The Shea Law Firm is a specialized elder law and estate planning practice dedicated to protecting the financial legacies of families facing nursing home care costs. With nearly 25 years of focused experience, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in Medicaid regulations and its commitment to preventing the devastating financial impact of long-term care expenses.
The firm takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, offering personalized strategies to safeguard assets such as homes, bank accounts, and retirement funds without requiring unnecessary spend-downs. It primarily serves individuals and married couples with loved ones in or entering nursing homes, providing clarity and security through transparent processes and regular communication.
Services Offered
- Elder law attorney services
- Estate planning attorney services
- Medicaid spend-down protection
- Nursing home Medicaid eligibility assistance
- Nursing home asset protection
- Medicaid application preparation and filing
- Medicaid eligibility appeals
- Annual Medicaid renewal filing
- Qualified Income Trust (QIT) preparation
- Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) questionnaire completion
- Curing penalties from previous gifts
- Power of Attorney preparation
- Homestead protection
- Probate services
- End-of-life directive preparation
- Will updates
Serving clients throughout Texas, particularly in The Woodlands and Houston areas, the firm offers flexible communication via call, video conference, email, or text, and provides comprehensive, transparent fee structures with no hidden costs for essential protective services.
