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Arceneaux Estate Planning & Elder Law
For nursing homes & healthcare partners

A quick, clear resource for discharge planners

Discharge planners, case managers, and admissions staff regularly work with families in the middle of a Medicaid decision. We aim to make that easier, fast callbacks, clear conversations, and a practical plan the family can move on.

When to send a family our way

  • Nursing home admission with unclear payment source
  • Private-pay residents whose funds are drawing down
  • Families weighing the Community Choices Waiver for care outside a facility
  • Estate or succession questions after a resident passes

How the process usually looks

  1. The family requests a callback or calls our office.
  2. Paul reviews personally and calls back, usually the same business day.
  3. If we're a fit, we schedule a short call to gather the essentials before any documents are prepared.

A note on urgency

If a discharge is time-sensitive, please have the family mention that when they call. We prioritize crisis matters and can move quickly when the situation calls for it.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can a facility get a resident's family in touch with an attorney?
Paul returns calls personally and typically the same business day, which matters when a discharge plan or Medicaid application deadline is pending. The direct number is 985-205-3660.
Can the firm help with a pending Medicaid application?
Yes. The firm handles Louisiana nursing home Medicaid applications and crisis planning, including spend-down questions, transfer penalties, and documentation the parish office requires.
What if the resident has no power of attorney?
That is common and solvable. Depending on capacity, the options range from executing a Louisiana power of attorney and healthcare mandate to seeking an interdiction, and the right path depends on the resident's current condition.

More questions are answered on our FAQ page, or call 985-205-3660 and speak with Paul.

Arceneaux Estate Planning & Elder Law
Next step

Talk with Paul, on your terms.

Tell us a little about your situation. Paul personally reviews every request and calls back to see whether we're the right fit, no self-scheduling, no pressure.

What happens next
  1. 1. You share a few details in confidence.
  2. 2. Paul reviews personally, usually the same business day.
  3. 3. He calls back to see if the firm is the right fit before booking anything.