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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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540 N RANGELINE RD, CARMEL, IN, 46032
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Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Jayme handled my mother's affairs during a very difficult time for me as my son had recently passed away. She took care to explain and guide me through a most tedious process. With her patience and resolve, everything fell perfectly into place. I highly recommend Jayme. I also want to add that her of...
Posted by Sara | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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!
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 lookin...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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. ...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 She found flaws in my mom's outdated power of attorney, medical release, living will, and will.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 tru...
"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."
"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!"
Estate planning lawyer
Elder law lawyer
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Hess Hess & Donnelson, LLP
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Applegate Elder Law
2008 - 2013
Attorney, Drewry Simmons Vornehm
2015 - Present
Meals on Wheels Hamilton CountyBoard Member
2015 - Present
ARAGAttorney Member
2014 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2008
JD
2005
BA
2018
2017
2017
2016
Special Needs Trusts
2016
Medicaid Lookback Rules and Planning
2016
Indiana Medicaid Estate Recovery
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