What is Elder Law?
Simply put, “elder law” is a catch-all term for law that addresses the issues that seniors face. This is a very wide field. Our firm has chosen to focus on estate planning, advance long-term care planning, family asset protection planning and special needs asset planning.
Our Elder Law, Estate and Asset and Special Needs Planning Section is intentionally small, so that we can offer you personalized estate and asset planning services.
When you meet with us, we will tailor an estate or asset protection plan to your specific needs. We know that there is no one size fits all approach to planning, and we’re not going to hand you a stack of documents and send you out the door. Every document crafted by our firm takes into account your circumstances, your preferences, your needs, and your particular situation. Our goal is to ensure that you have the protection and plan you need when you need it.
What to Expect
How We Can Help
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (“Five-Year Trusts”)
- Personal Caregiver Agreements
- Qualified Income Trusts (“Miller Trusts”)
- ABLE Accounts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Guardianship
- Nursing Home Involuntary Discharge
- Wills
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Florida Community Property Trusts
Mary Bubbett Jackson is a member of the Estate Planning, Advance Directives and Probate Committee of The Florida Bar Elder Law Section and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
