Alabama Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys

Elder Law

The team at Nolan Stewart, PC understands how difficult the emotional and psychological strain can be when a loved one requires long term health care.  We know the anxiety, stress, fear, and uncertainty associated with a chronic illness diagnosis.   

We use our personal experience along with our professional training to lighten the burdens of our clients.  We can help you through the maze of decisions needed to care for your loved one.  We will be your mentor, your counselor, your advocate – and hopefully your friend. You don’t have to “go it alone." ... Learn more


 
Estate Planning

Many people believe that estate planning is only for people who are particularly wealthy, have elaborate schemes in mind for passing their money to their heirs, or for people who are acutely ill and contemplating their death. This could not be farther from the truth!
 
Estate planning is for every husband, wife, mother, father, grandparent, business owner, professional, or anyone else who has someone they care about, are concerned about providing responsibly for their own well being and for the well being of those they love, and for anyone who seeks to make a difference in the lives of others after they're gone. Estate planning is not 'death planning'; it's 'life planning', and an essential and rewarding process for individuals and families who engage in it.
 
When done properly, estate planning requires that a highly trained individual lead you through one or more in-depth meetings to uncover your hopes, fears, and expectations for yourself and for those who are most important to you. This process almost always requires the preparation of several sophisticated legal documents, but those documents themselves are not 'estate planning.' Planning is a process, represented by a complete strategy that is properly documented and maintained by a professional who has taken the time to get to know you, and who is committed to continuing to serve you.

Medicaid Planning

Its almost never too late to take planning steps, even after a senior has moved to the nursing home. Unfortunately, most families spend all their money without exploring all available options. Let the attorneys at Nolan Stewart, PC develop a plan that will improve your loved one's quality of care.