Fleming & Curti, PLC

At Fleming & Curti, P.L.C., our practice is limited to Elder Law. We concentrate on Guardianship and Conservatorship, Long-Term Care (Medicaid) Planning, Estate Planning and Probate. We are located in Tucson, Arizona.

The firm began in 1984, when Tom Curti and Robert Fleming became partners. The two had, however, been partners before — from their common law school graduation (in 1976) until 1979. They had also shared office space for two years before formalizing the “new” partnership.

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It’s the end of the month. That means it’s time for the end of the month round up. This month, my googling brought me to two stories – the Hseigh estate and the Guinness estate. The stories themselves aren’t necessarily from this month. But, they are interesting and both have been in the news recently.…

You find yourself at a crossroads. A disabled family member either has extreme difficulty or is incapable of managing their affairs. You want to assist them and have heard about the concept of guardianship. So you end up calling a law office to get started on the process… but should you?

The call to a law office is always…

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We get a version of this question every week or two. I’m about to inherit something from a family member’s estate. How will it affect my public benefits?

What public benefits do you receive?

The answer is often confusing, and for good reason. The first difficulty is determining what kinds of public benefits you receive.…

Happy March! This month guardianships and conservatorships were in the news. The DOJ and VA signed a new memorandum that effects the VA’s involvement in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. And, Britney Spears recent DUI arrest has some people wondering what her family and friend’s ability to help will look like in the aftermath of the…

Admission agreements might be a necessary evil in the process of securing care for a loved one. The facility where you hope to place your family member has plenty of lawyers and legal advice. The agreement they present you does not tend to protect you or the patient. You might want to consult your own…

Your are considering hiring caregivers for your parent, child, spouse or sibling. They live at home and require care — perhaps even nursing care. And their insurance and public benefits don’t cover all that they need.

Can you just hire individual caregivers and pay them in cash? If you want to do it the right…

Many families include an individual who will require long term care. This may be due to an age-related disability, like Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Or, it could be due to a physical or intellectual disability that was prevalent much earlier in that individual’s life. For many of these families, Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)…

Let’s be honest — many people put off estate planning. It can feel complicated, expensive, or like something you only need to worry about later in life. But estate planning isn’t about age or wealth. It’s about making sure the people you love are cared for when misfortune strikes.

For LGBTQIA+ individuals — and nontraditional…

February! It’s the month of love! It’s the month of taxes! And, weirdly, a month of tangentially related tech?

Changes to Postmark rules

It’s tax season! If you send your tax return in by mail, you may want to drop it off a few days early. Recent changes to post office operations mean your mail…