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Cynthia J Nelson J.D.

Nelson Elder Care Law

Cynthia J Nelson J.D.

Nelson Elder Care Law

Cynthia J Nelson J.D.

Nelson Elder Care Law

Cindy Nelson is an attorney and founder of Nelson Elder Care Law in Woodstock, Ga. She specializes in representing seniors’ rights and interests, and offering peace of mind to families and their loved ones. This includes guiding families that are trying to afford the high cost of nursing home care, protecting assets so an aging family member can live a life of dignity, working closely with clients and their families on estate planning, preparing critical decision-making documents, and advising families about options to avoid a crisis situation in the future.

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Many of us have worked hard all of our lives to take care of family and keep some savings for a comfortable, but not lavish, retirement.  Frequently, as we age, it is not uncommon for a serious illness or injury to occur. 

When this happens, you need a wide range of expertise to help you navigate your long-term care options.  There are some very complex laws governing qualifying and using benefits you may be entitled to, such as, Veterans Benefits and Nursing Home Medicaid.  At Nelson Elder Care Law, we are experts on these complex laws and how to get you qualified for the maximum benefit that you are eligible to receive, while at the same time, helping you to avoid going broke in the process. 

Looking at each situation uniquely – we also provide critical planning for the caregiving spouse.  We realize that being a caregiver is a very stressful and difficult responsibility.  We work to protect the well-being and assets so the “well” spouse has enough money to live comfortably even though there are extraordinary medical expenses to be paid.  You do not have to lose your life savings.

If you have people in your life you love, use our services to plan in advance – as you never know when a curve ball might come your way.  If you avoid pre-planning, you leave your family to deal with the emotional turmoil of a serious illness/injury while also trying to find and pay for the required care.  In addition, by planning ahead, you have more options available, you are able to make your own choices, and you give your loved ones the best gift they could ever receive.

At Nelson Elder Care Law, we commit to providing you compassionate legal guidance to help you avoid some of the curve balls that life can throw.

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2230 Towne Lake Parkway
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Woodstock, GA 30189

3340 Blue Springs Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Medicaid 101
What Medicaid Covers

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How to Qualify for Medicaid

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Most states have laws on the books making adult children responsible if their parents can't afford to take care of themselves.

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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

We need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical directive, a living will, or a combination of these.

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Estate Planning

Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Long-Term Care Insurance

Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

Learn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.

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Retirement Planning

We explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.

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Senior Living

Find out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Special Needs Planning

Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Veterans Benefits

Explore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.

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