Business Details
Trusted Elder Law & Estate Planning Services in Baton Rouge
Losavio & DeJean, LLC, The Louisiana Elder Law Firm, has dedicated over 45 years to providing compassionate legal counsel for seniors, families, and individuals with disabilities. Our practice combines specialized expertise in elder law, estate planning, Medicaid qualification, and tax services to help clients protect assets, secure government benefits, and plan for long-term care. With a team including a Certified Elder Law Attorney, a Veterans Affairs specialist, and a registered nurse case manager, we offer personalized solutions grounded in decades of experience and a commitment to ethical, client-centered service. Our attorneys hold advanced certifications in tax law and estate planning, ensuring comprehensive strategies to preserve wealth and navigate complex legal frameworks. 
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Qualifying
Tax Services
Successions
VA Benefits
Wills and Trusts
Power of Attorney
LLC Creation
Interdiction
Highlights and features
- Over 45 years of combined experience in elder law and estate planning
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) on staff, the only one in Louisiana
- Registered nurse case manager for personalized healthcare-related legal guidance
- Board-certified tax law specialists ensuring comprehensive financial planning
- Proven success in Medicaid asset protection and VA benefits qualification
Associations and certifications
- National Elder Law Foundation (CELA Certification)
- Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (Tax Law & Estate Planning)
- Department of Veteran Affairs (Accredited Legal Attorney)
What people say
Saved millions from Medicaid
Compassionate and responsive staff
Expert Medicaid guidance
Peace of mind for families
Professional and personable team
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients safeguard assets through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. We specialize in minimizing probate, preserving wealth for future generations, and ensuring government benefits eligibility while addressing retirement tax strategies tailored to individual needs.
Medicaid Qualifying
We help families navigate Medicaid eligibility requirements to protect homes and savings from nursing home costs. Our strategies include legal tools to qualify for benefits while maintaining financial security and avoiding estate recovery by the state.
Successions
Our succession planning ensures smooth asset transfer through Louisiana's probate process. We handle contested estates, small succession affidavits, and executor appointments, minimizing disputes and preserving family wealth during complex legal transitions.
Tax Services
We provide tax strategies for retirees and pre-retirees to reduce liabilities from retirement account withdrawals, capital gains, and income. Our attorneys collaborate with financial advisors to create tax-efficient plans that maximize retirement security.
VA Benefits
We assist veterans in qualifying for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits through specialized legal strategies. Our services include pension planning, aid-and-attendance claims, and navigating complex eligibility requirements for long-term care funding.
People
Peter J. Losavio, Jr.
Attorney
Certified Elder Law Attorney with over 40 years of experience, author of elder law publications, and recipient of the AV Preeminent rating. Specializes in Medicaid planning and estate tax strategies.
Kent S. DeJean
Attorney
Veterans Affairs specialist accredited by the Department of Veteran Affairs, focusing on benefits qualification and legal representation for military families.
Marie M. Losavio
Case Manager
Registered nurse and notary public with clinical experience in long-term care, providing healthcare-related legal coordination and client support.
Meghan E. Conques
Associate Attorney
Elder law attorney specializing in Medicaid planning and estate administration, with experience in trust creation and government benefits compliance.
Questions
What is elder law planning?
Elder law planning involves legal strategies for seniors to protect assets, qualify for Medicaid, create healthcare directives, and ensure long-term care needs are met while preserving wealth for families.
How can Medicaid planning protect my assets?
Our Medicaid planning uses legal tools to restructure assets and income to meet eligibility requirements while safeguarding resources from nursing home costs and state recovery claims.
Why choose a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
CELA-certified attorneys have specialized training and experience in elder law complexities, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and tailored solutions for senior clients.
Do I need estate planning if I'm not wealthy?
Yes. Estate planning ensures your wishes are followed, minimizes family disputes, and protects government benefits regardless of asset size through wills, trusts, and healthcare directives.
How does VA benefits planning work?
We analyze financial situations to qualify veterans for aid-and-attendance pensions, structure assets appropriately, and navigate application processes for long-term care funding.
What happens without succession planning?
Without planning, estates undergo court-supervised probate, risking asset loss to creditors, family disputes, and state-determined distribution that may not reflect your wishes.
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