Business Details
Trusted Medicaid Planning & Elder Law Services in Abilene
Senior Planning Services has dedicated over 25 years to providing specialized Medicaid planning and elder law services across West Texas. Our team of experienced attorneys and consultants focuses on estate preservation, nursing home financial planning, and Medicaid eligibility guidance. We serve seniors and their families in Abilene, Brownwood, San Angelo, and surrounding areas, helping them protect assets while navigating long-term care challenges.With a commitment to compassionate advocacy, we offer personalized solutions through Medicaid application assistance, asset protection strategies, and long-term care planning. Our firm maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and includes membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. We combine legal expertise with practical financial guidance to ensure clients receive comprehensive support for their elder care needs.
Services
Medicaid Planning
Elder Law Services
Estate Preservation
Nursing Home Planning
Medicaid Application Assistance
Asset Protection
Long-Term Care Advocacy
Senior Financial Planning
Medicaid Appeals Representation
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in Medicaid planning and elder law.
- Our team includes certified Medicaid specialists and NAELA members.
- We offer free initial assessments to protect your assets.
- We provide personalized long-term care advocacy for life.
- We maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Services
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid planning services help seniors qualify for benefits while protecting assets. We guide clients through application processes, eligibility requirements, and estate preservation strategies. Our team provides personalized solutions for nursing home care funding in Texas.
Estate Preservation
Estate preservation planning safeguards assets for future generations while meeting Medicaid requirements. We develop customized strategies to protect homes, savings, and investments during long-term care transitions. Our approach balances legal compliance with financial security.
Nursing Home Planning
Nursing home planning services coordinate legal and financial preparations for facility care. We help families understand Medicaid eligibility, payment options, and quality care selection across West Texas communities.
Medicaid Application Assistance
Medicaid application assistance ensures accurate completion of complex paperwork. Our specialists track applications through state systems, address documentation issues, and represent clients during appeals processes for nursing home benefit approvals.
Medicaid Appeals Representation
Medicaid appeals representation advocates for denied applications. Our legal team challenges unfavorable decisions through formal processes, providing documentation support and expert testimony to secure client benefits.
People
Tim Ladyman
Attorney
Tim Ladyman has practiced elder law in Texas for over 35 years. He specializes in Medicaid planning and nursing home financial strategies. A NAELA member, he helps seniors protect assets while qualifying for long-term care benefits.
LaChelle Ruble
Office Manager
LaChelle Ruble manages office operations with 25+ years of experience. As an elder law paralegal, she provides client support for Medicaid applications and coordinates senior planning services in West Texas.
Lea Smith
Medicaid Coordinator
Lea Smith brings 39 years of Medicaid eligibility expertise. She specializes in long-term care assessments and helps families navigate Texas Medicaid requirements for nursing home care funding.
Jeremiah Ruble
Estate Preservation Specialist
Jeremiah Ruble focuses on Medicaid guidelines and senior community outreach. He develops asset protection strategies and educates clients about estate planning options across Central and West Texas.
W.O. Elmore
Medicaid Consultant
W.O. Elmore offers 25 years of Medicaid program experience. As a legal assistant and elder law paralegal, he helps clients understand eligibility requirements and implement effective senior financial planning solutions.
Questions
What Medicaid planning services do you offer?
We provide Medicaid eligibility assessments, application assistance, asset protection strategies, and appeals representation for nursing home care funding in Texas.
How can you help protect senior assets?
Our estate preservation planning uses legal strategies to protect homes, savings, and investments while meeting Medicaid requirements for long-term care.
Do you serve areas outside Abilene?
We serve seniors in Abilene, Brownwood, San Angelo, and surrounding West Texas communities with in-person consultations and facility visits.
What makes your firm different from other elder law attorneys?
Our team combines 25+ years of Medicaid planning experience with personalized advocacy, maintaining an A+ BBB rating and NAELA membership.
Can you help with Medicaid applications already in process?
Yes, we can review pending applications, address documentation issues, and represent clients during appeals for denied Medicaid benefits.
What happens during the initial consultation?
We conduct a free assessment of your financial situation, explain Medicaid eligibility options, and develop a customized plan for asset protection and long-term care.