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What is Elder Law?

Elder Law Lawyer Venice, FL

The purpose of Elder Law is to help one prepare for financial freedom and autonomy by properly planning, protecting assets, and considering long-term care options. Elder Law planning aims to preserve your money and assets to be used for your care and benefit while you are still alive.

Items to be considered when planning:

IRA's
401k
Asset Protection
Medicaid program and rules
Medicare
Long-term care
Special Needs Planning
Veterans Benefits
Social Security
Probate
Nursing Home Planning
Trusts

Commonly asked questions regarding Elder Law and how to protect your assets:

How can I protect my savings when I apply for Medicaid?
Can I transfer my IRA before I apply for Medicaid?
What is the Medicaid look-back period?
How long is the Medicaid look-back period?
Do my family members who are my caretakers get paid by Medicaid?
Will I have to spend down my assets to be eligible for Medicaid?
Can I be disqualified from Medicaid?
How much money is too much money to be eligible for Medicaid?

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Ledbetter Cowan Law Group is committed to assisting Florida seniors and their families with legal representation and guidance to plan for a secure future. Contact us today to meet with one of our team members to establish a plan that is best suited for your needs and budget.

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Ledbetter Cowan Law Group

229 Pensacola Road
Venice, FL 34285

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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Call: (941) 256-3965

Licensed in FL, OR and TX

www.LedbetterLawFL.com

Serving Florida: Surrounding Areas - Venice, Sarasota, Nokomis, Osprey, North Port, Englewood, Lakewood Ranch, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Manasota Key, Boca Grande - As well as Real Estate Transactions and Probate in all Florida counties.

Services We Provide

Estate Planning: An estate consists of your home, car, other real estate, personal possessions and financial assets; create your estate plan adhering to your desire and where you want your possessions to go (spouse, family, charity, etc.)
Real Estate / Real Property Law: Selling, buying, leasing land, housing, buildings as well as help with development and use of property.
Asset Protection: Legal process of protecting assets from future creditors - Assets such as cash, businesses, and investments.
Related Litigation: Business disputes, Probate and trust disputes, Nonprofit & charity disputes.
Business & Corporate Law: Business entity formation, description of rights and responsibilities of new corporation, contracts, intellectual property, terms and conditions, and more.

Our Concentrations

Wills, Trusts and Advanced Directives: Last Will and Testament, Revocable Living Trust, Codicil, Amendment, Beneficiary Designations, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will & Health Care Surrogate
Probate & Trust Administration: Formal, summary & ancillary administration of decedent estates, administration of trusts after death of Settlor, handling claims and rights of beneficiaries
Business Succession Planning: Incorporation, articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes, resolutions, amended articles, amended bylaws, and reinstatement
Guardianship & Incapacity: Contested, voluntary
Real Estate: Contract for sale, contract for purchase, contract for exchange, deed, affidavit, and closing/settlement services for land, buildings, and homes