What legal services does Elder Law Associates provide?

Elder Law Associates PA provides the following services:

• Medicaid & Long Term Care Planning
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Medicaid Applications
• Long Term Care Diversion Programs
• Nursing Home Benefits
• Spousal Refusal Applications
• Medicaid Fair Hearings & Appeals
• Nursing Home & Assisted Living Facility Residents’ Rights
• Asset Preservation Planning
• Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA)
• Personal Service Agreements
• Promissory Notes
• Disability Planning
• Special Needs Trusts
• Guardianship
• Estate Planning
• Wills & Trusts
• Advance Directives
• Probate
  • Trust & Estate Administration

What is Elder Law?

Elder Law is the practice of specially-trained attorneys who can help you protect your assets in the event of illness and dispose of your assets upon your demise, with a minimum of taxes and problems. Elder Law attorneys address long term care and estate planning needs of each individual based on his or her unique situation.

How can you help me?

During your first consultation, a well-trained Elder Law Associates attorney skilled in all areas of Elder Law will analyze the facts. After extensive evaluation of your situation, our experienced attorneys will offer suggestions and solutions and propose steps you should take to achieve your goals, including Medicaid eligibility, financing asset preservation, incapacity resolutions, and estate administration among others.

What do I bring to my planning session?

You should bring the completed checklist of documentation along with the completed questionnaire that will be sent with a confirmation letter regarding your appointment or planning session.

Do you charge for the planning session with an attorney?

Yes, there is a charge for the planning session which pays for the attorney's time, review of your situation and legal advice.

Does the meeting fee include the preparation of documents?

No. There is a separate fee for the preparation of all documents, including estate planning documents, court motions and administrative procedures.

Do you charge for your services by the hour?

For most of our services, the fee is based upon an amount set forth in a retainer agreement. In most cases, we are able to offer our clients a flat fee to perform the requested services. In some situations, there can be an agreement for an hourly charge.

What happens to my plan if the laws change?

ELA’s attorneys participate nationally and on the state level in public policy issues affecting our clients. By doing so we keep abreast of all major changes in the law. You can visit our website for updated information. You may also schedule a follow-up meeting to review your situation at a discounted fee, which will include a summary letter of the meeting.

What is your fee to meet regarding an Elder Law matter?

Our fee for the initial planning session ranges from $350 to $450, which includes a scheduled appointment and a review of any and all documents.

How can I schedule an appointment?

Call us at any of the telephone numbers listed below. At that time, we will take basic information and schedule a convenient appointment with one of our attorneys.

Where are you located?

Boca Raton Office
Bank of America Building
7000 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 205
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Toll free 800-ELDERLAW (353-3752)
Phone (561) 750-3850
Fax (561) 750-4069

Aventura Office
Aventura Corporate Center
20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 304
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 682-8330

Weston Office
Emerald Companies Building
2843 Executive Park Drive
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 726-1214

West Palm Beach Office
777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 800
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 805-9533

What are your office hours?

Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.