It is never too early or too late to make effective plans for Medicaid benefits. Whether your loved one has already moved to a nursing home, or if you don’t anticipate going for years, we can help you take the important steps to minimize the risks, maximize the savings and protect your assets. Learn more about the options you have available by contacting us to schedule your free initial consultation. We can be reached online or by calling 817-545-3425.
Providing Medicaid Planning That Will Help Protect Your Assets
One of the most difficult times a person will face is the placement of a loved one in a nursing home. This is often not only an emotional hurdle, but a financial one as well. Many people work hard and save for their retirement for years, only to deplete their savings paying for their long-term care or the care of a loved one.
Too often people do not fully understand the complicated rules of Medicaid, and they rely too heavily on advice from family and friends. Although well-intended, this misinformation can lead to the denial of benefits or penalties that could end up costing you your life’s savings. Livens & Reed, PLLC provides competent guidance and planning so these pitfalls can be avoided, assuring eligibility and alleviating financial stress. Working with an experienced Austin and Dallas Medicaid lawyer can help you avoid giving away your assets too early, ignoring important safe harbors created by Congress, or applying too early or too late.
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Effective Long-Term Care Financing
A lack of understanding about Medicaid and long-term care insurance can ruin a person’s finances. Custodial care is not covered by Medicare, and the average cost of long-term care in a nursing home is $48,000 annually. When individuals contact our firm, we can help them understand the most effective ways to pay for care, and we advise them about the common mistakes people make with Medicaid qualifications.
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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