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Jayme Elizabeth Donnelson

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Avvo Rating9.7
  • Carmel, IN
  • Licensed for 13 years
  • Free consultation
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About Jayme

I am a Managing Partner at Hess Hess & Donnelson, LLP, where I concentrate my practice in estate and long-term care planning. I am also a VA accredited attorney.  I practice law in the areas of elder law, probate law, estate recovery, guardianships, estate planning, and estate and trust administration with a focus on asset preservation. I also devote a significant portion of my practice to assisting clients with eligibility for Veteran benefits and Medicaid benefits.

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Practice areas

OtherProbateEstate planningMedicaid and medicareElder law
  1. Elder law: 45%

  2. Medicaid and medicare: 25%

  3. Estate planning: 15%

  4. Probate: 10%

  1. Guardianship: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Jayme Donnelson

540 N RANGELINE RD
CARMEL, IN, 46032

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    INActive In Good Standing200810/12/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2022
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2021
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2020
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2019
    Super Lawyer - Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
    Super Lawyer - Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerHess Hess & Donnelson, LLP2015 - Present
    AttorneyApplegate Elder Law2013 - 2015
    AttorneyDrewry Simmons Vornehm2008 - 2013
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Meals on Wheels Hamilton CountyBoard Member2015 - Present
    ARAGAttorney Member2015 - Present
    National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2014 - Present
    Indiana State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember2014 - Present
    Indiana State Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Indiana University School of Law-IndianapolisJD2008
    Indiana University BloomingtonBA2005
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Medicaid Lookback Rules and PlanningThe Lookback Period and Qualifying Asset Transfer Rules, Asset Conversion from Non-Exempt to Exempt, Irrevocable Trusts in Medicaid Planning, and Penalty Period for Improper Transfers2018
    Medicaid Planning: The Ultimate GuideMedicaid Planning: The Ultimate Guide2017
    2017 IBA Mega ConferenceTrusts and Medicaid Estate Recovery2017
    Trusts from A-ZSpecial Needs Trusts2016
    Medicaid Lookback Rules and PlanningMedicaid Lookback Rules and Planning2016
    Indiana Medicaid Estate RecoveryIndiana Medicaid Estate Recovery2016

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    Jayme Donnelson guided us through all our estate planning needs. She took her time to make sure we understood and made the best decisions for our family. Highly recommend!
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    A pleasure to work with

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    I hired Jayme to handle my mothers estate. She was very helpful in explaining the process, as I had not been through it before. When an out-of-state matter came up, she recommended an attorney that could help. Jayme is kind, respectful and responsive. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an estate/probate lawyer.
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    Kind, high character lawyer

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    Jayme has been a wonderful advocate for my elderly mom, who is dealing with a tough diagnosis for my father. We are using her services for both will/estate planning and also long term care/health benefits and could not be more satisfied. I interviewed several elder attorneys before choosing Jayme. I found her rates to be on market but what has really differentiated from all others has been her kindness, empathy and willingness to patiently listen and council my mom (and the rest of my family) through what has been a very frightening and confusing time. She has really put us at ease. I have recommended Jayme to several friends as a result.
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    Ms. Donnelson helped my sibling and I with many issues facing us as we placed our parent in assisted living. She found flaws in my mom's outdated power of attorney, medical release, living will, and will. She rewrote all of these. Then after reviewing our situation she recommended and set up a trust fund to protect the existing assets. We will continue to use her as we apply for Veteran's and other benefits. Even our investment advisor praised her expertise and advice. She was easy to work with, listened well, and is personable.
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    Lawyer Nathan Allen Leach

    Nathan Leach, Elder law Attorney on Feb 21, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Jayme is a wonderful attorney and person!

    Lawyer Mark David Cannon

    Mark Cannon, Elder law Attorney on May 4, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have referred several cases to Jayme and co-counseled on some of them. She is knowledgeable, ethical and has a great bedside manner. I would not hesitate to refer any legal matter to Jayme.

    Lawyer Nathan Allen Leach

    Nathan Leach, Elder law Attorney on Feb 21, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Jayme is a wonderful attorney and person!

    Lawyer Mark David Cannon

    Mark Cannon, Elder law Attorney on May 4, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have referred several cases to Jayme and co-counseled on some of them. She is knowledgeable, ethical and has a great bedside manner. I would not hesitate to refer any legal matter to Jayme.

    Lawyer Jason Christopher White

    Jason White, Elder law Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Jayme is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the fields of elder law and Medicaid Planning. I often use her as a resource when I encounter challenging situations. She also has a great demeanor and true compassion for her clients. I would highly recommend her!

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