Charles Backs protects client wealth with the same care he'd offer his own family. He guides individuals and families through asset management, preservation, and protection strategies with a focus on safeguarding their futures against unforeseen challenges and healthcare costs. His practice spans a wide variety of estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, asset preservation plans, and guardianships.
Charles combines legal acumen with genuine concern for each client's well-being. By presenting available programs, options, and opportunities clearly, he empowers clients to make informed decisions about their estate planning, healthcare, and financial security.
Moreover, he helps individual clients and families after a loved one has passed either through the probate estate or trust administration process. This level of personalized guidance proves invaluable for clients in both crisis planning and long-term strategizing.
Charles excels in navigating complex Medicaid programs and nursing home expense planning. He guides caregivers through crucial healthcare decisions for disabled individuals, with a dedication to providing compassionate and legally sound solutions. As an accredited attorney for Veterans Affairs claims, Charles helps veterans and their spouses manage assets while addressing the intricacies of VA benefits and Medicaid planning.
Credentials
Education
- Indiana University, B.A., chemistry, 1993
- Valparaiso University Law School, J.D., 1996
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
- Michigan

