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Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust

Everyone has heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two.

Watch Out for These Potential Problems with Life Estates

Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems to look out for.

Should You Prepare a Medicaid Application Yourself?

Whether you should prepare and file a Medicaid application by yourself or should hire help depends on answers to the following questions:

Veterans Disability Benefits Attorney

Proudly Serving Veterans in Florida The brave men and women who have dedicated their lives in service of our country deserve the Veterans benefits to which they are entitled. Our laws are designed to honor the commitment and sacrifices of […]

The Important Difference Between Guardianship & Power of Attorney

One of the most important aspects of elder law is determining who will take control over someone’s affairs when that person loses the ability to express their wishes or make decisions for themselves. There are two ways people pursue this: guardianship and powers […]

Attorney Melissa Williams Featured in Best of Tampa Bay 2017

Attorney Melissa Finley Williams was recently featured in the Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of Tampa Bay 2017” series. Melissa is devoted to compassionately advocating for the aging and disabled members of our community. Below is an excerpt from the Tampa […]

Trump’s First 100 Days: Impacts on Seniors, Veterans & the Disabled

Much has been made of the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, and of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill was just passed by the House as the first step to repeal and replace the Affordable Care […]