9 Reasons Why You Need an Elder Law Attorney

One wrong move can result in many hardships for your loved ones.

There are many important decisions that have to be made as we grow older. Decisions about your health, your way of life, and the protection of your family are ones you want to make yourself — not leave to a court. Fill out the form below to learn more about:

  • How to protect & preserve your assets from nursing home costs and the rising costs of long-term care

  • How to avoid costly guardianship & probate proceedings

  • How to keep your family’s finances & personal life private – and out of the public eye

  • How to stay in control of your life and decisions as you age

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What’s Inside the Guide

9 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Wait

Elder Law is estate planning on steroids. This guide explains why a general estate planning attorney alone isn’t enough — and what an elder law attorney does that protects your entire life, not just your will.

1

Focus on the Needs of the Senior Population

Elder law attorneys specialize exclusively in the issues seniors face. Your needs change dramatically as you age — and your attorney should be keeping pace.

2

An Extensive Network of Resources

Need a realtor, hospice, memory care community, or home health company? Our resource library connects you with trusted professionals across every need.

3

Preserve & Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care

Your homestead, savings, vehicles, and investments are all at risk. If you own even one asset, you need a plan to protect it from nursing home costs and lawsuits.

4

“Estate Planning on Steroids” & Planning for Incapacity

A Medical POA, Statutory Durable POA, and HIPAA Release go far beyond a basic will. Without them, a judge — not your family — appoints your decision-maker.

5

Assistance & Support for Your Loved Ones

Planning isn’t just about you. Our team counsels and supports your entire family — even for non-legal problems that arise as your loved ones age.

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Keep Your Family’s Information Private

Without proper planning, your bank balances, home address, business interests, and personal details all become public record through probate. Don’t let that happen.

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Avoid Forcing Your Loved Ones Through Probate

In Texas, probate takes a minimum of 6 months — and can drag on for years if your will is contested. Why leave thousands of dollars to a court when it could go to your family?

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Prevent Your Loved Ones from Seeking Guardianship

Guardianship proceedings cost thousands of dollars and strip you of your rights. With the right documents in place today, your family never has to go through it.

9

Remain in Control of Your Life & Decisions as You Age

You are in control now — but you may not always be. An estate plan ensures you choose who makes decisions for you, rather than leaving it to a judge you’ve never met.

“Elder Law is estate planning on steroids — having a generic estate plan is great, but having one done by an elder law attorney ensures the protection of your assets, yourself, and your loved ones.”

— Kim Hegwood, Your Legacy Legal Care®

What Do You Have to Lose?

If You Own Even One of These, You Need a Plan.

You have worked hard your entire life to provide for yourself and your loved ones. Do you want to lose everything when you need long-term care? Our goal is to ensure you don’t have to lose your assets to the nursing home, creditors, or lawsuits.

What makes Your Legacy Legal Care® different:
Over 25 years exclusively serving Texas families
Multiple Care Plan levels to keep your plan up to date as laws change
Hand-in-hand collaboration with geriatric care specialists
Resource library with realtors, hospice, skilled nursing, and more
Support for your entire family — not just the legal documents
25+
Years of Practice
$85K+
TX Nursing Home Cost/yr
$300
Value of Free Strategy Session
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