At the Farr Law Firm, we understand that an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis changes everything. While traditional estate planning focuses on what happens after you pass away, Alzheimer’s Planning focuses on protecting you while you are alive.
We provide a specialized, holistic strategy designed to prioritize your care continuity, preserve your dignity, and secure your financial assets against the high costs of long-term care.
Why Should You Start Planning NOW?
As cognitive decline progresses, you and your family will face urgent, complex decisions regarding medical care, living arrangements, and financial management.
Without a comprehensive plan in place, these decisions may be taken out of your hands — made by third parties, courts, or government agencies rather than by you and your trusted loved ones.
We Help You Avoid:
- Guardianship Proceedings: Preventing the need for public, costly court-appointed guardianship if you lose capacity.
- Asset Depletion: Stopping the rapid spend-down of your life savings to pay for nursing home care.
- Care Crises: Avoiding emergency decisions that limit your options for quality living facilities.
Our Approach to Alzheimer’s Planning
Alzheimer’s Planning is not a one time transaction; it is an ongoing legal strategy that evolves alongside the progression of the disease. We integrate legal authority, asset protection, and care coordination into one cohesive plan.
- Incapacity Planning: We utilize specialized Powers of Attorney and Living Trusts designed specifically for long-term incapacity, ensuring your chosen advocates have the authority they need.
- Advanced Directives: We document your specific medical, lifestyle, and end-of-life wishes to guide your caregivers and medical team.
- Benefit Eligibility: We implement sophisticated strategies to protect your assets while maintaining eligibility for Medicaid and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits.
- Spousal Protection: We prioritize the financial security of the healthy spouse (the “Community Spouse”), ensuring they are not impoverished by the cost of their partner’s care.
Life Care Planning & Coordination
- Care Advocacy: We help you navigate the continuum of care, from in-home support to assisted living or nursing home placement.
- Quality of Life: We focus on maintaining your autonomy and keeping you in the least restrictive environment possible for as long as possible.
Why Choose Farr Law Firm
Farr Law Firm brings focused experience and a disciplined, compassionate approach to Alzheimer’s Planning.
- Specialized Elder Law Expertise: The firm is led by a Certified Elder Law Attorney, reflecting advanced knowledge in long-term care planning, Medicaid strategy, and Incapacity Planning.
- Holistic, Forward-Looking Planning: Alzheimer’s Planning is integrated with Estate Planning, financial protection, and care coordination to ensure continuity and clarity.
- Proactive Risk Management: Strategies are designed to anticipate future care needs rather than react to emergencies.
- Clear, Reassuring Guidance: Complex legal and financial concepts are explained in a practical, understandable way, helping families make confident decisions.
- Long-Term Client Relationships: Farr Law Firm serves as an ongoing advisor as circumstances evolve, not just a document-preparation service.
Plan Ahead with Confidence and Compassion
If your family is facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, proactive planning can make a meaningful difference. Farr Law Firm offers experienced, compassionate guidance to help protect your loved one’s dignity, care, and financial security. Schedule a consultation today to discuss a personalized Alzheimer’s planning strategy.
Farr Law Firm Locations
Farr Law Firm proudly serves clients throughout the region, with offices in: