What is Life Care Planning?

Discover how a Life Care Plan protects your future: Expert Guidance for long-term care and asset protection in Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas.

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Aging comes with many challenges, from managing chronic conditions to ensuring long-term care. At Elder Law of Nashville, we provide Life Care Planning services to residents in Nashville, Franklin, and surrounding suburbs like Brentwood, Belle Meade, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro. Our goal is to help seniors and their families navigate this complex journey with ease and confidence.

What is a Life Care Plan?

Life Care Planning is a comprehensive approach to elder law that addresses both legal and care needs as you age. Unlike traditional estate planning, which focuses on what happens after death, Life Care Planning ensures a high quality of life while you’re living.

Why a Life Care Plan is Important for Seniors in Nashville and Franklin

Living in areas like Nashville and Franklin, where the senior population is growing, it’s crucial to plan ahead. Life Care Planning helps you:

  • Manage chronic conditions and long-term care needs.
  • Navigate healthcare systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits.
  • Ensure your family and finances are protected in the future.
Why Life Care Planning is Important for Seniors

Key Services in Life Care Planning

At Elder Law of Nashville, we provide a range of services for those in Franklin, Brentwood, and nearby areas:

Legal Services

We offer expert estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, ensuring your assets and wishes are protected.

  • Wills and Trusts: Ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
  • Powers of Attorney: Assign trusted individuals to manage your financial or healthcare decisions.
  • Advance Directives: Set clear instructions for your medical care in critical situations.

Care Coordination

Each client is paired with a Care Coordinator, a professional who assists with:

  • Finding the best housing options, whether in Nashville, Franklin, or beyond.
  • Managing medical care and financial stability.
  • Supporting family members, especially if they live out of town or in areas like Hendersonville or Murfreesboro.

Long-Term Care Planning

We assist with decisions about long-term care, including:

  • Accessing Medicaid and Medicare.
  • Veterans benefits.
  • Care Options: We provide expert advice on choosing the right care, from nursing homes and assisted living facilities to in-home care, ensuring the best solution for your needs in Nashville, Franklin, and surrounding communities.
When Should You Consider Life Care Planning?

When Should You Consider Life Care Planning?

Life Care Planning is ideal for those in Nashville and Franklin who:

  • Are dealing with chronic conditions that are becoming difficult to manage.
  • Face frequent healthcare challenges or crises.
  • Have family living out of town or who lack local support in Brentwood, Belle Meade, or Murfreesboro.
  • Need assistance navigating family dynamics or long-term care decisions.

How Elder Law of Nashville Can Help

At Elder Law of Nashville, we understand the unique needs of seniors in Nashville, Franklin, and the surrounding suburbs. Our Life Care Planning services ensure you have both the legal and personal support needed to face the future confidently.

If you’re asking, “What is Life Care Planning?”, or if you’re ready to begin planning for the future, contact us today. We proudly serve clients throughout Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, and other surrounding areas.

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Shannon Farias
21:25 20 Sep 24
Elder Law of Nashville has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. Their team guided us through every step of estate planning and long-term care decisions with expertise and compassion. They made complex topics of life care planning easy to understand and tailored everything to my parents unique situation. We felt confident and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to them, we now have peace of mind knowing that our loved one's future care and assets are secure. I highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville to anyone seeking professional and caring legal assistance in all of Tennessee!
Jerrelyn
21:15 24 Aug 24
My Mother choose Elder Law to set up the Family Trust after following Barbara's informative articles in the paper for several years. Once we meet with Barbara and her team, Mom was very sure that was the route we were taking. Mom was still conducting their affairs and it was established fairly quickly and easily. It was easy to administer and as life comes at you rather fast and hard sometimes, within two years we lost both Dad and Mom. There were some intrapersonal family obstacles that we encountered as we were closing but Barbara and her staff, especially my lawyer Adam, stood by me and guided me every step of the way to a peaceful resolution. I understand why Mom chose Elder Law and I would recommend to anyone looking for a family trust situation.
Barbara Sanders
13:47 03 Nov 23
Elder Law of Nashville is the number one elder law group in the area to fit so many of our needs. When our parents and loved ones are aging to our own aging, Elder Law of Nashville's staff members are the place to turn, providing expert and compassionate services for anything pertaining to Elder Care. From writing wills to probating wills, from a shoulder to lean on to decreasing anxiety and stress during some of our most tender and vulnerable moments, Barbara Moss and her caring staff are there to help. They assisted me in so many ways when I needed help with my mother's aging needs before, during, and after she passed. I leaned on them for much necessary legal and emotional support and guidance. Their message is, "We'll take care of it so you don't have to!" And, they do, and did. Thank you!
Jen Purdom
21:41 25 Sep 23
I searched for at least a year until I found Barbara to help with support for my parents. Barbara and her team guided us through the process and pointed us to valuable resources we did not even know about. And they are still doing so! Janel and Chris are also wonderful, kind, and knowledgable. In short, my parents are now set up for the future with the support and peace of mind they (and I) needed. I cannot thank you enough! Reach out to Elder Law of Nashville to see how they can help you. Don't wait to get your family's future in order!
Barry Bradley
18:28 21 Sep 23
Elderlaw of Nashville was a Godsend at a critical time. When you lose an entire family within a three-year period, you need to have all legal and financial matters in good order. Barbara Moss and Shannon Lashlee stepped in to assist my aged aunt and uncle provide wills and a living trust when they had nothing. They facilitated their only daughter in both will and estate planning. As the executor of all three, Elderlaw provided invaluable assistance to me. Adam Berk was especially helpful to answer my questions and provide wise counsel through probate process. Elderlaw is experienced, knowledgeable, and caring. I can recommend them without reservation.
D Zanitsch
22:53 14 Mar 23
I evaluated a number of law firms in Nashville that listed elder law as one of their professional areas .. "professional area" is not the same as the firm's focus. Elder Law of Nashville demonstrated in the handling of our family needs that this is not just an item on a website drop down menu. The firm is 100% focused in this specialty area and brought to our needs an exceptional depth and breath of professional knowledge, skill, resources, experience, creativity, and most importantly compassion for all members of the family involved in our case. Thank you Barbara and to your team.
Anthony Ditcharo
15:56 06 Oct 22
I have used the services of Elder Law for some important family issues, and found them to be very thorough and very easy to work with. I will certainly reach out to them for future legal needs!
Paulette Stroupe
15:48 05 Nov 21
I am so grateful that Elder Law of Nashville was recommended to me . Barbara, Shannon, and Randall are an amazing team and have been great to work with. I would never have been able to navigate the very complicated Medicaid / TennCare system on my own. They have been professional, compassionate and truly caring in helping to get my husband into a long term care facility. I am so grateful for all their work. I would very definitely recommend them for your elder law needs.
Richard Gotwald
10:45 01 Nov 21
The whole team at Elder Law at Nashville are experts at what they do. They helped me pull together all the documentation to apply for Medicare, including managing through estate spend-down requirements and the healthcare assessment, to full success for my aging mother. They are courteous and highly responsive. I recommend them to anyone in need of their services.
Cynthia George
15:19 25 Jan 21
Estate planning can be quite difficult and I truly appreciate Barbara Moss and the Elder Law team for everything she did to help my mother and father ensure their wishes were enacted after their passing. She was very caring and helpful and always answered our questions. The documents she prepared for my mother and father could not have captured their relationship and their wishes better. If you truly want professional advice tailored for your family's needs, this is a great place to go. Thank you Elder Law of Nashville for serving my parents and our family!
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Elder Law of Nashville, located in Nashville, TN, proudly serves clients throughout Davidson County, Williamson County, and the surrounding areas. We provide expert elder law services to families in Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Fairview, Spring Hill, White House, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pegram, Pleasant View, Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, Dickson, Burns, White Bluff, Springfield, Greenbrier, and Cross Plains. Our commitment extends across Middle Tennessee, ensuring compassionate and knowledgeable support for seniors and their families.