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Elder Law

Compassionate planning for seniors and long-term care.

Elder law focuses on the unique legal needs of seniors and their families, from protecting a lifetime of assets to planning for long-term care and ensuring healthcare decisions are honored.

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Orlando, FL

What's Included

Medicaid Planning & Eligibility
Long-Term Care Strategy
Advance Healthcare Directives
Durable Power of Attorney
Protection of Senior Assets & Dignity

Elder Law, Smith & Williams, Orlando estate planning attorneys

Overview

How Elder Law Protects Your Family

For many Central Florida families, the greatest concern is the cost of long-term care. Our attorneys help families navigate Medicaid eligibility, structure assets to qualify without losing everything, and plan ahead before a crisis hits.

We also prepare advance healthcare directives, durable powers of attorney, and other documents that protect seniors' dignity, autonomy, and wishes as they age.

Key Benefits

Why Elder Law Matters

Medicaid Planning

We help families qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits while preserving as many assets as the law allows.

Long-Term Care Strategy

Plan for assisted living and nursing home costs before a crisis, not after.

Advance Directives

Living wills and healthcare surrogates ensure your medical wishes are honored.

Durable Power of Attorney

Authorize a trusted person to manage your finances if you're ever unable to.

Protect Dignity & Assets

Safeguard a lifetime of savings while preserving the senior's independence and quality of life.

Family Guidance

We guide adult children and spouses through complex care and benefit decisions together.

Simple 3-Step Process

How We Get It Done

Free Consultation

Discuss your goals, assets, and family situation directly with an experienced Orlando attorney.

Custom Documents

We draft your plan under Florida law, tailored precisely to your family and your wishes.

Review & Sign

We walk through every detail together, then coordinate signing, notarization, and safe storage.

Common Questions

Elder Law FAQ

Florida reviews asset transfers made within five years of applying for Medicaid long-term care benefits. Certain transfers can create a penalty period of ineligibility, so planning ahead matters.

Take The First Step Today

Ready to Protect What Matters Most?

Speak directly with Smith & Williams about your Elder Law needs today. Your consultation is free and completely confidential.