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Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorneys in Middle Tennessee

Plan ahead with trusted elder law, estate planning, and life care planning throughout Middle Tennessee.

We help you protect what you’ve built, preserve your peace of mind, and create a clear path for your future care.

Why Families Choose Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

A team approach to your care

You are not alone. Our multidisciplinary team works together to guide your legal, financial, and care decisions every step of the way.

Flat fees. Long-term support.

No surprises. Just clear pricing and ongoing guidance as your needs change over time.

Clarity in a complex system

We help you understand the maze of long-term care services and payment sources, including TennCare, so you can make confident decisions for your future.

Worried About How You’ll Find, Get, and Pay for Care?

A health diagnosis can change everything. Suddenly, you are faced with questions you never expected.

Where will care come from?
How will you afford it?
Will your life savings disappear?

In Tennessee, long-term care costs can quickly drain your assets without the right plan in place. Families often spend months trying to navigate TennCare, Medicare, and care options on their own, leading to stress, confusion, and costly mistakes.

At Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, we help you make sense of it all. We guide you through your options, protect your assets, and create a plan so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Call us at 615-824-2571 or click here to get started.

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Middle Tennessee Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys Focused on Your Future

Estate Planning

Create a plan that avoids probate, protects your family, and ensures your wishes are honored.

Asset Protection Planning

Protect your savings from the high cost of long-term care while preserving your legacy.

Elder Law & Life Care Planning

Get help finding, coordinating, and paying for the care you or your loved one needs at home or in a facility.

Medicare Reviews

All clients receive annual medicare reviews and counseling as part of their comprehensive service.

Medicaid Planning

Qualify for benefits to help cover long-term care costs without losing everything you have worked for.

Special Needs Planning

Provide lifelong care and financial support for a loved one with special needs without risking their essential benefits.

Happy Clients of Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Karen Hill
The attorney with whom I spoke was knowledgeable, quickly grasped what I needed to accomplish, and included me in the decision making process. I felt very comfortable with our plan going forward.
★★★★★ in the last week
Bobby Vogel
Very down to earth, friendly and professional
★★★★★ a week ago
Mike Henderson
Ryan Hicks, Crystal and Misty were all very professional and thorough.
Ryan took a lot of time in providing advice and explaining the options he felt would best fit our needs.
His explanations really helped and he took a lot of time in explaining each option.
We are glad we chose Johnson & McGinnis.
★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
Valerie Johnston
Johnson McGinnis was with our family every step of the way during my father's passing. Now my husband and I are preparing for our own future and know we are in good hands.
★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
Robert Becker
I just wanted to take the time to say how wonderful this law firm has been to me and my family. It was one of the best choices I've made to retain their services after my wife suffered a devastating stroke. The two individuals that I dealt with through this are Joshua Bey and Pati Bedwell. I will start with Mr. Joshua Bey. I cannot say enough amazing … More things about him. He has carried our family from the beginning. I would not have been able to navigate the Medicaid process without him. He is so knowledgeable, kind, caring, and has navigated us through this journey with surgical precision. He has taken the time to answer any and all questions, always prompt with getting back to me, and he is really really good at what he does. Miss Pati has also been very kind to me and my family. She would also take any calls or questions that I had very promptly. If she wasn't available, she would get back to me the same day. I will be retaining their services each year from here on out. I have so many more good things to say about them, but I have already written a small book. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need.
★★★★★ a month ago
Nancy Lamberti
My husband and I have been working with Barbara and Sarah for almost a year now. After my father-in-law passed away, we discovered my mother-in-law’s cognitive impairment was much more profound than we realized. There was no plan in place so we had to learn as we went along, struggling through all the financial, medical, and Medicaid processes on our … More own. We reached out to Johnson & McGinnis Elder Care Law to help us develop a plan for ourselves so our children would not suffer the same consequences. Barbara very patiently answered our myriad questions and explained in the detail we needed everything about the plan she would develop for us.
Sarah has been excellent, promptly and efficiently handling all the paralegal responsibilities and responding to our inquiries as needed. Barbara and Sarah are both highly competent, caring and passionate about what they do.
We are confident our plan is perfect for us. We recommend them 100% for all of your estate planning needs.
★★★★★ 2 months ago

Meet Chris Johnson & Barbara McGinnis

Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here.

If you are visiting this page, chances are you are facing questions about aging, care, and protecting everything you have worked for. These are not easy decisions, and you should not have to figure them out on your own.

For over 30 years, we have helped families across Middle Tennessee navigate the challenges of elder law, estate planning, and long-term care.

What makes our firm different is our focus on the full picture. We do more than create documents. We help you find care, coordinate services, and figure out how to pay for it.

Our goal is simple. Help you feel relief, clarity, and confidence about what comes next.

You deserve a plan that works when your family needs it most, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Peace of mind, in 3 easy steps

Share Your Story

We start by listening. You tell us your concerns, your goals, and what matters most to your family.

Build Your Plan

We create a personalized plan that protects your assets and maps out your care options.

Move Forward with Confidence

With a clear plan in place, you can stop guessing and start feeling confident about the future.

Main Office

Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
104 Wyncrest Way Ste. 100, Hendersonville, TN 37075

No matter where you are in life's journey, we are here to help.

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Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Cookeville Office
304B North Washington Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501