How Jonathan helps
- Planning for nursing home and assisted living costs
- Texas Medicaid long-term care eligibility, including Qualified Income Trusts
- Protecting a spouse who stays at home when the other needs care
- Powers of attorney and directives for aging adults
- Planning after a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis
- Guardianship, and the alternatives, when capacity is already in question
Plan early if you can
The best elder law planning happens years before care is needed. Texas Medicaid looks back 60 months at gifts and transfers, so early planning keeps more options open. Even in a crisis, though, there are often still steps that help. It’s never too late to ask.
Why Jonathan’s financial background helps
Paying for long-term care is as much a financial question as a legal one. Jonathan’s years in financial services help him work alongside your financial advisor and look at income, savings, insurance and the home together.
Frequently asked questions
Will Medicaid take my parent's house?
Not usually during their lifetime when the home qualifies as exempt. Texas does seek repayment from some estates after death through its estate recovery program. Planning can address both.
Does Medicare pay for nursing homes?
Only for limited short-term skilled care. Long-term custodial care is usually paid privately, by long-term care insurance or by Medicaid.
Is it too late if Dad is already in a nursing home?
Often not. Call to discuss what can still be done.
Who is the client if I'm calling about my mother?
Usually your mother. Jonathan will want to meet with her, and he'll explain how he can involve the family while respecting her wishes and confidentiality.
Talk with Jonathan about planning for care. Schedule a consultation.