Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning & Elder Law Solutions
The Law Office of Nancy L. Choate has provided comprehensive legal solutions in estate planning, elder law, and related fields since 1987. With over 30 years of experience, our practice is built on establishing trusting client relationships, offering personalized strategies, and maintaining a deep understanding of clients' unique needs. Our team combines legal expertise with a commitment to ethical service, demonstrated through community leadership roles, professional accreditations, and client-centered education.We prioritize accessibility through prompt communication and clear explanations of complex legal concepts, serving clients across West Tennessee from our Jackson office. Our track record includes guiding families through Medicaid planning, asset protection, special needs trusts, and business succession planning, while maintaining active involvement in local organizations such as the Jackson Symphony Board and Leadership Jackson Alumni Association.
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Special Needs Trusts
Business Planning
Veterans Benefits
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in estate and elder law
- Our team maintains active roles in legal mentoring organizations like American Inn of Court
- We provide clear explanations of complex legal concepts in plain English
- Our office location offers central accessibility for West Tennessee clients
- We maintain AV Preeminent peer review ratings for legal excellence
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP)
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Excellent service
Knowledgeable guidance
Prompt communication
Peace of mind
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service creates comprehensive strategies for managing your assets and healthcare decisions. We specialize in wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual family needs. Clients receive personalized guidance through complex legal requirements while ensuring protection for loved ones and business interests.
Medicaid Planning
We help clients navigate Medicaid eligibility requirements while protecting assets. Our planning includes special needs trusts and strategies for nursing home care costs. We ensure compliance with changing regulations while maintaining clients' quality of life and government benefit eligibility.
Probate Administration
Our probate service guides executors through estate settlement processes. We handle asset inventory, tax filings, and distribution according to legal documents. We simplify complex procedures while maintaining sensitivity during difficult transitions for surviving family members.
Asset Protection
We implement legal strategies to safeguard assets from potential creditors. Our services include self-settled trusts and state-specific planning techniques. We help clients maintain financial security while complying with evolving bankruptcy and tax regulations.
Special Needs Trusts
We create specialized trusts that maintain government benefits for disabled beneficiaries. Our planning preserves eligibility for Medicaid and SSI while supplementing care needs. We provide ongoing trust administration guidance for families and trustees.
People
Nancy L. Choate
Attorney
Nancy Choate has practiced estate law since 1987, holding AV Preeminent ratings and memberships in NAELA and ASNP. She serves on the Jackson Symphony Board and received the 2018 Sterling Award for West Tennessee leadership.
Angela Snider
Of Counsel Attorney
Angela Snider specializes in estate planning with 24 years of local legal experience. She co-founded Rack Pack, Inc. and serves on the Southwest Tennessee FCA Leadership Board, combining legal expertise with community service.
Curtis Choate
Office Manager
Curtis Choate manages office operations and Medicaid applications. A retired educator with 30 years of teaching experience, he brings organizational leadership to client interactions and administrative processes.
Amber Ashworth
Legal Assistant
Amber Ashworth assists with estate document preparation since 2021. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Union University, applying meticulous attention to detail in wills and trusts drafting.
Kara Turner
Legal Assistant
Kara Turner handles probate and trust funding matters. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of The University of Memphis, she combines legal expertise with personalized client support since joining in 2021.
Questions
What does your estate planning service include?
Our estate planning covers wills, trusts, advance directives, and asset distribution strategies tailored to your family's needs and financial situation.
How can Medicaid planning help my family?
We help protect assets while maintaining eligibility for long-term care benefits through customized trusts and compliance strategies.
What happens during probate administration?
We guide executors through asset inventory, tax filings, and distribution processes while ensuring compliance with Tennessee probate laws.
Do you offer special needs trust services?
Yes, we create specialized trusts that maintain government benefits eligibility while providing supplemental care for disabled beneficiaries.
How do you handle complex asset protection?
We implement state-specific trust strategies and legal structures to safeguard assets from potential creditors while maintaining compliance.
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