Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Elder Law Solutions in Gainesville
At Elder Law of Georgia, we serve as your dedicated partners in aging, combining legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients navigate future planning. With over 15 years of experience as a financial advisor and attorney, Eric Owens leads our team in crafting personalized solutions for elder law, estate planning, and probate matters. Our unique team approach integrates Tammy Owens' healthcare expertise to address both legal and medical aspects of long-term care. We specialize in asset protection, Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, and Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits, ensuring clients preserve their legacy while minimizing financial stress. Our commitment to personalized service includes home visits and one-on-one consultations to address each client's unique circumstances.We empower clients to make informed decisions about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, with a focus on preventing family disputes. Our practice emphasizes proactive planning to secure retirement years with confidence, offering updates to estate plans as life circumstances evolve. We guide families through probate processes with sensitivity, handling creditor claims, asset distribution, and court proceedings to reduce administrative burdens. Our dual expertise in legal and financial matters enables comprehensive strategies for long-term care affordability and asset preservation. Clients benefit from our localized knowledge of North Georgia's legal landscape while receiving tailored solutions that respect their wishes and protect their loved ones.
Services
Elder Law Consultation
Estate Planning
Probate Representation
Medicaid Planning
Veterans Benefits
Special Needs Trusts
Long-Term Care Planning
Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Directives
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- We combine legal and healthcare expertise through our attorney-nurse team approach
- Our practice focuses exclusively on elder law and estate planning needs
- We offer home visits for client convenience and personalized assessment
- Our team has over 15 years of experience in financial and legal planning
- We provide comprehensive probate guidance to minimize family stress
Services
Elder Law Services
Our elder law practice addresses long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and Veterans benefits. We help clients protect assets while ensuring access to necessary care. Our team provides strategic guidance on legal documents and financial planning to secure future needs.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. Our approach ensures asset distribution according to client wishes while minimizing tax implications. We specialize in special needs trusts and probate avoidance strategies.
Probate Representation
Our firm guides executors through probate processes, handling creditor claims and asset distribution. We represent estates in court proceedings and ensure compliance with Georgia probate laws while minimizing family conflicts.
Medicaid Planning
We develop strategies to qualify for Medicaid benefits while preserving assets. Our planning includes irrevocable trusts and spend-down strategies to meet eligibility requirements while protecting family resources.
Veterans Benefits
We assist veterans and spouses in obtaining Aid and Attendance pensions. Our expertise includes application preparation and eligibility planning to access financial support for long-term care needs.
People
Eric T. Owens
Founding Attorney
Eric Owens is an attorney and financial advisor with over 15 years of experience helping Georgia families with elder law and estate planning. He specializes in asset protection, Medicaid planning, and veterans benefits.
Tammy Owens
Nurse Practitioner
Tammy Owens is a nurse practitioner with expertise in geriatric care. She provides healthcare insights to complement legal planning, focusing on long-term care options and end-of-life care decisions.
Questions
What is elder law and why do I need it?
Elder law addresses legal issues affecting older adults, including long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and asset protection. Our services help you prepare for future healthcare needs while safeguarding your financial legacy.
How can you help with Medicaid planning?
We develop strategies to qualify for Medicaid benefits while preserving assets. Our planning includes irrevocable trusts, spend-down strategies, and asset protection techniques to meet eligibility requirements while protecting family resources.
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We help you create customized plans that ensure your wishes are honored and assets distributed according to your intentions.
Do you offer home visits for consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits for client convenience. This allows us to better understand your living situation and care needs when developing personalized legal and financial plans.
How do you assist with veterans benefits?
We help veterans and spouses obtain Aid and Attendance pensions through application preparation and eligibility planning. Our expertise ensures you receive the maximum benefits available for long-term care costs.
