Business Details
39 Years
experience
Experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Arlington, TX
With over three decades of dedicated legal practice, Charles Kennedy P.C provides compassionate and comprehensive legal solutions in estate planning, probate, and elder law. Our firm prioritizes personalized client relationships, ensuring every client receives tailored guidance through complex legal matters. We specialize in creating estate plans that honor individual wishes, navigating probate processes with efficiency, and offering Medicaid planning to secure long-term care needs. Our approach combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to education, transparency, and ethical representation.Clients benefit from our extensive experience in minimizing future conflicts, protecting assets, and simplifying legal procedures for families during challenging times. Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, we pride ourselves on accessibility, offering home and facility visits to accommodate client needs. Our track record of client satisfaction reflects our dedication to resolving legal challenges with empathy and professionalism.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Guardianship
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in estate planning and elder law
- Personalized approach combining legal expertise with compassionate counsel
- Comprehensive services covering wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid planning
- Home visits available for clients with mobility limitations
- Proven track record of client satisfaction and case resolution
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of Texas
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
What people say
Outstanding support
Timely assistance
Ethical representation
Compassionate counsel
Exceptional legal counsel
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning establishes legal directives for asset distribution and healthcare decisions. Our services include wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents to ensure your wishes are honored. We help clients protect assets while addressing family needs and tax implications.
Probate Law
Probate services guide executors through court processes for settling estates. We assist with will validation, asset distribution, and debt resolution while minimizing family conflicts. Our experience ensures compliance with Texas probate requirements.
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning prepares clients for nursing home costs while protecting assets. We develop strategies to meet eligibility requirements and create legal frameworks for accessing benefits without compromising family financial security.
Guardianship
Guardianship services establish court-approved authority for caring for incapacitated adults or minors. We guide families through petition processes while ensuring compliance with Texas guardianship laws and ongoing reporting requirements.
Elder Law
Elder law addresses age-related legal challenges including asset protection and healthcare directives. Our practice focuses on preserving independence while navigating complex regulations for long-term care and intergenerational wealth transfer.
People
Charles Kennedy P.C
Attorney & Founder
With over 30 years of legal experience, Charles Kennedy P.C specializes in estate planning, probate, and elder law. A former CPA, he combines financial expertise with compassionate counsel to help families navigate complex legal matters in Tarrant and Dallas Counties.
Questions
What documents are essential for basic estate planning?
Essential documents include a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance medical directives to ensure your wishes are followed.
How does Medicaid planning help with nursing home costs?
Medicaid planning structures assets to qualify for benefits while protecting resources through legal strategies that meet federal and state eligibility requirements.
What happens if someone dies without a will in Texas?
Texas intestacy laws determine asset distribution, typically prioritizing spouses and blood relatives through a court-supervised probate process that may increase costs and delays.
Can I create a guardianship without court involvement?
No, guardianships require court approval to ensure proper oversight. We help families establish legal guardianships for minors or incapacitated adults through probate court proceedings.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
Wills require probate court validation, while trusts operate privately and can avoid probate. Trusts offer greater control over asset distribution timelines and conditions.
