Dedicated Counsel For Elder Law And Medicaid Matters
Protecting your rights, safeguarding assets for your spouse and preserving a legacy for your children requires thoughtful planning. I am attorney Robert A. Grubbs from Grubbs Law Office in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have spent over 20 years helping individuals and families resolve the difficult issues that arise as part of the aging process. I can help you and your family members plan for the future with confidence.
Experienced Assistance In Elder Law Matters
Since 2004, I have assisted clients throughout the Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana area with their elder law needs. Drawing from more than two decades of legal insight and experienced, I can have experience with a full range of elder law issues, including those matters involving:
- Medicaid (including Medicaid planning)
- Guardianship
- Living wills
- Medical powers of attorney
- Supplemental care trusts
I will provide you with the seasoned legal judgment you need to understand your options in these matters. My clients appreciate the way I combine that judgment with the details about your life and goals that we discuss confidentially in our one-on-one meetings over the phone or in person.
Do not put your life or the life of your loved one in the hands of a generalized legal form. Rather than expose yourself to those risks, let me provide you with legal documentation tailored to the specifics of your particular circumstances.
Indiana Elder Law Frequently Asked Questions
As you get older, you may have many questions about planning for the future and helping ensure your rights are protected. Here are some brief answers to help add some clarity regarding elder law in Indiana. For legal advice, please contact me directly at my office.
Why do you need an elder law attorney?
From long-term health care planning to wills and trusts, an elder law lawyer helps ensure your wishes are properly documented and your best interests are protected as you get older. I can advise you on long-term care planning, wills, trusts, guardianship proceedings, retirement planning, asset protection and more.
There are so many different types of long-term health care, how do I even know what to plan for?
The type of long-term care you may need depends on your health situation as you age. Fortunately, you can evaluate your circumstances and opt for choices like:
- In-home care
- Assisted living facilities
- Nursing homes
- Memory care units
Honest conversations with your family and physician can help you and your elder law attorney develop a mindful plan to help meet the needs of your future care.
What is the difference between guardianship and power of attorney?
A power of attorney is a legal document where you appoint someone you trust to handle your financial affairs at the time you choose as well as if you become incapacitated. Guardianship is a court-ordered process where someone takes legal responsibility for your care if you can’t make decisions for yourself. A power of attorney may help you avoid a guardianship proceeding.
How can I determine if I am eligible for Medicaid?
The key factors for determining eligibility for Medicaid in Indiana to help pay for the costs of long-term care are your income and assets. Indiana sets specific limits for the amount of income and assets one may have.
Learn More About How I Can Assist You
When necessary, I can make himself available to you at a nursing home or assisted living center as well as at a hospital. Call me to schedule your free initial consultation: 260-702-9207. You can also reach me online.