Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Elder Law Attorneys in Amarillo, TX
Our firm specializes in legal matters critical to aging individuals and their families, combining deep expertise with compassionate service. We focus on elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, and probate, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions to protect their assets and future. With over two decades of experience since 2004, our team prioritizes clarity and accessibility in navigating complex legal processes. We are committed to simplifying elder law through personalized guidance, advocacy, and comprehensive planning. Our attorneys hold memberships in prestigious organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, reflecting our dedication to excellence.Located in Amarillo, we serve the Texas Panhandle with a client-centered approach, emphasizing transparency and trust. Our services include Medicaid eligibility advocacy, trust creation, guardianship, and business structuring, addressing both immediate needs and long-term goals. We pride ourselves on demystifying legal procedures, ensuring clients feel empowered and informed at every step. Our mission is to provide reliable, ethical representation that safeguards clients' interests and preserves their legacies. Backed by recognition as top Texas elder law attorneys, we deliver results-driven counsel tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Probate Administration
Guardianship
Trust Creation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of elder law experience since 2004.
- Our team includes National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys members.
- Recognized as top 10 Texas Elder Law Attorneys by American Institute of Legal Counsel.
- Specialized focus on Medicaid eligibility and asset preservation strategies.
- Conveniently located to serve Amarillo and Texas Panhandle communities.
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure your wishes are honored. Our elder law focus helps clients protect assets while qualifying for government benefits. Services address probate avoidance, tax mitigation, and special needs provisions for beneficiaries.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid eligibility experts help preserve homes and assets while securing long-term care benefits. We navigate complex application processes, Miller trusts, and spousal protections to ensure compliance with changing regulations. Services include advocacy for denied applications and estate recovery defense.
Probate Administration
We guide families through probate processes for testate and intestate estates, including will validation and asset distribution. Our team handles contested estates, heirship affidavits, and mediation to resolve disputes efficiently. Pre-planning services minimize post-death administrative burdens for surviving family members.
People
Eric Pullen
Elder Law Attorney
Licensed Texas attorney since 2004, specializing in elder law with NAELA membership. Recognized top 10 Texas Elder Law Attorney by American Institute of Legal Counsel. Focuses on Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies.
James Vaughan
Paralegal Professional
Supports elder law cases with expertise in estate planning documentation and Medicaid application processes. Provides technical assistance for trust creation and probate administration matters.
Questions
What elder law services do you specialize in?
We focus on Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate administration, guardianship, and long-term care benefit qualification tailored to seniors' needs.
How can you help protect my home from Medicaid claims?
Our attorneys implement asset preservation strategies including Ladybird deeds and qualified trusts to protect real estate while maintaining eligibility for benefits.
What happens if a loved one dies without a will?
We assist with intestate probate processes, heirship determinations, and estate administration to distribute assets according to Texas law.
Do you offer Medicaid application assistance?
Yes, we handle full Medicaid applications including income trust creation, asset transfers, and appeals for denied claims.
