Attorney James N. Voeller, Rebecca L. Jaroszewski and Rebekah Meeks Schement
After a person dies, most Texas estates need to go through probate. Probate is the legal process where the deceased person’s estate is settled, including collecting (known as marshalling) the assets, paying any existing claims and debts, and distributing the residual estate to beneficiaries as outlined in the will if there is one. However, if there is no valid will,…
Yes! If a senior is medically and financially qualified, Medicaid will pay for virtually all of their long-term treatment expenses. In Texas, long-term care costs are extremely expensive, whether in an assisted living facility, home health care, or nursing home. Medicare coverage for long-term care is exceptionally restricted, private health insurance policies typically do not cover long-term care, and hardly…
A licensed specialist in elder law is an attorney who has undergone specialized training in elder law issues, has practiced in that specific area for a certain amount of time, and has been accredited as highly qualified in elder law by their State Bar or by another accrediting organization. The substantial benefit of employing an elder law attorney is their…
The Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Special Care Pension provides monthly assistance to wartime veterans and the surviving spouses of deceased veterans. Many families in San Antonio are unaware that these benefits are available to them. Our legal team at The Voeller Law Firm understands the eligibility guidelines and how to apply, and can help you discover whether or not…
Texas Medicaid has limitations set on the amount of assets that someone can own and the income they can receive each month to be eligible for the program. Medicaid planning in San Antonio is a process of using and protecting assets within the state and federal guidelines for the event of a long-term nursing home stay. This process accesses all available…
If you’re searching for an experienced elder law attorney, then look no further than The Voeller Law Firm. You can trust their efficient and knowledgeable set of legal professionals to meet your elder law needs. The Voeller Law Firm proudly serves the San Antonio area, Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, and South Texas areas. Given longer life expectancies, the…
Life expectancy in the United States has continued an upward trend over the last several decades. The average life expectancy for men is 76.4 years and the average for women is a healthy 81.2 years of age. What has not trended upward, however, is the number of people engaging in long term care planning. The fact is, 63 percent of…
If you’re seeking a focused Medicaid attorney in San Antonio, then look no further than The Voeller Law Firm. Not only does The Voeller Law Firm serve the San Antonio community, but they also work for clients in the Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, and South Texas areas. When you contact the Voeller Law Firm for your Medicaid case,…
Many children find it difficult to have conversations about the future with their aging parents. It is often uncomfortable for all parties involved. Children may worry about how the conversation with their parents will be perceived. It can be tough to discuss the subject of money as children don’t want to be perceived as though they are prying or worse,…
These days it seems you can do just about anything on the internet. So why not do estate planning? Just download some forms, follow the worksheet, fill in the blanks, and be good to go? When it comes to leaving your life savings to those you love, you should be more confident that your heirs will actually receive what you…