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Medicaid Planning for People With Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia

Wright Abshire, Attorneys
Houston, Texas
(713) 660-9595 ∙ (800) 280-4759
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Too often, the families of people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia find themselves in guardianship proceedings as the only way to transfer control of their loved ones' assets. Once a guardianship is established, then the assets are in the hands of the court — this court control may yield results contrary to the true wishes and desires of the person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

By putting into place an estate plan during the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you may be able to prevent the wasting of assets. You may also be able to dictate how your assets are used for your care. Wright Abshire, Attorneys, can help. Contact us today to learn about our services for Alzheimer's patients and others who need our care.

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Medicaid Planning

Eventually, most people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease will need continuous licensed nursing care in a nursing home. With proper planning, Medicaid will pay for most or all of the nursing home expenses, for many people.

However, proper advance planning really is necessary. In cases where a family member is developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease, early planning is especially important. The family member needs to make decisions about financial matters while he or she still has the mental capacity to do so.

If you do nothing, your family member is likely to end up in a guardianship proceeding subject to court control and out of the hands of the family.

Wright Abshire, Attorneys: Elder Law Attorneys Since 1982

For more than 25 years, the lawyers at Wright Abshire have dedicated their practice to protecting the legal rights and financial security of elderly and disabled people and their surviving family members.

Both the firm's partners, Wesley Wright and Molly Abshire, are certified elder law attorneys (CELAs) by the National Elder Law Foundation. Mr. Wright is also Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA), an invitation-only national organization committed to helping people who have family members with special needs.

Contact Wright Abshire, Attorneys, for a Consultation

Our lawyers are always available to consult with new clients — either regarding Medicaid planning for the future or an emergency Medicaid situation. To schedule a confidential appointment, send us an e-mail or call us toll-free at (800) 280-4759.

From our offices in Bellaire, Texas (a city within Houston), we represent clients throughout the Houston area as well as statewide. We also represent clients from other states with elderly family members in Texas. Our attorneys can make home, hospital or nursing home visits outside of the Houston area when necessary. And in some cases, many of our legal services can be provided over the telephone for our clients' convenience.

At the conclusion of every case, we ask our clients to complete a satisfaction survey - to help us make sure we are providing the best possible service. Here are just a few of the comments we have received over the years:

"Had answers promptly to our needs and showed concern; it was a very pleasant and helpful time well spent. Thank you." - D.M.

"For a client lacking legal information, advice was given (repeated until grasped) with a patient, gracious attitude. Good! Good!"- D.F.

"Walked us through a challenging time with ease - respect - affirming. Very satisfied. Very good job done by Mr. Wright. Thank you!" - A.C. and L.C.

"Everything went as planned, no surprises. Everything went well. Keep doing a great job! Thanks for teaching me more about Medicaid than I ever wanted to know! Everyone was great. You guys are great! I don't know what I would have done without you." - T.