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Peter Joseph Losavio Jr., experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 38 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Three putt
I am so appreciative of Losavio & DeJean, who helped me with my Mom’s Medicare nursing home situation. They were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive of our needs. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an elder law case. Thanks Meghan!!!
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19 Nov, 2024 by Ronald logan
Excellent Law Firm for Senior Citizens. Very knowledgeable concerning Estate Planning, best of the best.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Jake stout
Would absolutely recommend Losavio & DeJean for any/all estate planning needs. They were able to evaluate my parents' specific needs and situation and were able to advise on the best course of action to make sure we were as prepared as possible. They also have an attentive and detail-oriented staff who make it a priority to make things move smoothly and efficiently. Whether you're located in Baton Rouge or elsewhere in Louisiana, Losavio & DeJean has you covered for all things elder law / estate planning.
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Myrna Elisa Arroyo, experienced Business, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 51 reviews
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10 Jan, 2025 by Cory berthelot
Highly recommend
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20 Nov, 2024 by Kelly caffarel
It was a very informative night.
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Edwin L. Hightower, experienced Business, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 7 reviews
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29 Jun, 2015 by Www.vbgrafx.com
I had a meeting with Ed Hightower to discuss a Business legal issue. Ed showed up on time and ready to listen. He recommend a possible solution for my business needs. I have recommended Edwin Hightower to friends and business associates.
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29 Jun, 2015 by Maria
Edwin, is a very competent, trustworthy attorney who has handled several items for our Companies. We have been very pleased with his knowledge and work and have and will refer him again.
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28 Jun, 2015 by Shawn
I use Mr. Hightower for all my business needs. Edwin is very responsive when I email him on a legal issues that pertain to my business and he will have me a answer within 24 hours. Edwin Hightower is a big part of my business success! I highly recommend Edwin Hightower to all business owners I know.
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Meghan Elizabeth Conques, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 26 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Three putt
I am so appreciative of Losavio & DeJean, who helped me with my Mom’s Medicare nursing home situation. They were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive of our needs. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an elder law case. Thanks Meghan!!!
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19 Nov, 2024 by Ronald logan
Excellent Law Firm for Senior Citizens. Very knowledgeable concerning Estate Planning, best of the best.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Jake stout
Would absolutely recommend Losavio & DeJean for any/all estate planning needs. They were able to evaluate my parents' specific needs and situation and were able to advise on the best course of action to make sure we were as prepared as possible. They also have an attentive and detail-oriented staff who make it a priority to make things move smoothly and efficiently. Whether you're located in Baton Rouge or elsewhere in Louisiana, Losavio & DeJean has you covered for all things elder law / estate planning.
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Linda S Melancon, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 58 reviews
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19 Feb, 2025 by Sarah zeringue
Working with Legacy Estate and Elder Law was a great experience. Linda Melancon was very knowledgeable and professional, she had a great way of explaining what we needed to do in a very easy way. In addition, working with Hailey Manint was equally as rewarding. She worked with us during the entire process. We were able to get the services that we needed and are grateful to have our business in order. We highly recommend Legacy Estate and Elder Law, Linda Melancon, and Hailey Manint.
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17 Feb, 2025 by Laura allen
As I approached my 60th birthday, I really felt strongly that I needed a will, and a special trust for my special needs son right away. I chose Legacy because they offered free workshops on estate planning, and I met the lawyers. They were super friendly and smart! I loved working with this law firm because every person greeted me with a friendly vibe, and all were so very competent. The whole team was awesome, but Linda Melancon, Atty. made me feel so at ease with the process. I really felt like she would take care of me and my descendants. My life is better for working with them because they took away my worries! Thank you to all @ Legacy! I highly recommend that you check them out and consider letting them take your worries away too! • How has your life changed since we completed your legal work?
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18 Jan, 2025 by Judy
Before I met Linda Melancon, I already had a will and trust in place from other attorneys. Yet I didn't feel that I had exactly what I wanted in a trust for my daughter. My life circumstances had changed, and for other reasons I felt a need to start over. When I met Linda, we discussed my assetsand my daughter's possible needs in the future, and I felt that Linda knew exactly how to proceed. Now that the documents are in place, I feel at peace with the results and can go on with the rest of my life knowing that my daughter's financial future is taken care of and that she will have the continued guidance of Linda and her team. Linda and her staff are highly professional, competent, warm and caring. I recommend them highly.
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Donna Dimartino Fraiche, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 reviews
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24 Jan, 2021 by Nola mech
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC serves as local, regional, and national counsel for public companies, privately owned businesses, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. We were founded in 2000 by six partners from one of the oldest firms in New Orleans who had a collective vision of creating a firm that would provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our goal is to thoroughly understand and support the business objectives of our clients. We achieve superior results by seizing the initiative in litigation and finding cost-effective solutions before significant transactional costs are incurred. Where early resolution of litigation is not obtainable, we use our experience, knowledge, and creativity to achieve superior results for our clients at trial and beyond.
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Joseph G Simmons, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 54 reviews
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14 Oct, 2024 by Ariel liehe
My Interaction Was Great! It Was Informative, Helpful and Straight To The Point!
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04 Sep, 2024 by Christopher g
Connected with Mr. Landry regarding a physician contract review for my wife. Confirmed an appointment that worked for us with no issue. Neither my wife nor myself are well-versed in legal verbiage - it's all very confusing (intentionally so). We spent about an hour with Mr. Landry combing through the contract and Mr. Landry pointed out several discrepancies and gave us several opinions that we took back to the table during negotiations and had her contract amended. Highly recommend physicians and spouses reach out if they need a contract review. There is no price on peace of mind. Have someone who knows exactly what they're looking at in your corner.
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23 Jun, 2024 by Ghazi bdeir
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Kelsey Clark Luckett, experienced Class Action, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 22 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Ryan pack
Charcie is an amazing lawyer! From day one, she understood, educated, and reassured me. Charcie was fair and very knowledgeable about the situation. She was able to explain every step clearly while also showing genuine compassion to me. Her expertise and professionalism gave me comfort and courage through the entirety of the process. There is no lawyer that I could recommend more than Charcie.
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01 Nov, 2024 by Krystal c
Attorney Charcie Roach took my money and refuses to return it. She did not do the work that we agreed on. She has shown that she is not trustworthy. At this point I want nothing from her but my money back. I am so disappointed.
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21 Jun, 2024 by Willie mccorkle, iii
Robins Roach Law Firm is the best! Lead Attorney Charcie handled our auto accident case so professionally and efficiently! Their firm is very organized and communicative. I was informed every step of the way with updates from the insurance company as well as medical appointments and results. We are very pleased with the settlement received by Atty. Charcie and are looking forward to future opportunities, such as family estate and planning, to transact business with the Robins Roach Law Firm!
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James C Bates, experienced Civil Rights, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 50 reviews
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jay trahan
Can't even explain how easy it was too work with this firm. Always there, always with my needs in mind. The security I felt while working with them is top notch. I felt like a priority and not just another client.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Cynthia borne
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08 Jul, 2024 by Crystal coates
Trustworthy and dependable! The entire staff is great. During that extremely difficult time for me they were understanding and supportive. You never forget that!
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James Morgan Field III, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 16 reviews
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13 Oct, 2024 by Shirley carter
The incompetence of Field Law and Morgan cost me and my family thousands of dollars. We trusted field law to handle my dad and grandparents estates. Paperwork was miss handled, they did not consider my time when I was in town, and my calls were not returned in a timely manner. I am very disappointed in Field Law.
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03 Feb, 2024 by Sattina graves
The law firm sucks I feel Morgan lied and ripped me off
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11 Dec, 2023 by Devona walker
This experience with field law firm is the worst experience I have ever had in my life. I had to research all the information needed and give it to field law because Morgan was always busy as is he didn’t have time for my case. I’m so disappointed in Field Law and how my case was handled.
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Linda S. Melancon, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Stephanie Prestridge, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Ronald E. Stutes, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Megan Rawle Stafford, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Nancy T James Goodwin, experienced Criminal Defense, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Susan Maria Raborn, experienced Business, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Diana Beard Moore, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Wade Russell Iverstine, experienced Bankruptcy, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Donna Dimartino Fraiche, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Hanna W Thomas, experienced Consumer Protection, Elder Law attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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Joseph A Prokop Jr, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Baton Rouge, LA with 0 reviews
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What an Elder Law Lawyer Can Do for You

An elder law lawyer specializes in legal issues that affect older adults, their families, and caregivers. These lawyers handle a broad range of topics, including estate planning, Medicaid and Medicare, long-term care planning, guardianship, elder abuse, and retirement planning. The goal of an elder law lawyer is to protect the rights, finances, and well-being of elderly individuals and to help them plan for future healthcare and financial security.

If you or a loved one is aging and facing challenges related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters, an elder law lawyer can provide essential guidance to protect your rights and interests as you age.

When Should I Hire an Elder Law Lawyer?

Hiring an elder law lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where older adults need help with legal, financial, or healthcare-related decisions. Common reasons to hire an elder law lawyer include:

  • Estate planning: If you want to create or update a will, set up trusts, or ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, an elder law lawyer can help with comprehensive estate planning.
  • Medicaid and Medicare planning: If you need help qualifying for Medicaid to cover long-term care or need advice on navigating Medicare benefits, a lawyer can guide you through the application process and protect your assets.
  • Long-term care planning: If you’re concerned about paying for nursing home care or assisted living, a lawyer can help you create a financial plan and explore options for government assistance.
  • Guardianship or conservatorship: If a family member is unable to make decisions due to age-related cognitive issues, an elder law lawyer can assist in setting up legal guardianship or conservatorship to ensure their care.
  • Elder abuse and exploitation: If you or a loved one is experiencing physical, emotional, or financial abuse, an elder law lawyer can help you take legal action to stop the abuse and recover damages.
  • Retirement planning: Elder law lawyers can assist with planning for retirement, including managing pensions, Social Security, and other retirement income.
  • Special needs planning: If you have a disabled family member who requires special care, an elder law lawyer can help create trusts or other legal arrangements to ensure their long-term financial and healthcare needs are met.

What Does an Elder Law Lawyer Do?

An elder law lawyer provides a wide range of legal services to help older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging, healthcare, and estate planning. Their responsibilities often include:

  • Drafting wills and trusts: Creating legal documents that outline how an individual’s assets will be distributed after death, ensuring that their wishes are honored.
  • Medicaid and Medicare planning: Helping clients protect their assets while qualifying for government benefits to cover healthcare and long-term care costs.
  • Establishing guardianships: Assisting families in setting up guardianship or conservatorship for loved ones who are unable to make decisions due to mental or physical incapacity.
  • Protecting against elder abuse: Investigating claims of elder abuse or financial exploitation and representing the victim in legal actions to stop the abuse and seek compensation.
  • Planning for long-term care: Developing strategies to cover the costs of nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care options without exhausting the elder’s financial resources.
  • Managing probate and estate administration: Guiding families through the probate process to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed according to the law and their wishes.
  • Setting up advance directives: Helping clients establish healthcare directives and powers of attorney to ensure their medical and financial decisions are carried out if they become incapacitated.

How Are Elder Law Lawyers Paid?

Elder law lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work involved. Common payment structures include:

  • Hourly rate: Many elder law lawyers charge by the hour, especially for tasks such as drafting documents, handling legal disputes, or providing ongoing legal advice. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
  • Flat fee: For specific tasks, such as drafting a will or setting up a trust, some lawyers charge a flat fee. This can range from $500 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the estate plan.
  • Retainer: For long-term legal representation, such as managing a trust or handling guardianship matters, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers future legal work.
  • Contingency fee: In some elder abuse or financial exploitation cases, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they recover compensation for the client. This fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or damages awarded.

Be sure to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how you will be billed and what the total cost of services might be.

How Much Does an Elder Law Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring an elder law lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer’s experience, and the fee structure. General cost estimates include:

  • Simple estate planning: Drafting basic documents, such as a will or power of attorney, may cost between $500 and $2,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s assets and wishes.
  • Complex estate planning: Setting up more advanced estate plans, such as revocable or irrevocable trusts, Medicaid planning, or special needs trusts, can range from $2,000 to $10,000 or more.
  • Guardianship or conservatorship: Legal fees for setting up guardianship or conservatorship often range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and whether disputes arise.
  • Medicaid planning: Legal fees for Medicaid planning can range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the level of asset protection needed and the complexity of the individual’s financial situation.

Always ask for an estimate of fees during your initial consultation to ensure you understand how much the legal services will cost.

Top Questions to Ask an Elder Law Lawyer

Before hiring an elder law lawyer, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure they have the experience and expertise needed to handle your case. Key questions to ask include:

  1. What experience do you have with elder law cases?
    Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's estate planning, Medicaid applications, or elder abuse claims.
  2. How do you charge for your services?
    Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost.
  3. What is the best approach for my case?
    Ask for an honest assessment of your situation and what legal strategies the lawyer recommends.
  4. How long will the process take?
    Whether it’s drafting an estate plan or setting up a guardianship, ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to take.
  5. Will you handle my case personally?
    In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be working on your case directly.
  6. What documents should I bring to the consultation?
    Ask the lawyer what documentation or information you should prepare for your consultation, such as medical records, financial statements, or prior legal documents.

How to Check the Credibility of an Elder Law Lawyer

To ensure you are hiring a reputable elder law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and experience:

  • Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
  • Look for elder law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in elder law and have experience with cases similar to yours.
  • Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
  • Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on elder law issues.
  • Check for certifications: Look for certifications or affiliations with organizations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), which can indicate the lawyer’s dedication to elder law.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To get the most out of your first consultation with an elder law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:

  • Existing estate planning documents: If you have a will, trust, or power of attorney in place, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
  • Financial records: Provide details of your assets, including bank accounts, investments, real estate, and retirement accounts, as well as any debts.
  • Medical information: If the case involves guardianship or Medicaid planning, bring relevant medical records that detail the individual's health condition and care needs.
  • Insurance policies: Bring information about health insurance, long-term care insurance, and any other relevant policies.
  • Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about your legal needs, the process, and the lawyer’s fees.
  • List of family members or beneficiaries: Prepare a list of the individuals you want to include in your estate plan or who will be affected by the legal process.

By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and receive the best legal advice tailored to your needs.

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