Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Specialists

At the Law Office of Julie R. Johnson, we specialize in providing exceptional estate planning guidance for our clients.  We have the knowledge and experience to provide you, and your family, with exactly what you need to give you peace of mind.  With nearly two decades of experience in wills, trusts, successions, elder law, veteran’s benefits, Medicaid planning, special needs planning and general estate planning, we have the unique depth of knowledge that is necessary to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and plan for life’s contingencies, no matter what the future holds.
Estate planning and successions can be complex and sensitive matters, and the simple fact is there are no “cookie cutter” estate plans.  We create estate plans that are tailored specifically to each of our clients.  We’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the estate planning process from beginning to end.

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The Law Office of Julie R. Johnson

We Recognize

At the Law Office of Julie R. Johnson, we recognize the critical necessity for effective legal guidance during times of emotional stress, especially when dealing with putting a plan in place to care for your family.  For this reason, our practice focuses on changing the conversation from “What are we going to do?” to “This is what we can do!.”  When properly composed, an estate plan will eliminate the stress and confusion of the unknown and will allow families to focus on what really matters – each other. We listen to what our clients want and then create an estate plan that specifically addresses our client’s needs.

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Julie Johnson: Experience and focus

Julie is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, and she is also an accredited attorney through the Office of General Counsel/Department of Veterans’ Affairs. What does this mean?  This means that for nearly two decades she has dedicated her professional career to helping families create the estate planning solutions that will serve their families exactly when they need peace of mind the most.  With this knowledge and experience, Julie is uniquely qualified to handle estate planning needs ranging from comprehensive wills, trusts, and successions, to navigating the complex and confusing Medicaid regulations pertaining to eligibility for long term care coverage.  In reality, much of what we do day-in and day-out revolves around clearing up misinformation and misconceptions regarding estate planning, while providing the vital information families need to make informed decisions.

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Our Areas of Practice

Estate Planning & Asset Protection

An “estate plan” is a comprehensive plan that outlines more than “who gets what.” A proper estate plan provides a road map that not only gives direct instruction to the distribution of assets, but also contains the documents that provide authority to specific individuals should they ever be needed, like a Power of Attorney or a Health-Care Power of Attorney.  WIth proper planning, you will also designate the person (an executor or executrix) who is responsible for carrying out your wishes through the succession process.  Additionally, you can ensure that there are contingencies in place should any designated person be unable to fulfill their duties. An estate plan is not simply a Last Will and Testament, it is all of the essential legal documents that will enable you to protect what you’ve earned throughout the course of your life, while also protecting those you love after you’re gone.

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Medicaid Qualification

Medicaid estate planning and qualification is essential for so many families as they plan for their future care, as well as the care of their loved ones. Unfortunately, the Medicaid laws were not written to make it easy for an individual to protect their assets and still qualify for Medicaid. Even worse, we see people every day who were given incorrect information and consequently they have severely lessened their ability to protect their assets in the event they will require long-term care. However, the good news is that we can help you protect your family’s assets while still qualifying for Medicaid long term care benefits.  We know the Medicaid system and we stay up-to-date on the constantly changing Medicaid laws and regulations. With proper planning, we will navigate your family through the qualification process to ensure your family is able to retain the assets you have worked a lifetime to hold on to.

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Veterans Benefits

Many veterans do not receive the benefits they are entitled to because they simply are unaware of the benefits that exist, or they are intimidated by the complexity of the process to secure those benefits.  We assist veterans with the estate planning necessary to obtain the Aid and Attendance Pension, which provides a financial benefit to veterans (and a surviving spouse) who are in need of assistance with activities of daily living. There are many variables the government uses to determine who qualifies, or when someone will qualify, for the Aid and Attendance Pension, and we can examine your eligibility and assist you with the estate planning to ensure qualification for this benefit. 

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Special Needs Planning

With proper estate planning, you can be secure in the knowledge that your children will always have the care they need and deserve--especially when they have special needs that will require lifelong assistance.

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Successions and Probate Administration

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“Estate planning is not just about protecting your property, it’s about protecting your family.”

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Please reach out to us to schedule a time to discuss how we may be able to help you or your family. We are proud to serve the communities of St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, St. Helena Parish, Washington Parish, Livingston Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and those throughout South Louisiana. 

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