Estate Planning, Probate And Elder Law Guidance In Cocoa Beach
Our lawyers at Allender & Allender devote their practice to estate planning and elder law, and they bring that same focused approach to Space Coast residents and families at our office in Cocoa Beach. Whether you need a will, a trust, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning or help with probate, attorneys Jerry and Steve Allender are ready to be your guide.
Jerry received his law license in 1968 and has practiced for more than 55 years. Steve received his in 2000, with over 20 years of experience of his own. All of that experience is put to work directly for you.
What We Offer At Our Cocoa Beach Law Office
Our legal team at Allender & Allender provides the full range of estate planning and elder law services, including:
- Estate planning: An estate plan puts you in control of what happens to your property and your family. Our attorneys will review your goals, your assets and your family circumstances before making any recommendations.
- Wills: Our attorneys will help you draft a valid Florida will that names your beneficiaries, appoints a personal representative and designates a guardian for your minor children. Without one, Florida’s intestacy laws determine who receives your assets.
- Trusts: Passing assets to your heirs outside of probate saves time and money. A properly structured trust makes that possible. Our attorneys will help you determine whether a revocable living trust, an irrevocable trust or another arrangement belongs in your estate plan.
- Durable powers of attorney: If you become incapacitated without a durable power of attorney in place, even a close family member has no legal authority to act on your behalf. Our attorneys will help you establish this document while you still have the legal capacity to do so.
- Elder law: Asset protection, long-term care planning and nursing home coverage all fall under the umbrella of elder law. Our attorneys help clients and their families understand how these matters connect to their broader estate plan and Medicaid eligibility.
- Medicaid planning: The earlier you begin Medicaid planning, the more legal options are available to you. Our attorneys use strategies such as Medicaid-compliant annuities and irrevocable trusts to protect what you have worked for while helping you qualify for benefits.
- Probate: Probate is the court-supervised process of identifying assets, paying debts and distributing property to beneficiaries after someone passes away. If you have been named a personal representative, our attorneys will guide you through Florida’s probate administration process from start to finish.
Starting an estate plan, updating one you already have, preparing for long-term care or handling probate after a loved one’s death. Wherever you are in the process, our lawyers can help you take the next step with confidence.
Talk To A Cocoa Beach Estate Planning Attorney Today
Our Cocoa Beach office serves individuals and families throughout the Space Coast and central Florida. Call us today at 321-529-2448 to schedule an appointment. You can also send us your questions and concerns through our online form. No matter where you are on your journey, we are here to help you plan for what comes next.
Allender & Allender
1485 N Atlantic Avenue
Suite 112
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: 321-529-2448