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Elder Law

Medicaid Planning

5-year look-back and lawful asset-protection strategies.

Statistics
01
6.9M
Americans 65+ living with Alzheimer's (2024)
Alzheimer's Association · 2024
02
21.3%
Florida's 65+ population share (highest in U.S.)
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2022 5-year estimates) · 2023
03
~2 of 3
Adults without a will
Caring.com · 2024
About this practice

Medicaid Planning sits inside our Elder Law practice.

Elder law sits at the intersection of family, medical, tax, and probate law. We build the documents that protect clients while they are living and their families after.

Video Insight

3 segundos pueden cambiar tu vida — y las consecuencias, mucho más tiempo.

Lo que pasa en tres segundos de negligencia se vive durante meses o años. Cómo preservar la evidencia desde el primer momento.

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When to Call

If any of these applies — reach out today.

A parent is showing memory loss or confusion

Capacity concerns should trigger an assessment while advance-directive signing is still possible.

You own property in more than one state

Without planning, each state requires its own probate.

You have a child with special needs

A properly drafted special-needs trust preserves benefit eligibility.

A loved one passed without a will

Intestate administration is possible but slow. We process Florida probate efficiently.

You are the family caretaker

Durable POAs and healthcare surrogates prevent emergency-room bureaucracy at the worst moment.

Chronology

What happens after you call.

  1. Hour 0
    Free consultation
    Attorney-level review of the facts — no fee, no obligation.
  2. Day 1
    Case accepted & evidence hold
    Litigation-hold letters go out; records and footage are preserved.
  3. Week 1
    Medical workup begins
    Treatment plan under a letter of protection where needed.
  4. Month 1
    Demand / formal filing
    Pre-suit demand or complaint filed; carrier put on notice.
  5. 6 – 18 mo
    Resolution
    Mediation, settlement, or trial verdict — most cases settle.
Timeline varies by matter · deadlines apply
Video Insights

Elder Law, explained on camera.

Short, plain-language explanations of the questions we answer most often. Full library lives on YouTube.

Full Channel

3 segundos pueden cambiar tu vida — y las consecuencias, mucho más tiempo.

Lo que pasa en tres segundos de negligencia se vive durante meses o años. Cómo preservar la evidencia desde el primer momento.

¿Quién tiene la culpa en un choque? Lo que dice la ley de Florida.

La regla de negligencia comparativa modificada al 50% — cómo se reparte la culpa y cómo afecta tu recuperación.

Accidente de auto en Florida: 3 errores que arruinan tu caso.

Declaraciones grabadas, acuerdos rápidos y atención médica retrasada — los tres errores que reducen el valor de un caso.

Accidente grave en Miami — reclama tu compensación ya.

Plazos, aseguradoras y la importancia de actuar pronto tras un accidente catastrófico en Miami-Dade.

Detenido y separado: la súplica de una cubana con I-220A.

Qué es el I-220A, qué opciones existen para quienes están en proceso de deportación, y cuándo conviene pedir audiencia.

Client Reviews

4.9 stars across 2,200+ reviews.

4.9 / 5 · 2,200+ reviews on Google
2 weeks ago
They treated me like family. Recovered more than I thought possible and they did it in Spanish when I couldn't do it in English.
E. Rodríguez
Car accident · Miami
1 month ago
We were facing deportation and lost. Maria walked us through every filing. Today we are legal permanent residents.
G. Pérez
VAWA petition · Hialeah
3 months ago
The construction company denied everything. Gallardo's team had the medical records, site photos, and depositions lined up. We settled for more than double the original offer.
J. Martin
Workers' comp · Houston

Reviews sourced from clients who agreed to share. Representative examples — individual results vary by case.

Common Questions

Answers that cite the statute.

Do I need a trust or just a will?

Depends on your assets, your family, and your goals. We cover the tradeoffs in the first consultation.

How long does Florida probate take?

Formal administration commonly takes 6–12 months; summary administration (smaller estates) can complete in weeks.

Request Consultation

Talk to an attorney aboutmedicaid planning.

Tell us briefly what happened. An attorney — not an intake screener — will review the facts and reach out within one business hour. English or Español.

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A conversation today prevents a crisis later. Schedule your estate review.

There is no fee for the consultation and no obligation. Speak with an attorney — not an intake screener.

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