Welcome to the Family Education Center

Informed families make better decisions. That's our philosophy at Elder Law Practice of Timothy L. Takacs and it's why we have created the Family Education Center. It's a place where you and your family can come to learn more about the issues you're facing now--or will be facing in the future.

Looking for contact information for government agencies and other resources? See our comprehensive collections of links and contact information for organizations frequently used by Elder Law Practice clients.

Click on the links below to view the articles in our Family Education Library. 

The Long Term Care Community Choices Act of 2008

Medicare 101

Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill: Seven Key Steps to Get Your Affairs in Order

General FAQ

Questions and Answers About Protecting Your Assets From the Nursing Home

Ten Asset Protection Mistakes

Myths about Medicaid

Getting Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Costs (by Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and Upper Cumberlands, January 2005; in PDF format. This is the booklet that many elder law attorneys give to their clients. It's a 1mb download file from the Legal Aid Web site, so please be patient while the booklet loads, especially if you have a dial-up connection to the Internet.)

Pitfalls of Giving Away Your Home

Joint Accounts Are Usually Bad

Is Medicaid Planning Ethical?

What the Salespeople Don't Tell You About Living Trusts

Gambling on Long-Term Care Insurance

You Are a Trustee of a Special Needs Trust

How to Use a Durable Power of Attorney

Please Read This ... Before You Buy a "Medicaid Friendly" Annuity

10 Tips for Choosing a Caregiver for an Elder

Questions? Call us.

Middle Tennessee:  (615) 824-2571
Cumberland Plateau: (931) 268-5761
Toll-free: (866) 222-3127

Need a speaker for your next event? The Elder Law Practice Speakers' Bureau can help. Our staff members are experienced presenters who can address many topics related to the challenges of aging, long-term illness and disability. For more information, click here or call (615) 824-2571.