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Questions an Elder Law Attorney can answer:

Medicaid:

• If I need a nursing home, do I have to spend all of my assets down in order to qualify for Medicaid?
   
• Can a lawyer specializing in Elder Law help me understand the complexity of Florida Medicaid laws?
   
• Can Medicaid take my assets after I die?
   
• Why can't I just give my money away in order to qualify for Medicaid?
   
• Why can't I simply put my money in a Medicaid Annuity?
   

Wills & Trusts:

• My estate is small. Why do I need a will?
   
• Can I appoint a guardian for a minor child in my will?
   
• If I have a will, will that prevent Probate?
   

Life Care Planning:

• What is Life Care Planning? How can it help me care for my elderly mother?
   
• Can a Life Care Plan prevent the necessity of possible guardianship for an elderly person?
   
• Can my Life Care Plan team include my elder law attorney, doctor, accountant, and family members?