Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC

Planning for the care of our loved ones, especially aging parents, can be both a physically and emotionally challenging process. The situation becomes more complex and intensified when dealing with family members affected by dementia. The foresight to execute proper legal documents to ensure that the authority to implement proper medical and financial decisions is in place is paramount. In addition, taking advantage of all the legal provisions to protect the estates of our loved ones is exacting, complex and best left to those with knowledge and expertise. Finally, when all resources have been exhausted, the process of applying for Medicaid coverage is enormously time consuming, requiring stringent and meticulous navigation of the complex governmental system. My mother, and then my father, had the unfortunate fate of developing progressive dementia and physical ailments that left me exhausted beyond capacity as a caregiver addressing their needs. The decision to place mother in a nursing home was difficult and emotionally painful but necessary. Confronted with the financial enormity associated with this decision and the multiple complex financial resources of my parents, I sought legal advice with Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC., initially consulting Jason Frank, Esq., and then working closely with Kandace L. Scherr, Esq. and her staff. The interaction was not only professional but personal, ensuring that every legal document and need was carefully addressed. In my particular circumstance, Kandace was able to preserve certain assets of the estate and relieved me of the enormous burden of compiling complex detailed financial matters in preparation for Medicaid. I underestimated that scrutiny of the Maryland Bureau of Long-Term care. Kandace and her team were scrupulous in making sure every detail and requirement were met. Despite the complexity of my particular case, the approval proceeded expeditiously and smoothly. Within two years of my mother’s admission to long-term care, my father became severely medically incapacitated. His mental clarity declined. As he approached the need for 24-hour care, it became apparent that he, like my mother, would require assistance in a long-term care facility. Fortunately, Kandace had preplanned this event, ensuring that all the legal documents addressed specific requirements far in advance of this event, considering both parents would eventually be incapable of making decisions. As my father’s medical condition made it difficult for him to visit my mother, he only wished that he could join her. Soon after meeting the medical criteria for long-term nursing care, my father was admitted to the same institution. The financial issues became more complex and demanding. Again, Kandace was able to preserve additional assets, meeting strict legal criteria and smoothly transitioned my father into long-term care with Medicaid. My father shared with my mother for almost 1 year while in long-term care until he died on April 12th of 2017. What I considered financially impractical or impossible came to fruition thanks to the effort, exacting diligence, and compassionate professionalism of Kandace and her team. The memory of my two parents together, holding hands, day by day, after 69 years of marriage, is embodied in my memory forever. Roman E. Ratych, M.D.

Working with Kandace Scherr was a life saver for me. My mother was 92, had dementia, and was making the transition from assisted living to nursing home. I was still working full time and an only child. I had neither the knowledge or time to complete the Medicaid application, nursing home selection, financial obligations, etc. Kandace and her team made it incredibly easy and in half the time I expected. Professional... knowledgeable... and sensitive.

Kandace is well organized and knowledgeable. She helped us immensely when my grandfather passed away unexpectedly and my grandmother began showing signs of Alzheimer's. Getting power of attorney established early made the process so much easier as my grandmother quickly declined. Kandace is helpful in presenting financial options if it is projected that a loved one may need to enter a nursing home. She helped us to keep my grandparents house in the family! Thank you Kandace!

We have worked with Kandace and her team for several years and have been extremely pleased with her legal guidance in Eldercare law. She put our family's mind at rest and made sure we understood exactly what our options were and how to implement them. She was able to help us apply for Medicaid approval for my Mother who had Alzheimer's disease and was going into a nursing home. Her knowledge and expertise were always just a phone call away and her timely response and follow-up were exceptional!

Kandace (Kandy) is knowledgeable, kind, and was able to take care of everything we needed after my dad passed. She even helped us take care of things that we didn't even think of! While paying for a lawyer is expensive, we feel that it was worth it and you "get what you pay for." We visited her office based on a recommendation and now I know why. I highly recommend her for your estate planning needs.