Sometimes our loved ones need nursing home care right now, or they are already in a facility. These bills quickly add up $120,000 to $180,000 per year which will eat up every asset that they have fast. Our team can protect the remaining assets while getting your loved one their nursing care paid for.

If our family members don't do proper estate planning, particularly not having a power of attorney, then problems can arise. With the rise in dementia and Alzheimer's, there comes a time when your parents can no longer put a power of attorney in place. When that happens, the path forward is a guardianship which allows for a decision-maker to be court appointed for them.

Once you decide to work with the firm, we will set up your strategy meeting with your attorney. This meeting can be virtual via Zoom from the comfort of your own own, or you can travel to our office.

This is where we will work together strategize on the next steps. Your plan will be carefully designed to meet your unique needs and goals for your family.

Our team will begin to carefully prepare each of your documents, and then the comprehensive plan will be approved by your attorney.

Each family that we work with is different. Whether we are crafting an asset protection plan, calculating a spend down of assets for Medicaid, or preparing for a guardianship hearing - our team is with you every step of the way.

Elder law isn't a one-and-done interaction. We build relationships with our clients and welcome them into the Zihmer Law Firm Family. Often with elderly family members, things can change. Health can deteriorate, levels of care can change, and people will ultimately pass away.

Reach out to our firm for what to do at every stage of life and care.

There can be some hefty tax implications with that. When you meet with our team, we will walk through the different scenarios and match up the right one with your end goals. 9 times out of 10, this type of transfer causes different problems for our clients and their families.

Reach out to us right now! We can stop the bleed of his money going to the nursing home quickly. Each month that you pay means that money is gone forever. Don't delay reaching out any longer.

There are levels of options within this scenario. Some of our clients opt for a Caregiver Agreement and other documents to begin the spend down of dad's assets. Others will augment their own care with Medicaid's Skilled Nursing Home-Based waiver program. You have options that we can help with!

It depends. The most proactive and best preservation strategies require five years before you would need care to properly enact. If there was a crystal ball for when you would need care, we would reach out to you at that time. It's best for all seniors to at least be aware of their options.

Yes, we do this with Asset Protection Trusts. These are a unique type of irrevocable trust that allows for the protection of assets from the nursing home when implemented properly. If you have concerns of depleting your hard earned money and assets on nursing care, let our team know and we can build a plan to protect your assets.

When you have young children, a Will is important because you can name guardians to raise your children should something happen to you. This is a primary concern of all parents. We will put a plan in place that ensures your children are cared for in the event something should happen to you.