We have over fourteen years of experience helping clients navigate the most difficult legal areas, including probate and Medicaid eligibility. We devote our entire practice to those legal areas most critical to the prosperity, well being, and stability of your family. Through comprehensive estate planning, we help you prepare for the future and ensure your loved ones enjoy the life you envision.
As our clients age, we pay particular attention to the issues faced by seniors, including the financial liability posed by long-term care costs and (when necessary) planning for Medicaid coverage. We also help establish Special Needs Trusts to enhance the lives of your disabled loved ones and preserve their eligibility for public benefits.
As our clients age, we pay particular attention to the issues faced by seniors, including the financial liability posed by long-term care costs and (when necessary) planning for Medicaid coverage. We also help establish Special Needs Trusts to enhance the lives of your disabled loved ones and preserve their eligibility for public benefits.
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The best part of my job is getting to sit down with clients and just listen. A lot of people think of lawyers as big talkers (and some are), but what I focus on most is actually hearing what my client have to say. Some of the information we discuss can be technical (like account balances and dates of birth), but a lot of it can be very personal.
Most areas of the law are defined by the particular type of cases they cover, like bankruptcy or personal injury. Elder Law, on the other hand, is defined by the types of clients it serves. Elder Law focuses on serving the unique legal needs of our senior and disabled population. As a result, Elder Law encompasses a wide variety of different cases and legal procedures.
Most people will require long term care services as they age. In the area of long term care, the greatest financial liability you can face is an extended stay in a nursing home. For many people, Medicaid provides the only viable coverage option for nursing home care, but Medicaid also imposes very restrictive eligibility criteria on income and assets.
The planning you must undertake for a disabled loved one is multifaceted. It can include medical care and educational concerns as well physical adaptations to homes and financial planning. One component that factors into many plans for disabled individuals is a Special Needs Trust.
A Special Needs Trust is an arrangement under which property is set aside for the care and support of disabled individuals in a way that does not interfere with eligibility for public benefits.Although public benefit programs generlly impose low income and asset limits for eligibility purposes, most programs recognize Special Needs Trusts as exempt assets so long as they are established and administered according to that programs' rules.
A Special Needs Trust is an arrangement under which property is set aside for the care and support of disabled individuals in a way that does not interfere with eligibility for public benefits.Although public benefit programs generlly impose low income and asset limits for eligibility purposes, most programs recognize Special Needs Trusts as exempt assets so long as they are established and administered according to that programs' rules.
You can go your entire life without worrying about most areas of the law. However, absolutely everyone needs to address their estate plan. When most people hear the term "estate plan", they think about a bunch of legal documents. However, your estate plan goes beyond paperwork. In the broadest sense, your estate plan is comparable to a blueprint.
Reviews (10)
Missy Parker
Dec 14, 2021
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Emily C.
Dec 01, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Brad is GREAT! He handled my Aunt's last will and testament with dignity and compassion, and is applying that same dignity and compassion to assembling my parents' estate plan. He has a kind, warm demeanor and I look forward to working with him during a difficult task
Brad is GREAT! He handled my Aunt's last will and testament with dignity and compassion, and is applying that same dignity and compassion to assembling my parents' estate plan. He has a kind, warm demeanor and I look forward to working with him during a difficult task
Karen Burrows
Nov 30, 2021
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Marielle Stork
Nov 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Brad took the time to explain the details and made my mom feel comfortable with the process. He is detailed, knowledgeable, handles his clients with care and understanding and is always accessible to answer any questions. I highly recommend his services. It has been a pleasure dealing with him.
Brad took the time to explain the details and made my mom feel comfortable with the process. He is detailed, knowledgeable, handles his clients with care and understanding and is always accessible to answer any questions. I highly recommend his services. It has been a pleasure dealing with him.
L. L.
Nov 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Bradly was such a blessing to us. He was kind and understand as we navigated creating our will. He thoroughly explained the documents and answered all questions. He made the process so easy. He is very organized and created a portfolio for all of our estate documents.
Bradly was such a blessing to us. He was kind and understand as we navigated creating our will. He thoroughly explained the documents and answered all questions. He made the process so easy. He is very organized and created a portfolio for all of our estate documents.
Terry C.
Oct 20, 2021
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Kathy
Oct 03, 2021
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Exactly what we needed for our wills and directives. Brad was direct, detailed, answered every question and walked through scenarios with us that we would not have even considered. We are very pleased, and relieved to know that he helped us bring order and clarity together to have documents in order. Absolutely recommend this Law Office.
Anita Brown
Oct 02, 2021
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I cannot imagine a more streamlined, thorough process for getting wills, advance directives and power of attorney documents signed, sealed, and delivered. Working with Brad at Sperr Law Offices was entirely positive from start to finish- and I heartily recommend this practice for any of your domestic legal needs.
Sergey Samoilov
Sep 12, 2021
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Very Good and Friendly lawyer
In my contacts with Brad I had right away and then all the time a warm feeling to do business not only with a good lawyer who I could rely on but with a friend who understands and sympathizes with my problems and wants sincerely to help me for a modest necessary price. That was in a stark contrast with another lawyer, explored before for the same purpose, who was aloof did not reveal the total final charge (substantially higher than the Brad’s one) charged me many hundred dollars for the initial contact and brightened up only when I gave the check.
Brad did an
In my contacts with Brad I had right away and then all the time a warm feeling to do business not only with a good lawyer who I could rely on but with a friend who understands and sympathizes with my problems and wants sincerely to help me for a modest necessary price. That was in a stark contrast with another lawyer, explored before for the same purpose, who was aloof did not reveal the total final charge (substantially higher than the Brad’s one) charged me many hundred dollars for the initial contact and brightened up only when I gave the check.
Brad did an
Sc S.
Jun 10, 2019
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I called the Sperr office with some legal questions and they were very helpful. The assistant scheduled a free half hour phone consultation with me the next day with the attorney. I really liked that, because, first, they give a specific time, so you don't have to wait around, second, it is on the phone, and that saves time for everyone, because often they make you come in to office for that, and third, and you got to talk an actual attorney. Mr. Sperr was very helpful on the consultation and answered a lot of questions for me. And he seemed knowledgeable on his subject. I think he had got
