I help elderly clients and their families plan for long-term care. For most of us, that means planning for Medicaid, which is the de facto long-term care insurance policy for the middle class. If your family is facing a long-term care crisis, I’m here to explain the complicated rules and give you clarity. The bottom line is that I can save you money, time, and frustration when it comes to Medicaid.
My Medicaid services include:
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If you or a loved one have a disability and receive means-tested government benefits—such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid—you need special planning. Special needs trusts can provide money for a person with a disability without endangering their benefits.
When a person who receives SSI or Medicaid gets an inheritance directly, it can be more trouble than it’s worth. Often, the inheritance disqualifies them from their benefits and is used up paying for things the benefits used to cover. That does no one good. Thankfully, special needs trusts solve that problem.
My special needs services include:
I serve Wisconsin clients in-person in Pierce County, Polk County, and St. Croix County, or virtually throughout the state.
My offices are located in New Richmond and River Falls.
1200 Heritage Drive
New Richmond, WI 54017
107 W. Walnut Street
River Falls, WI 54022
If you have questions or want to see if I can help you, the best thing is to schedule a short phone call. Click the button to get started with a free 15-minute phone consultation.
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My parents originally met with a general practice attorney to seek help with their estate planning. The general practice attorney was unsure of Medicaid rules and offered confusing and uncertain answers to their questions. They left the appointment completely overwhelmed. My parents needed to know all of their options so that they could make educated decisions. At that point, we decided we needed to consult an elder law attorney.
Thankfully, we found Ben Wright. We live several hours from Ben’s office, but Ben was able to answer all of their questions through emails and phone calls. Most importantly, he simplified the complicated Medicaid laws and used language that my parents could understand. Because of this, they felt they could make confident decisions about their future.
There are times when you need to consult an expert. Estate planning is definitely one of those times. We strongly recommend Ben Wright!
My husband and I highly recommend Benjamin Wright. He assisted us in our will & POAs and was personable, welcoming, informative, professional, patient, timely, organized. Having been our first experience creating a will, he did an excellent job explaining all aspects of it, as well as informing us of options with each decision. He is a patient listener, facilitator, and guide. We are grateful for his expertise and would definitely recommend.
My siblings and I saw Ben for a Medicaid consultation related to our Mother who has dementia. He helped us tremendously in understanding how the process works and the implications of any decisions we made. He was also great to answer our follow-up questions.
Attorney
I became a lawyer to help families like mine. I came to elder law because it’s all about the biggest challenges families face: providing and caring for loved ones.
In today’s world, that means navigating the bureaucracies of law, money, and health care. As an elder law attorney, I understand these complex issues and know how to navigate them. So I’ve made it my mission to take these complicated problems about Medicaid, trusts, and long-term care and give my clients the clarity and help they need to care for their loved ones.
I help families care for their elderly or disabled loved ones.
When a loved one needs help with the basic activities of daily life, families step up to the plate. But then they find themselves in a financial, legal, and medical world of excessively complicated laws and procedures. They get mired in bureaucracy.
My goal is to be the opposite of those bureaucracies. When my clients face complexity, I bring clarity. When my clients feel like cogs in a machine, I treat them like human beings. And when my clients don’t know what to do or how they’re supposed to do it, I help them accomplish their goals the correct way.
Be clear.
You should understand your situation and your options. Clarity means being as short and simple as possible—and as long and detailed as needed.
Be human.
Being calm, patient, and understanding, even in a crisis, is essential. Elder law is not about money—it’s about people.
Be correct.
Being accurate and detailed matters. In elder law, one small detail can make all the difference.
