Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys

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In the State of Florida, if you die without a will, the State of Florida will write one for you. Don't let the State of Florida choose your beneficiaries. With a will, you can choose who handles your affairs and upon your death, the affairs of your estate will move more quickly.

If there are minor survivors or survivors with special needs, a will can create trust provisions for them. Without a will, the courts will appoint one. In this case, the guardian would have to obtain court approval to deal with any and all expenditures that may arise on behalf of the minor. With a will, the concerns of an immature young adult handling an inheritance. The Law Office of Emma Hemness can create a trust in your will that allows you to dictate how and when an inheritance will be received.

A will gives you peace of mind, allows you to make gifts to a charity, and can protect your children's inheritance from future legal issues that could arise in their lives. A properly drafted will can also help protect government benefits of your beneficiary and preserve Medicaid benefits. Your will can help provide for your surviving spouse and they won't have to give "everything" to the nursing home.

The Law Office of Emma Hemness specializes in helping adults and seniors create a plan and prepares the legal documents that protect your estate (you and your family) in the event of a serious illness, a disaster, or death.

 

Emma is an Elder Law Attorney serving Tampa and Brandon. She helps clients with:

• • Last will and testament

• • Affordable will

• • Probate

• • Nursing home eligibility

• • Nursing home qualification

• • Qualified income trust

• • Asset protection

• • Revocable trust

• • Living trust

• • Durable power of attorney

• • Veteran's benefits

• • Planning for Medicaid