Jim Thomas, JD, LL.M., CELA - Law Office of Carol Thomas

Eldercare Resources

about Nonmedical Home Care about Home Health Agencies about Hospice Care about Medical Equipment about Home Maintenance about Veterans Benefits about Medical Alert about Geriatric Medical Care about Care Management about Reverse Mortgages about Elder Law & Medicaid about Estate & Trust Planning about Financial / Insurance Help about Seniors Relocation SRES about Nursing Homes about Adult Day Care about Assisted Living about Alzheimer's Care about Funeral & Burial Planning

The Eldercare Resource Articles above are written to help you understand the need for and the process of planning for long term care.

There are four key steps to successful long term care planning.
1. Knowledge & Preparation
2. Proper Funding
3. Using Long Term Care Professionals
4.Creating a Personal Care Plan and Choosing a Care Coordinator

Law Office of Carol Thomas
Jim Thomas, JD, LL.M., CELA

At the Law Office of Carol M. Thomas, we can assist you with your estate planning so that your loved ones will not have to go through probate. By having your affairs in order, your family and friends will not have to expend unnecessary time and money to handle your estate. In instances where probate or a guardian and/or conservator is required, we can assist you as well.

Trusts
Wills
Basic Estate Planning Issues
General Durable Powers of Attorney
Medical Powers of Attorney
Probate
Guardianships and Conservatorships

Elder Law and Asset Protection

What will happen to your home, your business and your investments if you can no longer care for yourself? Do you have preparations made in the event you need to move to a nursing home or other facility? Visit the Law Office of Carol M. Thomas Law now to make decisions about the future.

Current legal documents to protect assets if one is placed in a nursing home
Legally reduce expenses, even after being placed in a nursing home
Guidance through the Medicaid eligibility and application process
Assistance with Veteran's Benefits eligibility and planning.

Don't make mistakes. This is a complicated field. Please consult someone who specializes in guiding clients through this difficult process of saving assets from nursing home expenses.

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	Jim Thomas, JD, LL.M., CELA Law Office of Carol Thomas Toll Free: (888) 615-7592 5191 Hampton Place Saginaw, MI 48604 Email: jhthomas1@sbcglobal.net Web: www.attorneycarolthomas.com
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about us
	Jim Thomas, Attorney at Law, specializes in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Veterans' Benefits. He is a member of the Michigan and Florida Bar, including the Tax and Elder Law sections. Jim is also a member of Elder Counsel and is accredited by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. He is also a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Jim received his law degree from Florida State University College of Law and received his LL.M. (Taxation) from the University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law.
about the MiCPC
	The Michigan Care Planning Council provides a listing of care providers and advisors dedicated to helping families find eldercare services and advice. Integrity, honesty, and a genuine concern for those who are in need of (or may need) long term care are at the heart of our services.