At TKWhite LTC Law, our founder’s decision to leave a larger firm and create a boutique practice was driven by a desire to return to what truly motivates him—engaging with LTC Industry leaders he calls friends and helping vulnerable clients through a very trying time. In short, authentic relationships and service. Having worked at a larger firm specializing in long-term care, he recognized the unique challenges clients face when navigating the complexities of both medical and financial crises.
At TKWhite, we offer a level of personalized, white-glove service that larger firms simply can’t match, while also keeping costs affordable for our clients. The firm handles as much of the ALTCS (Medicaid) process as ethically possible, offering guidance through every step of the journey. In addition, TKW’s long-standing relationships with experts in the professions and areas of law that orbit LTC Planning allow the firm to connect clients with trusted professionals when unique situations arise, making sure they receive comprehensive support without the runaround.
At TKWhite LTC Law, we offer comprehensive trust administration services to help you manage and navigate the responsibilities that come with being a trustee. Whether you are administering a revocable living trust, an irrevocable trust, or a special needs trust, TKW guides and counsels its clients to make sure the trust is properly managed and its terms are followed in accordance with your loved one’s wishes. Trust administration involves everything from asset distribution to tax considerations, and it requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
In particular, we have extensive experience with irrevocable trusts, which are often used as a strategic tool by those with the foresight to plan for long-term care well before the need for such care arises. These trusts can be used to protect assets while still qualifying for Medicaid or other public benefits, making them a powerful option for individuals who want to secure their future care without jeopardizing their legacy. At TKWhite LTC Law, we have a deep understanding of how to effectively administer these trusts, always seeing to it that such administration meets the necessary legal and financial criteria, especially when done as part of a broader long-term care strategy.
Trust administration can be complex, particularly when dealing with irrevocable trusts and Medicaid planning. We are committed to helping trustees fulfill their duties and navigate any challenges that may arise. Whether a trustee of a family trust or a trust created for long-term care planning purposes, TKWhite Law offers the support trustees need to manage the process efficiently and compliantly.
At TKWhite LTC Law, we believe that trust reviews are an essential part of maintaining an effective estate plan. Over time, your circumstances, family dynamics, or even the law may change, and it’s important to make sure your trust continues to reflect your current wishes and goals. We offer thorough trust review services to assess whether your existing trust still meets your needs or if revisions—or even starting fresh—might be necessary.
Sometimes, a simple update or amendment is enough to bring your trust into alignment with your current financial and healthcare plans. In other cases, it may make sense to create a new trust altogether, especially if your original trust no longer adequately addresses your long-term care goals, tax considerations, or beneficiary changes. At TKWhite LTC Law, we help you evaluate the best path forward, offering guidance on whether your trust should be revised, amended, or completely replaced.
Whether you’re looking to maintain your existing trust’s efficacy or need counsel and advice on creating a new trust, TKWhite LTC Law knows what to look for to keep your estate plan up-to-date and fully aligned with your intentions.
At TKWhite LTC Law, we understand that effective estate planning is essential for financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. While long-term care planning is critical for those facing future care needs, there are situations where a comprehensive estate plan is the best solution. We offer customized estate planning services tailored to your needs, including Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Last Wills & Testaments, Healthcare and Financial Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. Even if long-term care planning is not yet necessary, our clients can rest assured knowing that their estate plan is complete and effective.
A solid estate plan helps avoid probate, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes without the lengthy and costly court process. It also reduces the potential for family disputes, providing clear guidance to heirs on how to manage your affairs. Additionally, we can help establish burial insurance, burial plans, and burial trusts—services that many firms overlook but can offer financial peace of mind for your loved ones.
While our primary focus is ALTCS (Medicaid) and long-term care planning, we also recognize that a strong estate plan is crucial for those fortunate enough to avoid long-term care needs but still want to protect their legacy. At TKWhite LTC Law, we provide the flexibility to address both Estate Preservation and Estate Planning strategies, ensuring our clients always make informed decisions based on their unique circumstances. Planning for the future should never be a one-size-fits-all process, and we are committed to providing the tools that are truly right for your situation.
At TKWhite LTC Law, we know that many long-term care patients are in need of such care through no fault of their own, often due to accidents, negligence, or other wrongful acts. Whether or not an incident results in long-term care, though, an injured party may have a potential tort claim for damages. While legal proceedings are the last thing most want to think about in the aftermath of an accident, a successful claim could include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
It is always important to manage money received as a result of a personal injury settlement or judgment, but never so crucial as when the injured party has qualified for ALTCS (Medicaid) since the accident and now relies on the program for long-term care. Settlements or awards can impact eligibility for public benefits like Medicaid, so tort victims who now rely upon long-term care will find value in working with a firm that understands how to obtain or preserve eligibility for benefits. At TKWhite LTC Law, we help clients navigate this process, ensuring that personal injury proceeds are handled in a way that minimizes the risk of losing access to long-term care benefits.
Whether a victim of an accident is pursuing a personal injury claim or has already received a settlement, TKW does everything it can to safeguard Medicaid eligibility and ensure that long-term care needs continue to be met.
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