Estate Planning |<\/a>\u00a0When it comes to asset protection, there is a right way and many wrong ways to approach the situation if you are<\/p>\n retired or nearing retirement. Many people make the mistake of waiting until they have already retired to start an<\/p>\n estate plan or think about Medicaid and VA benefits. Fortunately, elder law provides many protections for aging<\/p>\n Americans who need to secure their assets and their future.<\/p>\n What Is The Wrong Way To Start Planning?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are plenty of wrong ways to go about estate planning. One Florida man tried to legally adopt his younger<\/p>\n girlfriend and leave his assets to her in a frenzied protection attempt. While most people would not do this, the<\/p>\n point is to avoid making decisions based on panic. Our attorneys are here to help and can assist you in estate<\/p>\n planning, VA benefits, Medicaid planning and more.<\/p>\n What Is The Right Way To Start Planning?<\/strong><\/p>\n The right way to start planning is to contact an estate planning attorney. You need an advocate on your side who<\/p>\n knows the law and how to help you build a personalized plan. Our attorneys can help with several different areas of<\/p>\n elder law. If you have a home, investments and other assets, we can help you protect them with trusts and wills.<\/p>\n We also help with business succession plans if necessary.<\/p>\n Our attorneys can help you set up power of attorney forms that allow a trusted individual to make financial or<\/p>\n medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. If you are considering entering a nursing home or<\/p>\n assisted living facility, it is important to set up a protection plan for your assets in advance, and you may also need<\/p>\n help with VA benefits or Medicaid planning. We know what Medicaid covers and can explain it to you.<\/p>\n To learn more about protecting your financial future, yourself and your heirs, please contact Mortellaro & Sinadinos<\/p>\n for a free consultation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n