Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Attorneys in Houston
Founded on a foundation of personal experience and professional expertise, our firm specializes in elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs services. With over two decades of combined experience in social work and legal advocacy, we provide compassionate, client-centered solutions tailored to families navigating complex legal challenges. Our team prioritizes integrity, personalized guidance, and a deep understanding of the emotional and logistical demands faced by our clients.Recognized for excellence through awards and leadership roles in elder law organizations, we remain committed to empowering families and securing futures through meticulous legal strategy and unwavering support.
Services
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Medicaid Planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Miller Trust
Powers of Attorney
Special Needs Trust
Care Management
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We combine legal expertise with social work experience for holistic solutions.
- Our team offers personalized guidance tailored to each family's unique needs.
- Recognized excellence through awards and leadership in elder law organizations.
- We prioritize compassionate, client-centered advocacy in all legal matters.
- Decades of experience navigating Medicaid, estate planning, and long-term care.
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
What people say
Extremely caring
Knowledgeable staff
Best in Houston
Genuine compassion
Lifelong peace of mind
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services ensure your assets and wishes are protected through customized wills, trusts, and probate strategies. We guide clients in structuring their estates to minimize legal complexities while honoring their intentions. With a focus on clarity and long-term security, we help families navigate transitions with confidence and peace of mind.
Medicaid Planning
We specialize in Medicaid eligibility strategies to protect assets while securing critical healthcare benefits. Our approach balances financial safeguards with access to long-term care, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Clients receive tailored plans that prioritize dignity and stability in their care journey.
Special Needs Trust
Special needs trusts are designed to protect benefits for individuals with disabilities while maintaining financial security. We craft legally sound solutions that support lifelong care without compromising eligibility for government programs, offering families enduring peace of mind through meticulous legal frameworks.
Guardianship
Our guardianship services focus on safeguarding vulnerable individuals unable to make decisions independently. We assist families in establishing legal authority while prioritizing the ward's well-being, ensuring court compliance and ethical representation throughout the process.
Care Management
Care management integrates legal and practical support for individuals navigating long-term care systems. We coordinate services to align with legal plans, ensuring seamless access to resources while advocating for client rights and quality care standards.
People
Christina Lesher
Founder/Owner, Attorney at Law
Christina Lesher combines social work and legal expertise to advocate for elder law clients. A University of Houston Law Center graduate, she founded her firm in 2003 after extensive experience in Medicaid planning and guardianship. Recognized as a Texas Rising Star, she prioritizes compassionate, client-centered solutions.
Nora Fuentes
Paralegal
Nora Fuentes brings 13 years of state government legal experience to elder law and Medicaid planning. Her background includes roles at Texas Health and Human Services Commission, focusing on estate and long-term care issues for vulnerable populations.
Erika Villarreal
Office Manager, Paralegal
Erika Villarreal supports clients with expertise in elder law administration. Since joining in 2018, she has provided critical case management while balancing family life in Katy, Texas, with her husband and three sons.
Caroline Carlson
Special Project Manager
Caroline Carlson manages care coordination cases with an LLM in human rights law. A University of Nottingham graduate, she joined the firm in 2021 after completing UK legal training, bringing international perspective to special needs planning.
Robert Pierce
Care Manager
Robert Pierce oversees long-term care cases with 15 years of experience in special needs and brain injury support. A certified case manager pursuing social work graduate studies, he connects legal plans with practical care solutions for clients.
Questions
What are your office hours?
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We recommend contacting us between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM for optimal service.
Where is your office located?
5615 Kirby Drive Suite 412, Houston, TX 77005, inside the International Bank of Commerce building with free visitor parking available.
What happens during the initial consultation?
Two-hour sessions with Christina Lesher cover case review, option exploration, and service contracts with flat-fee pricing tailored to your specific needs.
How should I prepare for our meeting?
Submit estate documents, income details, asset lists, and military records at least 48 hours in advance to enable comprehensive case analysis.
What does the intake process involve?
Scheduling requires prepayment of consultation fees, which are fully refundable if you decide not to proceed before the meeting.
