Top Elder Law Lawyers Near Me in Orlando Area

Settlement planner and lawyer with extensive experience dealing with the catastrophically injured. There are many settlement planning issues to consider when a personal injury case settles to maximize the recovery. Medicaid, Medicare and ERISA liens have to be negotiated. Trusts often times have to be created. A Special Needs Trust or Medicare Set Aside trust might be necessary. Investment decisions have to be made. Structured settlements should be evaluated and potentially implemented. Tax and estate planning may be necessary. All very difficult issues to deal with for even the most sophisticated lawyers and injury victims. This is where I come in.. Creating special needs trusts to preserve Medicaid/SSI. Advising on creation of Medicare Set Asides to preserve Medicare benefits. Establishing qualifed settlement funds to deal with complex settlement issues in catastrophic cases.

Heather C. Kirson is an Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney who concentrates her practice in Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning (including Medicaid Benefits and VA Benefits), Guardianship, Probate and Special Needs Trusts. Heather is a VA Accredited Attorney and is the current co-chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee.. Heather has a background in Geriatric Care Management. As an associate Geriatric Care Manager, she assisted elders and their families in securing Medicaid Benefits and VA Benefits to pay for long-term care prior to attending law school.  Heather's experience and understanding of these comlex issues enhances her ability to properly analyze your legal issues, and offer you individualized strategic legal advice.. Heather is a member of the Florida Bar (Member: Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section; Elder Law Section); American Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association (Member: Estate Guardianship and Trust Committee and Elder Law Committee); Florida State Guardianship Association; Central Florida Guardianship Association; National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. and Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.

Attorney Billy Brown specializes in the areas of commercial, business, corporate, real estate, timeshare, bankruptcy, and elder law.  As a previous owner and consultant of businesses such as restaurants, medical offices, and internet companies, Attorney Brown understands the various needs of business entrepreneurs. Through his years of experience, he has witnessed many individuals face financial hardships due to numerous causes. Passionate about helping others, Attorney Brown committed his life to help those in need of legal representation.. Prior to employment as a skilled lawyer, Attorney Brown began his pursuit when he attended the University of Central Florida. It was here that he graduated with a degree in political science with a minor in legal studies. Following his undergraduate coursework, he pursued his Juris Doctorate Degree from Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. After graduation, Attorney Brown began his legal career in the state of Florida where he would soon cofound Mark & Brown, P.A.  After four years, he left Mark & Brown, P.A. to start his own firm Orlando City Law!

At Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A., we pride ourselves on being a family-oriented firm. Carolyn Sawyer, Esq. and her husband, Dr. Thomas Sawyer, Esq., established the firm in 1994. In 1998, they were joined by their daughter, Cary Moss, Esq., and later by Cary's husband, Thomas Moss. Today, the firm has grown to include four attorneys and thirteen staff members.. Our Philosophy. Every member of the Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A. team is treated like family, and that philosophy is extended to our clients, as well. We aim to focus on the individual client and his or her goals. By listening to your individual circumstances, we develop personalized plans to help you and your family plan for life's contingencies. We make an effort to get to know each client's uniquely personal circumstances in order to develop the best plan for you.. Our Goal. Our goal is to assist you in navigating life's important transitions, whether that be by assisting you or a loved one in planning for long term care or to receive Medicaid assistance with Nursing Home care, or developing a comprehensive estate plan that will meet your family's needs in the event of unplanned death or illness. Our attorneys and staff specialize in Medicaid Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Estate Plannning.