We are very pleased to give our highest recommendation for the services of Rajiv Nagaich. Rajiv has learned from experience the difficulties and frustration of caring for a failing elderly relative and the doubts and necessary actions in the aftermath of their death. Most reputable lawyers can handle the legal problems one encounters, but usually is not able, or willing, to help with the physical or mental health needs prior to death. Nor does the average lawyer have the resources, knowledge, and experience to effectively recommend those who might assist. Rajiv has woven together the legal, housing, and health concerns of aging adults into a sensible, comprehensive approach. This approach gives the client complete control in how he wants to live and die and offers him ways to make his death much less of a burden on others. We all will die, but some deaths can be better than others.
Ken
I highly recommend Rajiv Nagaich. Rajiv took considerable time and effort to ensure I understood what I needed to do to set up my life plan, end of life options and final wishes. - Rajiv believes people need to have a plan in place before a crisis occurs. It took a lot of deep thinking and decision making. My children are now well informed, know where my will, financial papers etc. are stored, even my final wishes for my funeral to include the service and music! It took considerable effort to provide him all the correct names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates, assets etc. - If you are a responsible person who worked your whole life and want to set a bit of seed money aside for the next generation, and surviving spouse you need to consider this plan. Rajiv is highly ethical, patient, and most knowledgeable, in fact an original trail blazer in the field. - I cannot recommend Rajiv enough. I'm grateful I'll not be a burden on my children and can live Life to the fullest!
Joan
Rajiv Nagaich and his associates have been assisting my husband and I in developing a life plan for our remaining years. This is a process that entails much more than providing the necessary legal documents. There are decisions that we must make about legal, financial, medical and housing issues before our plan can be completed. This is not a fast process, and it requires effort and time. Rajiv has provided thorough discussion, guidance and assistance for each phase of planning including a family meeting to ensure our children are knowledgeable with our plans, but ultimately it is up to us to put in the required time and make the sometimes difficult decisions to complete our life plan. Rajiv is not just organized and professional, he is also very personable and patient. He is a pleasure to work with.
Mary
We are very pleased with the knowledge, care and professionalism we received from Rajiv and his staff. We are very happy with our plan and with the knowledge that we or our children can return to his office at any time for guidance if necessary. Probably the most impactful part of the step by step process Rajiv led us through was the family meeting we had with our adult children. Rajiv led the meeting which detailed our plan in the event of one of a multiple of life scenarios, and the "kids" were able to ask questions of him and us at the table. Five years later, each one of our children still expresses how powerful and meaningful that meeting was. Even though they are still young, they want to make a plan for themselves as well.
Sandra
Having witnessed two close family members live out their lives in very expensive, very poorly managed nursing homes, I wanted to find a different plan for my husband and myself. We are working with Rajiv to map out a plan for healthcare, housing, legal documentation and financial planning. This requires the coordination of many moving parts and I am extremely grateful we have his expertise to rely on, and to guide us.
Vivian
My wife and I are in the initial stages of building our LifePlan with Rajiv. While this will be an extensive process lasting 9 to 12 months and can be a daunting task, Rajiv's process is so thorough and methodical, it gives us confidence. There are SO many aspects and facets of our lives to cover, decisions to make, plans to develop, it could easily overwhelm. But Rajiv simply takes us through the process, listening at length, learning about us as he tailors his program to work specifically for us. In short, he instills confidence and gently, confidently, leads the way.
Mark
Rajiv & his staff are very professional and helpful in all matters you may wish to discuss about your upcoming retirement. Their planning was much more than legal planning, unlike anything that traditional attorney's offer. The advice and direction they give you helps you to focus on everything you need to plan for, such as medical care, housing options, and financial planning, not just the will, medical directives, and financial POA. They also give you meaningful "homework" that gets you motivated to complete your planning process. We found this to be valuable and will even be making changes to our first set of documents based on input of the agents present in the family meeting.
William
My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Rajiv over the last two years. He's extremely knowledgeable in the unique field of elder law and genuinely cares about helping his clients develop a successful plan for their retirement. His approach is unique combining healthcare, housing, legal and financial issues into a holistic “life plan”. We’ve met with him several times in person, based on an initial flat fee, and each visit has gone over the time limit but we’ve never felt rushed or felt he was even concerned about the time. He always makes you feel as though he is 100% engaged with you. Looking forward to continuing our relationship with Rajiv.
Anonymous
My spouse and I are current clients of Rajiv Nagaich. He's been guiding us through the arduous process of creating a comprehensive estate plan. Sometimes it's been emotional, as we necessarily confront our mortality, family dynamics and age-related medical issues, and it's also a lot of work for the client as well as the attorney. Rajiv is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and committed to protecting seniors. Itrust his integrity and expertise.
Cynthia
My husband and I are so very pleased with Rajiv and his team. We feel like the daunting work of creating a plan for aging on our terms is on track for success. We are so thankful that all 5 of our adult kids were included in our requests for how we plan to age. Everyone is on board and the legal papers are finished to insure that no child will be burdened with our finances, health or housing needs. Rajiv has addressed every aspect of aging that we failed to consider, and has strongly encouraged us all along the way to completion of the plan. Many many thanks!
Jean
Rajiv Nagaich has been, and continues to be, an excellent help and valuable counsel as my wife and I enter our retirement years. Their help addressing legal requirements, with planning for financial management, prospective medical/health concerns and inevitable end-of-life issues taking into consideration our desires for independence while remaining responsible to our family and their lives as we age is unparalleled in scope and quality. Integrity, honesty, compassion and understanding from a voice of experience have provided comfort and confidence as we encounter not only our own future life circumstances but aid with current issues involving those of our close loved ones - younger and older. Rajiv offers a unique business confronting a much overlooked aspect that will affect all of our lives that is of deep importance. These are people whom I fully recommend and most importantly that I trust. I am delighted to have had Rajiv and his staff become an extension of our family.
Wayne and Teresa H.
I listened to Rajiv on the radio for about 2 years. Then attended one of his free seminars. I had also emailed him for free advice for an elderly neighbor. My opinion of him was that he seemed caring and genuine, so my husband and I hired him to create our legal documents, as well as a lifeplan/roadmap. I found Rajiv to be all I thought he was, plus more. He took the time to get to know us as people. Our hopes and dreams, and our struggles. He talked to us about taking control of our health so we could have a more quality life. Also about realistic planning for where we will live as we age. He went over our finances with us and helped orient us to how we currently stand, and what we should consider doing to protect our assets as we age. He then discussed what legal documents would be appropriate for our situation. In all these categories, he had resources available to refer us to both in our area, and closer to where my husband's daughter lives. Rajiv also offered us options other than those he most recommended. He involved us in every aspect of the process. So much of what he said resonated deeply within me. I had some sleepless nights as I contemplated this new way of thinking about how I want to live the rest of my life. Some of it had to do with thinking about family, and mending broken relationships. Or who would I entrust with my health or financial directives? Or who would be my beneficiary(s)? As well as the fact that I am not happy in my current job, but at almost 60, what to do about it? Rajiv kindly and compassionately discussed these issues with me and provided some facts and real options. Above all, I never felt like Rajiv was just doing his job. I believe he truly cares about me and my husband living our best lives now, and as we age. And that as we age and face the need for others to make our care decisions, we will have the documents in place, and will have had the conversations we needed to get the care we hoped for. And last, when we pass from this life, we will have already taken the steps to ensure family has the tools to wrap up our estate. I can't recommend Rajiv highly enough. He is a special human being, and I'm so happy I took this journey with him.
Patty
Rajiv Nagaich is an expert in elder law. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about guiding us through the process of managing our estate. We now feel very secure in our planning for our future and not being a burden on our family. We especially appreciated being able to involve our children in the process also. We definitely would recommend Rajiv to anyone who is planning for their future.
Anonymous
Rajiv is one of the most genuine and kind people on this planet. When he experienced firsthand the elderly care in the US and how devastating it was for so many, and didn’t have to be, he decided to do something about it. Rajiv dedicated his entire life to helping aging adults in the US to have a more peaceful life, especially during the most trying times. Rajiv is a modern day hero, a Tony Robbins, and he really puts his heart into helping as many people as he can.
Elizabeth and Ryan