Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
Litigation: 35%
Firm Information
Overview
Elder Law Attorneys in Southwest Indiana
If you are nearing retirement or already in your golden years, or if you are looking out for the interests of your aging parents, you may feel some urgency about getting your affairs in order and planning for nursing home care.
The attorneys of Johnson, Carroll, Norton, & Kent P.C. provide knowledgeable counsel in elder law, long term care planning and estate planning in Evansville, Indiana and surrounding communities of Vanderburgh County and southwestern Indiana. We work directly with elderly individuals and couples or with adult children who are assisting their parents or appointed to look out for their interests. Our elder law practice covers a broad spectrum of issues:
- Planning for long-term care (nursing home or assisted living)
- Obtain and preserve Medicaid eligibility
- Estate planning and asset preservation
- Gifting exclusions and asset transfer strategies
- Wills and trusts, including special needs trusts
- Powers of attorney and guardianship/conservatorship
- Living wills (advance health care directives)
Attorney Brian Carroll brings nearly 30 years of legal experience and heads our elder law practice. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and is a Certified Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation. He also is a certified Indiana Estate Planning and Trust Administration Specialist.
To discuss Medicaid planning, estate plans and related concerns, contact the law firm of Johnson, Carroll, Norton, & Kent P.C. at 812-205-2661 for an initial consultation. Our Evansville law office is located near the Lloyd Expressway, with ample parking and first-floor accessibility.
Previous Law Firm Names
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Johnson, Carroll & Griffith
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Johnson, Carroll, Griffith & D'Amour, P.C.
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Johnson Carroll Norton & Kent, P.C.
Published Works
Articles
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
A will is an important document that protects you, your loved ones and your families' assets in the event of death. Estate planning does not have to be expensive, but it does need to be thorough. -
Elder Law and Disability Law
The law firm of Johnson Carroll Norton Kent & Straus helps senior citizens and their family members take steps to preserve family wealth, while also preserving eligibility for public benefits. -
Family Law
Family law is one of the most contentious areas of the law. The financial, legal and logistical issues of divorce and child custody can be complex, and emotions and resentments can escalate disagreements. -
Divorce
The divorce lawyers of Johnson Carroll Norton Kent & Straus provide strategic legal counsel for the nuances of contested divorce. Based in Evansville, we practice in family courts of Vanderburgh, Posey and Warrick counties. -
Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a crime or a serious driving offense, you need a lawyer who will stand up for you to fight the allegations or mitigate the consequences.
Attorneys
Contact
2230 West Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47712
Fax: 812-425-4233
Website: http://www.jcglaw.com/
Additional Indiana Locations
Evansville, IN (Main Office, 0 miles)
2230 West Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47712
Fax: 812-425-4233
Website: https://www.jcglaw.com
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