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Attorneys:
*Medicaid Planning for Long Term Care *Planning for the Future of a Loved One with Special Needs *Asset protection *General Estate planning (wills, trusts, living wills, health care directives, powers of attorney) *Medicaid Application Eligibility Assistance for Nursing Home Benefits * Veterans Benefits Planning The law firm of Wilson Elder Law Center approaches the maze of the aging process experienced by seniors and their loved ones by serving as a guide to the services available to the senior in order to ensure the best possible quality of life for the senior and for the family for the duration of his or her life. The goal of Wilson Elder Law Center is to help seniors maintain their independence as long as possible, but when it becomes necessary for assistance then the all inclusive services offered at Wilson Elder Law Center can identify options available in care coordination and preserve assets at the same time. Our multi-disciplinary team helps you address the problems that keep you up at night--like making sure that your loved one is getting the best possible care day after day. Just navigating through the Medicaid system alone can be an overwhelming burden for an already stressed caregiver! Medicaid eligibility is extremely complicated. The types of programs, income limits, exemptions, allowable deductions and definitions vary by each State program, and they are adjusted annually. |
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Jim Wilson is a 1972 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law and is a 30+ year resident of Ocean Springs. He previously served as City Attorney in Ocean Springs from 1977 until 1980. He served on the Board of Directors of the Gulf Hills Civic Association and is a past-president. He has also practiced law, not only in Mississippi, but also in Louisiana and Maryland. Jim is currently serving on the Board of Directors for The ARC of Mississippi. The ARC and related disability organizations and advocacy groups hold a special place in Jim's heart. It is his through his own personal family journey of a loved one with special needs that naturally drew him to become focused on helping those with disabilities. Jim is an annual participant in the DREAM Program's Golf Tournament and Wilson Elder Law Center is a supporter of the Special Olympics of Mississippi, the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society, the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer's Association. Mr. Wilson graduated from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1963 and served in the United States Navy from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1968. He is licensed to practice law in Mississippi, is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, has in the past held various insurance and securities licenses and has been certified in the area of long-term care by the Corporation for Long Term Care in Boston, MA. Although Mr. Wilson no longer works directly in the insurance or investment arena, the experience of having been a licensed broker has brought valuable knowledge to him in his elder law practice. Jim regularly gives presentations to the public as well as community organizations, social workers and financial planners about the services of Wilson Elder Law Center and how Wilson Elder Law Center can help seniors and those who love them as they journey through the maze of aging by fitting the pieces of the puzzle of services together. Jim is a proponent of team work and believes that the concept of working together with families can certainly help ease frustration and confusion and in the best of circumstances can help avoid a crisis situation. Jim has truly found his passion in helping seniors and their families solve the many issues associated with the aging process. When he's not at the office, he can be found pursuing his favorite avocation - golf! Or perhaps he would be savoring a book or two or five; he usually has several going at the same time. He and wife Nancy have a blended family of six daughters, five sons-in-law and eleven grandchildren. Life is good! |
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Dennie has dedicated himself to assisting others live more complete and rewarding lives. He brings a fresh perspective and energy to client meetings. He has experience in the difficult emotional environment that often surrounds families in crisis. Dennie serves his clients in the areas of Special Needs Planning; Elder and Estate law, including related litigation such as guardianships and conservatorships; Asset Protection Planning; Medicaid planning and crisis. He regularly holds public workshops to educate the public on the complicated area of long term care, including Medicaid and Special Needs Planning. Education Juris Doctor, University of Mississippi School of Law Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice), University of Southern Mississippi Associate of Arts (Criminal Justice), Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (Jeff Davis) . Bar Admission and Affiliations Admitted to Bar, State of Mississippi Member, Jackson County Bar Affiliations Member, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Member, the Academy of Special Needs Planners Member, Ocean Springs Rotary Accomplishments Recipient, the E.S. "Ned" Nelson Memorial Scholarship in Law Recipient, the John A. Payne Scholarship Award Member, Phi Kappa Phi (2004) While attending college, he worked with adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and was a Special Olympics Coach for Mississippi Areas Three and Twelve. Prior to college, he served in the United States Army for almost eight years and worked with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oregon. Dennie is married to Kyla Nannery and they have a son Colin. |
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