Charles Kennedy P.C. - Arlington, TX

Experienced Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law in Arlington, Texas

Planning for the future and protecting hard-earned family assets requires thoughtful legal and financial foresight. Based in Arlington, Texas, Charles Kennedy P.C. has guided families, retirees, and business owners throughout Tarrant and Dallas counties since 1987. Founder Charles Kennedy offers a distinctive advantage as both a licensed Texas attorney and a Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Having begun his career helping families and small businesses resolve intricate tax and accounting problems, attorney Kennedy transitioned into law to provide constructive, conflict-free legal solutions. Whether you are navigating the emotional journey of nursing home placement, managing a loved one's probate estate, or creating a comprehensive legacy plan, finding a lawyer who integrates financial acumen with legal mastery is essential for long-term peace of mind.

Full-Service Estate Planning, Probate, and Asset Protection

The practice delivers personalized legal solutions tailored to protecting family legacies and navigating life transitions:

• Wills Lawyers and Estate Planning Lawyers: Drafting custom last wills and testaments, medical directives, and living wills that articulate your precise intentions and prevent family disagreements.
• Trusts Lawyers and Asset Protection: Structuring revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and specialized Miller Trusts (Qualified Income Trusts) to protect property and maintain eligibility for long-term benefits.
• Probate Lawyers and Estate Administration: Guiding executors through independent probate administration, muniment of title proceedings, determination of heirship, and creditor claim negotiations.
• Medicaid Planning and Nursing Home Asset Protection: Implementing proven legal strategies-including Ladybird deeds and crisis planning-to qualify elderly family members for nursing home Medicaid while shielding family homes from the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP).
• Power of Attorney Lawyers: Preparing statutory durable powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney to ensure trusted agents can manage financial and healthcare decisions during incapacity.
• Bankruptcy Lawyers and Debt Relief: Assisting individuals and families facing overwhelming creditor claims with strategic consumer debt relief and bankruptcy counsel.

Compassionate Elder Care Guidance from an Attorney and CPA

When unexpected illness strikes an aging relative, families are often confronted with bewildering medical and financial choices. As an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Charles Kennedy works closely with families to lift the emotional burden of crisis planning. His CPA background enables him to analyze retirement accounts, tax consequences, and Medicaid asset transfer limits with numerical precision. By emphasizing proactive, ethical planning over contentious disputes, attorney Kennedy helps clients protect their life savings while ensuring their loved ones receive dignity and appropriate care.

Schedule a Consultation with Charles Kennedy P.C.

If you are considering creating your estate plan or need a lawyer immediately to navigate an urgent nursing home Medicaid application or probate filing, dependable legal support is close at hand. Located at 2403 Cales Dr, Suite B, in Arlington, Texas, Charles Kennedy P.C. provides attentive, confidential counsel to clients across Arlington, Mansfield, and Fort Worth. Call (817) 795-8843 today to discuss your estate planning and probate needs with an attorney dedicated to securing your family's future.