Here's What Customers Are Saying About the Law Offices of James A. Ward

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From First Call to Medi-Cal Approval = 13 Days!

"Our dear friend, a woman who helped raise my husband, took a bad fall at age 96 and ended up in the nursing home where the doctors told her that she would never be able to walk or go home without 24-hour daycare. The nursing home referred me to James Ward, and he immediately made time on his calendar to personally come to the nursing home to meet our friend. From the day Mr. Ward first met our friend, to the day she was approved by Medi-Cal, it was only 13 calendar days. Wow! Unimaginable. We thank him for his speed and efficiency in completing her legal documents and for lifting such a huge weight and worry from our shoulders. We now sleep much better knowing that she has Medi-Cal to cover her nursing home expenses and our friend is getting the care she needs. James Ward was very personal, knowledgeable, and with perfect manners with respect to treating our friend. I would recommend him and his team without any hesitation."

- MM

Are You Going To Go Back To Work at Age 92?

"We really appreciate the legal work Jim did for my parents, and for getting them to see the reality of their financial situation at ages 86 and 90. When other members of the family kept trying to get more money from my father, I only had to look at him and remind him of what Jim had asked him: “When you run out of money, are you going to go back to work at age 92?”, that was the one thing that Jim said that really stuck in my father’s mind and always brought him back to reality. My parents are much better protected with Jim supporting them."

- JoAnn

Estate Planning Done Right

"As a business owner and CPA, I’ve worked with dozens of attorneys. When my family hit a crisis situation, Jim was the only one I knew I could trust to get the estate planning done right to protect me and my family."

- S. J., CPA

True Magic

"We found Jim at a very difficult time for us with father having physical ailments and mother starting a mental decline. Jim worked true magic for us. He really did. We thought our mother would never agree to anything, but Jim explained things in simple terms and put everyone at ease. Miraculously, he even got the annuity company to waive a huge penalty because they hadn’t met accepted standards at the time the annuity was sold to our elderly father. We’re very grateful for what he has done for us."

- Dave and Becky

Problem Solver

"I’ve worked with several attorneys, and Jim is different. He’s the only attorney I’ve ever met who actually has a heart. He took the time to listen and figure out a solution to a difficult problem for my family."

- Tim

The One Exception

"I’m packing up my records and putting things away after my wife’s death, but I couldn’t do so without saying a big “THANK YOU” FOR BEING THE NICE AND CARING PERSON YOU ARE. You were not just a resource but a friend helping me through a difficult time. After 30 years in law enforcement, attorneys were not one of my favorite categories of people I wanted to spend any time with. You are the one exception."

- LS

Calming Influence

"I just want to thank Jim Ward and his staff for their kindness and being very open with me and taking the time to answer all my dumb questions. This was a very stressful time for me with my father in the nursing home, so my mind was not clear sometimes. THANK YOU again."

- Aaron

Absolute Godsend

"I went to Jim after another elder law “expert” told me that there was nothing that could be done to get Medi-Cal coverage for my wife’s stay in the nursing home. I paid nearly $100,000 before I stumbled upon Jim, and he and his wonderful staff got my wife on Medi-Cal in less than one month. Finding Jim was an absolute godsend for us. I recommend his firm without reservation."

- Gary

Rare Combination

"Jim is a one-in-a-million guy who happens to be a lawyer. A rarer combination you will not meet again. Client first, followed by best advice, followed by someone who really cares about people. Follow my best advice and follow Jim’s guidance."

- Lew

Great Service Every Step of the Way

"Handling a family member’s affairs can be a daunting and stressful task. My mother is in a skilled nursing facility and had a small home with equity that was worth protecting. More importantly, I wanted to make sure she wouldn’t lose her medical benefits. Jim and his amazing team sat down with me and explained what an Irrevocable Trust was, and how it works legally. Great service every step of the way and peace of mind that you can’t put a price tag on. I would recommend them to everyone I know."

- Ken

An Invaluable Resource

"A little less than a year ago Mr. Ward prepared a suite of legal documents to protect my mom and her small estate. In the year since, the documents he prepared, coupled with his wise advice and legal guidance, have been an invaluable resource as we navigated the financial, medical, and legal issues that have arisen. Mr. Ward knows elder law inside and out and has been my rock and safe harbor when I needed help and guidance in a world I know nothing about. It’s wonderful to be able to focus on all the other issues that come up with helping an aging parent and not have to worry about being blindsided by financial or legal issues. The money we paid for his services was well worth the protection my mom enjoys, his wealth of knowledge which he freely shares, and my peace of mind."

- Sandi

Truly Fortunate

"Jim Ward was highly recommended when my mother was seeking an elder law attorney. His skill and experience were quickly evident when addressing her legal needs in a professional and compassionate manner. He continues to immediately respond to any questions or concerns that arise, and we truly feel fortunate to have Jim as mother’s legal representative."

- Kathie

Peace of Mind

"Jim was able to help my family when I needed it most. Jim is effective in his work, gets right to the point, and talks at my level. He and his staff were very accommodating and thorough during the entire process. I have peace of mind that my family will not be burdened with the gauntlet of difficult and overwhelming processes and decisions had I not completed my paperwork. Overall, working with Jim gave me hope for the future."

- Terry

The Extra Mile

"I was in a hospital in Southern California near death, and I called my best friend in San Jose to ask him to refer me to the best and most honest estate planning attorney that he knew. My friend referred me to Jim Ward; Jim called me immediately and then flew down to Los Angeles to sign all of the legal documents, and my family was then protected. He was great."

- Richard

Very Happy!

"Thank you so much for all your help. We have been very happy with the care you have taken with our legal matters."

- Susan