Medicaid Planning in Fort Smith
Elder Law & Asset Protection for Sebastian County Families Since 2013
Since 2013, AAPG Law has guided Arkansas families through Medicaid planning, long-term care coordination, and related estate matters. We maintain a physical office in Fort Smith so Sebastian County families can sit down with us in person, and we offer a fully remote process for those who prefer to handle everything from home.
Our work centers on helping clients qualify for Medicaid benefits while preserving the savings they’ve spent a lifetime building. Many people come to us skeptical that meaningful asset protection is possible at this stage. We welcome that skepticism. It gives us the chance to show you what these strategies actually look like in practice.
Ready to understand your options? Call us at (888) 635-9081 to schedule your free initial consultation with our Fort Smith team.
A Team Built for This Work
Fort Smith-area clients choose AAPG Law because we bring both legal and financial perspectives to elder law. Attorney Steven Underwood has more than 20 years of legal experience, and our legal team carries more than 30 years of combined experience. CEO Ben Jones spent more than 20 years as a licensed insurance producer and brings a wealth management background to our approach to asset protection planning.
Every client relationship begins with a structured, step-by-step process designed to remove uncertainty. You’ll know where things stand and what comes next, and it starts with a no-cost consultation, so there’s no commitment required to find out whether we can help.
Learn more about our mission, our team, and how we’ve been helping families protect their assets and plan for the future since 1980.
How We Help Families Plan for the Future
How We Work with Fort Smith Clients
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides healthcare and nursing home coverage to eligible individuals with limited income and assets. Qualifying while protecting what you’ve worked for requires careful sequencing. Here is how we move through that process together:
- Free initial consultation: We review your situation, discuss Medicaid eligibility, and answer your questions at no cost.
- Asset assessment: We conduct a one-on-one review of your assets to identify protection strategies that fit your circumstances.
- Document preparation and execution: We prepare and execute the legal documents your plan requires, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, contracts, and annuities.
- Medicaid application management: We file and manage your application, handling communication with the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) on your behalf.
- Ongoing support: We coordinate benefits with long-term care providers and remain available for post-eligibility financial requirements and any changes that arise.
Trusted by Arkansas Families Since 2014
AAPG Law has maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2014, reflecting a consistent standard of conduct across more than a decade of client relationships.
Clients have described our team as having “handled everything” during a difficult time and called us a “life-saver.” We don’t take that lightly. Families navigating a long-term care crisis are often overwhelmed, and our goal is to take the complexity off their plate so they can focus on what matters most.
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"Helpful, patient, kind and quick to help"
Stephanie Love has been so helpful, patient, kind and quick to help me navigate through the processes necessary to get my mom through the Medicaid process. I appreciate her and all she does.
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"Comfortable"
Ben and Steve were very helpful in explaining the process and making me feel comfortable every step of the way.
- Marianne S.
AAPG Law: Here When You Need Us
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Trusted Support for Families
For decades, families have trusted us to help them make informed decisions about their future with clarity and confidence.
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Personalized Legal Guidance
Every situation is unique, and we take the time to understand your needs, offering tailored solutions for long-term care.
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Simplifying Medicaid Planning
Navigating Medicaid can be complex, but we handle the paperwork and planning so you can focus on what matters most.
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Asset Protection That Works
We help you safeguard your savings, home, and other assets while ensuring you or your loved ones receive the care needed.
Medicaid Planning & Estate Services in Fort Smith
Our Medicaid planning work touches many areas of estate and elder law. Creating a plan often means drafting and managing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, contracts, and annuities in coordination with a client’s overall care strategy. We also guide families through probate and succession matters tied to elder care needs.
For Fort Smith-area residents, probate matters are handled through the Sebastian County Circuit Court. Whether a family is navigating an estate after a loved one’s passing or addressing succession questions alongside an ongoing care plan, we can help you understand what the process involves and what to expect.
AAPG Law serves clients from our Fort Smith office and four other locations across Arkansas, as well as through our fully remote process. Wherever you are, you’ll work with the same team and the same approach.
Start with a Free Consultation
Call AAPG Law at (888) 635-9081 to schedule your consultation. There’s no cost and no obligation to get started.