Elder Law / Estate Planning

Dallas/Fort Worth Wills and Trusts Lawyer

It is important for everyone to get a will and do other estate planning measures, regardless of the size of an estate. There are also many other legal considerations for seniors, all of which fall under the heading of "elder law."

At the Law Office of Jimmy Ira Carter, we have a full-service elder law and estate planning practice, in every sense of the term. Our lawyer, Jimmy Ira Carter, sits down with all clients, listens carefully, and then works with them to tailor the best possible solution to their needs. We welcome people throughout North Texas; contact us any time.

We also provide a full range of services, including:

• Wills and trusts
• Powers of attorney
• Health care directives: living wills, medical powers of attorney, etc.
• Social Security Disability benefits
• Medicare/Medicaid information
• Burial instructions
• Probate

The above issues can get very complicated. For example, if you do not have the money to pay for a nursing home, you may qualify for Medicaid to pay for one.

Why is Estate Planning Important?

Sometimes people think that their estates are too small to bother with estate planning. Then, after they pass way, their children are confused about what to do with their homes, cars, retirement accounts, etc. Too often, heirs end up fighting over assets and often end up estranged. A simple will can prevent these types of tragedies.

Helping Unmarried Couples

Often, an unmarried couple needs help with estate planning or elder law issues. They typically need a joint will, powers of attorney, and other tools to take care of their estate and indicate who will have control of the burial. Planning is available for domestic partners so that through the creative use of documents almost any situation can be provided for.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you need the caring services of an experienced North Texas lawyer. Call us at (972) 385-3952 and you will either get through immediately or we will get back to you within 24 hours. We take all major credit cards, and can make evening and weekend consultations by appointment.