Tampa Elder Law Attorney
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal needs, including planning for the future. Elder law has emerged as a distinct field over the past 15 years as attorneys recognize that older clients have unique perspectives which are different from those of younger clients. At Ronald Cutler, P.A., we offer a full array of elder law services to men and women in the Tampa area. If you have any questions, call a Tampa elder law attorney at our firm. We can meet to discuss whatever issues you have.
Our Elder Law Practice
Please contact our firm if you need help with:
- Some people are so incapacitated that they can’t handle their daily affairs. Maybe dementia or advanced illness is to blame. Now is the time to seek guardianship for mom or dad or any loved one who lacks the capacity to manage their daily lives. Let’s review. This is a court-supervised process, which requires careful consideration of many factors. Judges do not simply agree to a guardianship request—we must prove guardianship is necessary.
- Estate planning. Everyone should create an estate plan, regardless of age. But estate planning is critical for people over 50. We can draft a will or trust or revise an existing plan. You should revisit an estate plan every 5-10 years to ensure it continues to meet your needs.
- Advance directives. Our law firm can create a health care surrogate designation, durable power of attorney, living will, and other advance directives. These documents empower our clients to take charge of what will happen as they age. For example, you might lose capacity. You can name someone to act as your surrogate or agent to make decisions for you. These documents must be updated if you divorce or if your agent/surrogate has died or moved away!
- Long term care planning. The cost of a nursing home room is outrageous, easily exceeding $100,000 a year. We can help anyone plan for these future costs. For example, we can discuss whether buying long-term care insurance is the right strategy based on your age and budget. We can also help with Medicaid planning to preserve assets while allowing you to qualify for benefits.
Call our firm to find out more about the services we offer. We can discuss any legal issue you have. Our goal is to empower our clients to confront the challenges of the future now, before it’s too late. Doing so provides peace of mind and can reduce conflicts for your family in the future.
Contact Our Tampa Elder Law Attorneys
Ronald Cutler, P.A., provides evidence-based solutions to our clients’ legal needs. Aging is difficult—there’s no question. But you should plan carefully for the day when you can no longer speak for yourself. Estate planning allows our clients to take the reins and determine what will happen down the road. Call us to schedule a meeting with an experienced Tampa elder law attorney. There is no reason to delay contacting us.
