Bonita Springs Elder Law Planning Attorneys

Southwest Florida firm handles a wide range of issues facing seniors

Growing older presents various challenges, but with insight from a knowledgeable elder law attorney, you can ease the burden on yourself or those you love. From three offices in Southwest Florida, the firm of Lyons & Lyons, P.A. develops personalized plans to assist seniors with estate planning, medical treatment decisions, long-term care funding, and legal authority. Our elder law counsel focuses on improving clients’ lives now and in the future, rather than dealing only with end-of-life issues. When you meet with us in our Bonita Springs, Naples or North Port offices, we will take the time to understand your specific needs and formulate a strategy to address them successfully.

Estate planning concerns for aging individuals

With skillful estate planning, you can enjoy the wealth you’ve accumulated over your lifetime while creating a proper legacy for those who mean the most to you. By working closely with each client, our firm drafts wills and trusts that clearly express their wishes and conform with all legal requirements. Even if you already have an estate plan in place, it might be time to review those documents to determine if changes in circumstances warrant revisions to your estate plan.

Power of attorney documents, living wills and advance medical directives

At any time of your life, a sudden injury or illness could leave you incapacitated and unable to communicate regarding your medical treatment and other important issues. With a durable power of attorney, you can designate a trusted person to serve as your agent in a crisis situation. These documents can confer comprehensive legal authority or just cover specific matters. We also prepare healthcare surrogate authorizations which avert family conflicts regarding control over medical choices for an incapacitated loved one. You can also work with our firm on a living will that sets forth the types of extraordinary measures you want, and don’t want, to be used if your condition is terminal.

Long-term care and Medicaid eligibility

Studies show that approximately 70-percent of Americans will require some form of long-term care in their lives. Many individuals reside in a nursing facility or need in-home assistance for several years. Given the costs associated with long-term care, even large nest eggs can be depleted quickly if no plan exists to pay for these expenses. Our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel on asset protection and Medicaid eligibility matters, so you don’t have to worry about your money running out when you need it the most. We will examine your situation and advise on how a trust or some other instrument can enable you to live comfortably while remaining eligible for Medicaid benefits.

Contact a Florida attorney to discuss planning for your senior years

Lyons & Lyons, P.A. assists Southwest Florida clients with various types of elder law concerns, such as advance medical directives and legal guardianship. Please call 239-948-1823 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at either our Bonita Springs, Naples or North Port office.