About Sharma

Practice Areas

I assist families in preserving assets while getting qualified for either Nursing Home Medicaid and Star+Plus Waiver Medicaid (formerly Community Based Alternatives).

12 years | 250 cases

50%

Elder Law 25%

I help clients develop strategies that will help them navigate through the second-half of life which includes considering which benefits may be available to help pay for long-term care.

12 years | 150 cases

25%

Estate Planning 10%

I assist families by preparing all facets of estate planning, including traditional Wills, asset protection trusts, Expanded Durable Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, HIPAA Releases, Directive to Physicians, and many more.

12 years | 330 cases

10%

Trusts 10%

I assist families by creating trusts to preserve assets primarily in the context of pre-planning for asset protection and/or qualification for State funded benefits in the future.

12 years | 175 cases

10%

Probate 5%

I assist families by handling all types of probate matters including Affidavits of Heirship, Applications for Independent Administration (where no Will exists) and to Determine Heirship, and Applications for Independent Administration and for Letters Testamentary.

12 years | 100 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Location

Sharma Moriarty - Attorney at Law, PLLC

12513 Quaker Avenue, Suite B, Lubbock, TX, 79424

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Sharma Lynn Moriarty's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trusts

Posted by Bill S | September 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Fantastic

I’ve worked with Sharma for about 4 years since my dad got Alzheimer’s. She helped with setting up a trust fund for the family as well as assuring everything wa V A compliant. Handled all the forms and paperwork needed fo V A assistance and always remembered the particulars of our situation and off...ered suggestions we had not thought of. Now that both my parents are gone she is helping me the all the dealings with insurance,financial and V A forms I consider her a thoughtful and caring friend!!!!!

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Sharma Lynn Moriarty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Gray

Elder law lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sharma Moriarty as a competent attorney in West Texas. She cares about serving her clients and will ensure their needs are met."

Justin Drach

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Friend

"Sharma is an outstanding attorney that takes pride in securing the futures of her clients and their families. I have first hand knowledge of her work ethic and her candor and would trust her with my own estate planning needs."

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Nathan Ziegler

Elder law lawyer

Andrea Gray

Elder law lawyer

Justin Drach

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating: 7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Texas Bar College, State Bar of Texas

2015

Outstanding Contributions, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas

2015

Pro Bono College Award, State Bar of Texas

2014

Texas Bar College, State Bar of Texas

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Work Experience

2014 - 2018

Senior Associate Attorney, Nathan Ziegler & Associates

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Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

Lubbock Area Bar Association

Member

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Education

2013

Regent University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2010

Regent University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1996

International Business College

1992

Texas Tech University

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Speaking Engagements

2017

The Craig Senior Living - Elder Law Event

Elder Law

2017

Medicaid Bootcamp

Avoiding Pitfalls in Medicaid Applications

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Languages

English

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