Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Lawyers

Elder Law | Medicaid Planning | Asset Preservation | Benefit Redetermination | Estate Planning

Tory Prasco Jon Costas Elder Law Attorneys

Alexandra L. Martinez
Attorney

Tricia L. LaFreniere
Paralegal

Your Advocates in Elder Law

Medicaid Planning

Asset Preservation

Benefit Redetermination

Qualified Income Trusts

Estate Planning

Powers of Attorney

Guardianships

Elder Law is a relatively new field of law that deals with the issues faced by the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, the elderly. With many years of experience in Elder Law, Burke Costanza & Carberry is uniquely qualified to assist seniors and their families in making decisions regarding the conservation, disposition, and administration of estates, as well as how to find the best options for nursing home care.

Alexandra L. Martinez can help in navigating a complex system so that you can minimize the financial impact of long-term care. BCC Elder Law & Medicaid Planning can assist you in protecting the assets of a spouse who will remain in the community. Not only can BCC help you navigate the laws governing Medicaid, probate, and taxes, the firm is familiar with professional resources and services available to meet the needs of the older persons.

When a family member is faced with a long-term stay in a nursing home, the cost is devastating to the average family.  Nursing homes generally provide excellent care for those needing a high level of care, but the cost ranges from $6,000 to $10,000 per month here in Northwest Indiana.  A family’s savings will be quickly depleted unless you take measures to preserve as much of the assets as the law allows.

There are many strategies that a skilled Medicaid attorney can use to preserve family assets and still obtain Medicaid eligibility for a family member. Most of our clients are very surprised and pleased at the results when they realize that the impact on their finances can be significantly reduced.

Alexandra L. Martinez takes a hands-on approach to Medicaid asset preservation and represents his clients through every step of the process.  This takes a heavy burden off families already dealing with difficult medical decisions and ensures the best results.  In many cases thousands of dollars in hard-earned savings are preserved, while maximizing income for a spouse who continues to live at home.

Once approved for Medicaid, there are continuing eligibility requirements that you must meet in order to keep your Medicaid benefits.  As part of this process, every 12 months after approval, Medicaid requires the Medicaid recipient or their representative to complete a redetermination of their eligibility.  BCC can assist you in compliance with these redetermination requests.

Additionally, certain changes in financial criteria, such as an inheritance or proceeds from the sale of property, occur which require prompt and efficient legal advice in order to ensure continued Medicaid benefits.  BCC is well-versed to help the elderly and their families address the change in circumstances and comply with Medicaid rules in order to maintain much needed benefits.

Proper estate planning is essential to make sure that your estate planning goals are achieved at your passing.  Reducing estate tax liability and other expenses are key to those goals.

BCC brings a common-sense approach to estate planning. We are careful to explain the basics of estate planning and to recommend the documents and strategies that fit your goals and budget.  We are careful not to overcomplicate your plan, but to keep it as simple as possible while still achieving your objectives.

In addition to wills and trusts, BCC will explain the importance of other estate planning documents, such as a power of attorney, health care appointment, and living will.

Elder Law

Elder Law is a relatively new field of law that deals with the issues faced by the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, the elderly. With many years of experience in Elder Law, Burke Costanza & Carberry is uniquely qualified to assist seniors and their families in making decisions regarding the conservation, disposition, and administration of estates, as well as how to find the best options for nursing home care.

Alexandra L. Martinez can help in navigating a complex system so that you can minimize the financial impact of long-term care. BCC Elder Law & Medicaid Planning can assist you in protecting the assets of a spouse who will remain in the community. Not only can BCC help you navigate the laws governing Medicaid, probate, and taxes, the firm is familiar with professional resources and services available to meet the needs of the older persons.

Medicaid Planning & Asset Preservation

When a family member is faced with a long-term stay in a nursing home, the cost is devastating to the average family.  Nursing homes generally provide excellent care for those needing a high level of care, but the cost ranges from $6,000 to $10,000 per month here in Northwest Indiana.  A family’s savings will be quickly depleted unless you take measures to preserve as much of the assets as the law allows.

There are many strategies that a skilled Medicaid attorney can use to preserve family assets and still obtain Medicaid eligibility for a family member. Most of our clients are very surprised and pleased at the results when they realize that the impact on their finances can be significantly reduced.

Alexandra L. Martinez takes a hands-on approach to Medicaid asset preservation and represents his clients through every step of the process.  This takes a heavy burden off families already dealing with difficult medical decisions and ensures the best results.  In many cases thousands of dollars in hard-earned savings are preserved, while maximizing income for a spouse who continues to live at home.

Benefit Redeterminations

Once approved for Medicaid, there are continuing eligibility requirements that you must meet in order to keep your Medicaid benefits.  As part of this process, every 12 months after approval, Medicaid requires the Medicaid recipient or their representative to complete a redetermination of their eligibility.  BCC can assist you in compliance with these redetermination requests.

Additionally, certain changes in financial criteria, such as an inheritance or proceeds from the sale of property, occur which require prompt and efficient legal advice in order to ensure continued Medicaid benefits.  BCC is well-versed to help the elderly and their families address the change in circumstances and comply with Medicaid rules in order to maintain much needed benefits.

Estate Planning

Proper estate planning is essential to make sure that your estate planning goals are achieved at your passing.  Reducing estate tax liability and other expenses are key to those goals.

BCC brings a common-sense approach to estate planning. We are careful to explain the basics of estate planning and to recommend the documents and strategies that fit your goals and budget.  We are careful not to overcomplicate your plan, but to keep it as simple as possible while still achieving your objectives.

In addition to wills and trusts, BCC will explain the importance of other estate planning documents, such as a power of attorney, health care appointment, and living will.

Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Lawyers

Elder Law | Medicaid Planning | Asset Preservation | Benefit Redetermination | Estate Planning