Springfield Medicaid Planning Attorney
Most Americans will need long-term health care at some point. If you or your spouse is stricken by an illness and needs to enter a nursing home, you will be required to "spend down" your assets before receiving Medicaid benefits. At Desmarais Law Office in Springfield, Massachusetts, attorney Dennis Desmarais helps our clients, through careful planning, preserve assets to supplement Medicaid benefits and preserve their estates for their families.
Medicaid planning-evaluating resources and goals
Mr. Desmarais takes a comprehensive approach to Medicaid planning, evaluating available resources in light of our client's personal goals and Massachusetts elder law regarding asset protection. Depending on your circumstances, he may suggest removing your home from your estate by passing title to your children, drafting a living will, making a donation to your children, purchasing long-term care insurance or investing in other trusts or financial instruments.
Planning for a child with special needs
If you have a handicapped child, we will help you establish a special needs trust and adult guardianship. The trust can be structured to allow your adult child to receive state benefits (including Medicaid) while having access to trust resources to provide for comfort and dignity.
Estate planning documents for health care
A health care proxy, living will and durable power of attorney are important estate planning documents that assure your intentions will be carried out in the event you are not able to manage your own financial and medical affairs.
Free initial consultations
Hiring a lawyer to guide you through the process of asset protection and Medicaid planning is a serious decision that might have a long-lasting effect on your economic and emotional welfare. If you would like to speak with Mr. Desmarais and discuss our services, we invite you to contact our Springfield office and arrange a free initial consultation.
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