Cotney Elder Law is an elder law firm dedicated to addressing the legal concerns individuals face as they age, with a focus on Medicaid planning, estate planning, and asset protection. Founded by attorney Jeff Cotney, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the firm stands out for its specialized expertise in navigating complex elder care and benefits systems.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, helping families manage the overwhelming process of securing Medicaid nursing home benefits and planning for future incapacity. With experience since 1999, Cotney Elder Law primarily serves older adults and their families, offering clear guidance on eligibility rules and personalized strategies to protect assets and ensure dignified care.
Services Offered
- Elder law
- Estate planning
- Medicaid nursing home benefits applications
- Wills
- Living trusts
- Durable powers of attorney
- Health care powers of attorney
- Living wills
- Guardianship
- Conservatorship
- Probate of wills
- Estate administration
- Veterans benefits
- Asset protection
Based in Gardendale, Alabama, the firm serves clients throughout the region and is actively involved in professional associations including the Elder Law sections of the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar Association.
