Elder Law Attorney in Coral Springs, Florida
Coral Springs' family-oriented community includes many residents who are beginning to confront elder law issues as their own parents age or as they plan ahead for their own future care needs. Mark Mastrarrigo P.A. helps Coral Springs families establish advance directives, explore Medicaid planning options, and create special needs trusts that protect vulnerable family members while preserving benefits eligibility.
Elder Law Services for Coral Springs Clients
If you're in Coral Springs and need elder law assistance, these are the areas we handle most often:
Clients from Coral Springs visit our office at 5500 South Flamingo Road, Suite 205, Cooper City, FL 33330, or we can arrange a phone or video consultation.
Medicaid Planning
Strategic planning to qualify for Medicaid while protecting assets for your spouse and heirs
Learn more →Long-Term Care Planning
Prepare for nursing home, assisted living, and home care costs while protecting your family
Learn more →Special Needs Planning
Trusts and planning for loved ones with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits
Learn more →Guardianship
Court-supervised protection for adults who can no longer manage their own affairs
Learn more →Advance Directive Planning
Healthcare surrogates and living wills to protect medical decision-making authority
Learn more →Other Legal Services in Coral Springs
When Coral Springs Residents Typically Call
- Coral Springs parents planning their own long-term care while raising families
- Families seeking Medicaid planning for a parent moving to assisted living
- Establishing a special needs trust for a child transitioning to adult services
- Creating healthcare surrogate designations for aging parents in Coral Springs
- Navigating nursing home admissions and costs for a Coral Springs senior
Learn More
If you're looking for elder law help in Coral Springs, start with our Cooper City elder law services. You can also learn more about special needs planning. For additional information, see elder law in Coconut Creek.
How It Works
Assessment
We review your family situation, care needs, and financial picture
Strategy
We develop a plan for benefits eligibility, asset protection, and care coordination
Implementation
Documents are drafted, applications filed, and care plans put in place
Local Resources for Coral Springs Residents
Coral Springs families caring for aging loved ones can access information about elder care programs, caregiver respite services, and long-term care options through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, which administers services statewide. Florida Department of Elder Affairs
FAQs
When should Coral Springs families start thinking about elder law planning?
The ideal time to start is five or more years before care is anticipated, since Medicaid has a five-year look-back period on asset transfers. For Coral Springs families with aging parents, even starting the conversation now about advance directives and care preferences can prevent crises later.
What is a special needs trust and can Coral Springs families benefit from one?
A special needs trust holds assets for a person with disabilities without disqualifying them from SSI or Medicaid. Coral Springs families with a child who has a disability, particularly those transitioning from school-based services to adult services, should consider this trust to ensure ongoing supplemental care.
How does Florida Medicaid work for assisted living in Coral Springs?
Florida offers Medicaid waiver programs that can cover assisted living costs for eligible seniors. Eligibility depends on medical need and financial qualifications. An elder law attorney can help determine whether a Coral Springs senior qualifies and how to structure assets to meet the financial requirements.
What happens if my parent in Coral Springs has no advance directives?
Without advance directives, family members may need to seek court-appointed guardianship to make medical and financial decisions for an incapacitated parent. This process is more expensive and time-consuming than having advance directives in place, and it removes the parent's ability to choose their own decision-maker.
Serving Coral Springs and Surrounding Areas
Our office is located in Cooper City, and we regularly serve elder law clients in Coral Springs and nearby communities throughout Broward County. We offer both in-person and online consultations to accommodate your schedule.
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