Elder Texans and their families face increasingly complex decisions about legal and financial matters. Appropriate legal and financial plans can prevent personal and family crisis from occurring when health deteriorates and the need for long-term care arises. Our services include: benefits planning and applications including Medicaid; estate planning including “special needs” and other types of trusts, wills and powers of attorney; guardianship; probate and alternatives to probate when appropriate. We serve the elderly, caregivers, and those who wish to plan for their choices and values to be honored.
Legal Services for Elder Texans and Their Families
Many of our clients face expensive medical needs, such as care in a nursing home, assisted living facility or at home. We help them and their families conserve their assets to the extent possible, while seeking the best care in the most suitable environment. We seek to provide peace of mind for our clients.
U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms in Texas in Elder Law (First Tier)”, 2013-2018
Services we provide routinely include:
- Legal and financial planning for long term care
- Medicaid planning, applications, and appeals
- Estate planning for individuals and couples
- Special Needs Trusts for family members with disabilities
- Power of Attorney Agent and Guardianship advisory
- Probate and estate administration
- Alternatives to Probate
- Guardianship
- Referrals to related geriatric services
Attorneys
H. CLYDE FARRELL has been in private Elder Law practice since 1993. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, as recognized by the State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
GREG R. JOHNSON joined Farrell & Johnson PLLC in 2011 and specializes in Probate and Estate Planning.
BLISS BURDETT, Attorney of Counsel, advises clients of the firm on estate planning and related matters. She is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, the State Bar of Texas (licensed since 1999) and the State Bar of Illinois (licensed since 1996).
1000 MoPac Circle