Your One-Stop Estate Planning Firm
Comprehensive Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning
You don't need to hire separate professionals to draft your will, protect your investments, apply for government benefits and advise on the tax implications. Attorney Stephen J. Livens and his staff can coordinate your estate planning, Medicaid and VA benefits eligibility, tax planning, business succession and asset protection.
Our Bedford, Texas, law firm represents clients of any age, any financial means, and at any stage of planning. Contact us today for a free consultation to discover the Livens Law Firm advantage.
Our Areas of Practice
Estate Planning — We carefully construct your will, trusts, durable powers of attorney, medical power of attorney, living will and HIPAA release authorization (granting applicable family members access to your medical records and updates on your medical condition) to reflect your wishes and to consider all scenarios. Our estate planning package is available with emergency ID cards that guide doctors and loved ones in the event of a tragedy.
- Living Trusts — We can show you the benefits of placing assets in trust to avoid probate, minimize estate taxes and control who inherits and how.
- IRA Inheritance Trusts — We show you how to provide your children with a steady income stream while protecting an inherited IRA from creditors for their lifetime.
- Special Needs Trusts — You can leave assets for a disabled child or incapacitated parent without disqualifying them for Medicaid and SSI.
Asset Protection — Through a family limited partnership or LLC, you can shield vulnerable assets from creditors.
Elder Law — We coordinate estate planning with long term care planning and government program eligibility, advising retirement-age clients or their caregivers. We have a former Medicaid employee on staff.
- Medicaid Crisis Planning — Even if your parent is on the verge of entering a nursing home, it is not too late. We can protect most or possibly 100 percent of their assets and still qualify them for Medicaid.
- Veterans Aid and Attendance — With our skilled counsel, veterans or their widows may qualify for up to $22,000 per year in VA benefits.
Probate/Estate Administration — The Livens Law Firm can assist appointed representatives in the efficient settling of a family member's estate, including executors who live outside of Texas.
Call (800) 569-2663 or contact us online to arrange a free initial consultation.
