Providing Peace of Mind in a Complex World
The Elder Law Firm of Clements & Wallace, P.L. is a boutique firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of aging Floridians and their families. We strive to provide accurate and current legal advice to our clients in a professional and sensitive manner. Our firm is unique in that all attorneys in the firm concentrate their practice in the field of elder law. Our attorneys have many decades of combined experience in resolving the types of legal problems that seniors and their families face. Our clients benefit from the shared knowledge and experience of our team.
more about usComplete Elder Law Services
Long-term Care Planning
& Asset Protection
The high costs of long-term care may deplete your life savings in a short time. We work with families to develop a long-term plan of care.
learn moreGuardianship
& Incapacity
Families often struggle with challenges that arise related to diminished mental and physical capacity. Guardianship and other alternatives are available.
learn moreLiving Wills &
Healthcare Surrogates
A Living Will and a Healthcare Surrogate are part of a complete estate plan. Planning for medical decision making in the event of possible future incapacity is one of the best things you can do for your family.
learn moreMediation:
Court Ordered & Private
Family disputes regarding will contests and trusts, guardianships and other disputes centered around death and dying can often be resolved through mediation before the costs of litigation begins to accumulate.
learn moreMedicaid Planning
& Veterans Benefits
Medicaid laws vary drastically from state to state, so it is critical to work with a qualified elder law attorney in your state to get accurate information and advice.
learn morePower of Attorney
& Living Wills
A Power of Attorney and a Living Will plan for different aspects of your life in the event of your incapacity. Both are part of a complete estate plan.
learn moreProbate & Trust
Administration
Several factors determine whether an estate must be administered in probate, and we are experienced in the process of both probate administration and trust administration.
learn moreSupplemental Needs
Trusts
Persons with disabilities require special planning considerations. We can help you evaluate whether this planning tool is appropriate for your loved one.
learn moreWills &
Trusts
Without a Will or Trust to direct the disposition of your assets after your death, the laws of the state control who receives your assets.
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QDRO for Married Couples without Divorce: Pay Less Taxes/Other Benefits Part 2
A few weeks ago, we introduced a novel planning concept; the marital “Qualified Domestic Relations Order” (QDRO). Most people associate a QDRO with divorce, but divorce is not required to take advantage of this planning technique. The ERISA laws made an exception for early withdrawal penalties with the QDRO. As we know, an ERISA type […]
read more >Elimination of Medicaid Retroactive Eligibility
Effective February 1, 2019, persons seeking Medicaid benefits to cover the cost of long-term care in a skilled nursing facility can no longer qualify for up to three months of retroactive benefits. Prior to the change, an application could be filed in one month, and for each previous month the patient met all the Medicaid […]
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