For decades, Stephen Livens provided exemplary legal services for our clients. He founded our law firm with the idea of making it a one-stop shop for everyone we represent. Sadly, Stephen has passed away, but we carry on his legacy and vision to this day. Whatever your legal matter may be, we will always aim toward protecting your interests and achieving your goals.
MEDICAID AND ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS
HELPING YOU ACHIEVE
PEACE OF MIND
Livens & Reed, PLLC is the leading law firm in North Texas for matters of Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate and special needs planning. With offices in Bedford and Addison, we represent clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and all of Texas.
Medicaid Planning
Capable Medicaid and Elder Law Advocacy.
Estate Planning
We develop comprehensive Estate Plans for clients.
Probate Administration
We provide probate, estate and trust administration services.
A TRUSTED TEAM OF
Probate & Estate Planning Attorneys
From Medicaid planning to estate tax strategies, our attorneys and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals. We advise and represent individuals and families in matters of retirement planning, covering the cost of nursing home care, preserving estate and business assets, and navigating the probate process.
We can advise you on matters of special needs planning, creating and funding a trust, and creating basic estate planning documents like wills, powers of attorney and health care directives. Let our experienced attorneys conduct a proper analysis of your estate planning goals, so you can have peace of mind.
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Serving North Texas & Beyond
NORTH TEXAS LEADING LAW FIRM FOR
Elder Law And Medicaid Planning
Even if you have saved a sizeable nest egg over the course of many years, the full cost of nursing home care could quickly diminish your family’s entire savings. At Livens & Reed, we provide Medicaid planning services to help our clients retain their eligibility for Medicaid benefits, which can then be used to help cover the cost of nursing home care.
Unlike most Medicaid planning firms, we have a robust support staff that enables us to provide expedited Medicaid-related services. We handle many more Medicaid cases than other attorneys in the area because we have a large support staff ready to help you.
COMMITTED TO CLIENT SERVICE
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Our mission is to help you live comfortably during your retirement years and to provide for your family even after you are gone. Our attorneys have earned a reputation for integrity, backed by exceptional client service and responsive communication.
WE PROVIDE
ESTATE & PROBATE SERVICES
We are an experienced and dedicated team of estate planning, probate and Medicaid planning attorneys serving clients in the Dallas-Forth Worth area and throughout Texas.
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Hear From Our Past Clients
Don’t just take our word, see what the people we’ve helped have to say.
Posted on Randy GrosenbachTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful knowledgeable concering someone going into a Nursing home needing medicaid approval. They came highly recommended and now so will we highly recommend them.Posted on Rick LewellynTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We engaged Livens & Reed to create a Supplemental Needs Trust for our adult special needs daughter, to ensure her financial needs were met but also done in a way to not disqualify her for Texas Medicaid benefits she currently receives. Shawn Crawford was excellent, along with Caleigh and Angie: very thorough, explaining every aspect and legalese in layman's terms, in a timely manner and what we thought was a very reasonable fee. We also consulted with Chad Reed on our aging parent's needs and what steps we might follow to have them qualify for Medicaid, when the time and need arises. Very friendly, spent all the time we needed with us during our free consultation. Highly recommend this law firm for anyone considering Trusts, Medicaid qualifications, and elder care. Thank you Livens & Reed!Posted on The Killian GroupTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic law firm for all your needs. They helped my family set up our estate and will. Thank you so much.Posted on Rick SullivanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nicole did a fantastic job walking me through the Medicaid process for my mom. She answered all my questions with kindness & respect keeping all parties in mind that were involved with the process.Posted on Kelly FincherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wished we called sooner! Recommend highly!!Posted on Nancy KingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The legal team at Livens & Reed has proved to be nothing short of exceptional. From Chad Reed, Nicole Landrum and finally, today, Shawn Crawford. Talking about a dream team, I feel very fortunate and comforted knowing I have the right people on my side. Thank you for your warmth and professionalism! It’s reassuring to know our legal needs are in great hands. If I could rate higher than 5 stars I absolutely would.Posted on Julie RobinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very satisfied. We were well take care of. They are very professional and did a great job for us.Posted on Erika KoneckTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I worked with Livens & Reed on a medicaid situation for my 93 year old mom. The paperwork, rules, timeline, can be stressful and intimidating at times, but Mehan Barbre & Nicole L. Harkins walked me through the paperwork, and doctuments that we needed and told me what to do and in the end sucess ! Thank you , again ! Erika Koneck
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