Elder Law - Focused On Age 55+

Rick Weaver and Travis Weaver, attorneys with the Weaver Firm, provide you and your family with deep experience in elder law. We provide legal tools and techniques to help you in these areas and more--

• Understand and possibly qualify for nursing home care paid by Medicaid
• Decide how your affairs will be handled if you can't make decisions
• Set up a will, trust, and other documents 
• Evaluate long-term care insurance and life insurance
• Assess retirement and pension income options
• Consider retiree housing and in-home assistance
• Make decisions about special needs trusts and guardianship

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 

As members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Rick Weaver and Travis Weaver are  experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals  of all ages with disabilities.

Certified Elder Law Attorney & Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate

Rick Weaver holds outstanding credentials with these two certifications:

--Certified Elder Law Attorney   

  National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 

--Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate      

Texas Board of Legal Specialization 

Medicaid-paid Nursing Home Care

Weaver Firm Attorneys often help clients with difficult and challenging decisions about a move to a nursing home and how to pay for this care. Travis Weaver or Rick Weaver will help determine if you or your aging loved one legally qualifies for Medicaid-paid nursing home benefits. 

Facing a nursing home bill of $4,000 to $6,000 per month can be financially devastating for a family. Fortunately, there is good news–   

• Many older and disabled people qualify for paid nursing home care through Medicaid -- regardless of income
• Medicaid nursing home benefits are free of charge and are available to all qualified United States citizens
• People like your mom, dad, wife, or husband qualified for and received nearly $123 billion in long term care benefits according to a recent study*   

Frequently Asked Questions - Medicaid-paid Nursing Home Care

We've put together a frequently asked questions section to provide answers to basic questions about Medicaid-paid nursing home care and a variety of real-life examples. 

Pricing Package - Assessment & Legal Documents

We’re pleased to offer a standard price package for assessment of your case, preparing legal documents, and submitting a Medicaid nursing home application. Please note –every case is unique and your situation may require additional costs. We'll let you know upfront if there is any reason that you may not qualify for these standard rates.     

Travis Weaver, attorney, offers phone, zoom, or in person lawyer consultations  to answer your questions on qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care and other elder law issues.   Give us a call at our Denton County office at 817-638-2022 or send us an email today to schedule.