In our modern era, Americans are living longer, fuller lives. We are fortunate to be getting more and more quality years in the typical lifespan. Of course, there is still a need to plan for accidents, illness, and the eventual possibility that long-term care will be necessary.
Without long-term care insurance, life can become particularly difficult. When costs start mounting up, you will likely have to pay them out of pocket until you are completely broke and have few assets left to pass on to your heirs. Only then will Medicaid kick in. Long-term care insurance can be expensive, but it can end up saving your estate in the long run.
The best way to ensure your needs are met is to be prepared. Your Houston elder lawyer will be able to present you with a variety of options for long-term care insurance and other related considerations. He or she will help you put together a reasonable plan that considers the following:
Your Houston elder care lawyer will have extensive knowledge of what is most beneficial in our area and can help you plan for a future that protects both you and your assets. If you need help getting started, contact our Houston law firm at (281) 885-8826 to schedule a consultation.
Kimberly Hegwood is the Managing Attorney of Your Legacy Legal Care, a Houston estate planning law firm. With more than 25 years of experience practicing law in Texas, she represents clients in a wide range of legal matters, including elder law, asset protection, estate planning, Medicaid crisis planning, probate, guardianship, and other estate planning practice areas.
Kimberly received her Juris Doctor from the South Texas College of Law and is a member of the State Bar of Texas.
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