing estate planning, you might have one question taking shape in your mind: What’s the difference between a will and a trust, and which one is right for me? Estate planning laws in Texas aren’t incomprehensible, but the language and details used can make it appear to be daunting. Explanations about the distinction between wills and…

Whether it’s starting a business, starting a marriage, becoming a parent, or losing a parent, significant life changes can have a substantial impact on your perspective for the future. The necessity to figure out how to best protect your children, your spouse, your finances, and your legacy is obvious; however, constructing an estate plan for everything is not. At the…

Most elder law attorneys handle a wide variety of legal matters that concern an older or disabled individual, including issues pertaining to health care, guardianship, retirement, long-term care planning, VA pension, social security, Medicare or Medicaid, and other essential matters. Elder law is a legal term which describes the area of legal practice that places an importance on those matters…

The state of Texas recognizes three types of wills as valid if they all possess two mutual requirements: The testator must be considered to be of sound mind and must be at least 18-years-old. Under these conditions, one would assume that a valid will is based on the wishes of a party who is functioning at full mental competence and…