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I am a licensed Nevada attorney specializing in elder law, estate planning, and probate. I work extensively with clients who need help with obtaining Nevada Medicaid benefits, veterans benefits, special needs trusts, all aspects of guardianship and probate matters, wills, Nevada powers of attorney, and trusts.
I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney with the National Elder Law Foundation, a recognized specialist with the State Bar of Nevada in Elder Law, and a Nevada representative of the Special Needs Alliance, a national invitation-only group of attorneys focused on special needs trust-related issues.
As a Nevada Medicaid attorney, I have represented clients on all aspects of obtaining Nevada Medicaid benefits to hlep pay for nursing home costs. I also defend against unwanted and unnecessary guardianships and help clients with making their estate plans.
I graduated with a joint law and M.B.A. degree from UNLV in 2007 and also have a bachelors degree in Philosophy from Brigham Young University. I have lived in Southern Nevada since 1989.
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2450 Saint Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson, NV, 89074
9139 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89148
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Posted by hal | April 4, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Chatwin is an extremely clear communicator. He's quick to respond and attentive in all communications. His persona exudes competency and superior ethics. But aside from his stellar professional competency, Rich seems to be just a good and decent person.
Posted by John | February 9, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Contacted his office on December 20th 2022, spoke to his secretary and emailed the documents regarding my case the same day. I called the office back on the 29th and 30th of December and left messages, I called again on January 3rd 2023 and reached his secretary who asked me to resend the documents....
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2011
Mr. Chatwin did a wonderful job on my case! After dealing with many Lawyers in my life, I have found him to be the most ethical and truthful. The Judge denied our case, asking for a hearing. In order to conserve time and funds, Mr. Chatwin, re-presented more evidence to the Judge which he accepted an...
"I have worked with Richard Chatwin on a guardianship and Medicaid matter that needed his exceptional knowledge and the courtroom skill to get it through the system quickly. The client was very happy and his work was outstanding."
"Rich Chatwin is as good as attorneys get. He not only knows that the law and will give you sound advice you can take to the bank, but he's the type of guy you love to be around."
"As an attorney practicing in a different area of law, when I have clients or cases also needing estate planning, I have referred to Rich."
"Rich is one of the best attorneys I have worked with - he is honest and detail oriented. I was proud to write a recommendation for him to become a Certified Elder Law attorney and am proud to do the same on Avvo."
"Richard is well respected in the local legal community. I am pleased to refer estate planning clients to him. I endorse this lawyer."
Family lawyer
Guardianship lawyer
2020
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer for Elder Law and Probate, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2018
Rising Star Award, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2017
Mountain States Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2014
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2014
Nevada State Representative - By Invitation Only, Special Needs Alliance
2014
Certified Specialist in Elder Law, State Bar of Nevada
2007
CALI Award - Highest Grade in Business Taxation Course, UNLV School of Law
2006
CALI Award - Highest Grade in Basic Bankruptcy Course, UNLV School of Law
2015 - Present
Partner, Gerrard Cox Larsen
2008 - 2014
Associate, Gerrard Cox Larsen
2019 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow
2014 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
Special Needs AllianceNevada Representative
2014 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationCertified Elder Law Attorney & Member
2008 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
2008 - Present
Southern Nevada Estate Planning CouncilMember
2008 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2007
Nevada Law JournalSenior Editor
2005 - 2006
Nevada Law JournalMember
My client prevailed completely
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
MBA - Masters
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Guardianship Legislative Update
2017
Elder Law Issues - Estate Planning, Guardianship and Probate
2017
Medicaid Pre-Planning: Top Strategies
2016
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Medicaid: Essentials Everyone Should Know
2016
Medicaid and VA Benefits: The Complete Guide for Paralegals
2016
Guardianships From Start to Finish
2016
Medicaid and VA Benefits: The Complete Guide for Paralegals
2016
Powers of Attorney and Guardianships:: Everything You Wanted to Know But Are Afraid to Ask
2016
The ABLE Act
2016
The ABLE Act
2016
You Need Long Term Care: Now What?
2015
Medicaid Planning
2017
2016
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