Practical Legal Guidance
for Florida Families
Written by Attorney Patricia Keyes and the PKLaw team — straight answers on estate planning, Medicaid, asset protection, and probate.
- Plain-English guides on Florida estate planning
- Medicaid planning — what families need to know
- Asset protection for homeowners and business owners
- Probate, trusts, and what happens after a loved one passes
- Updated regularly with current Florida law
Hundreds of South Florida families trust PKLaw — and this blog is where we share what we know.
5-Year Medicaid Trust in Florida
What Is Asset Protection and How Does it Work? Everything Florida Residents Need to Know
Florida Medicaid Planning: How to Protect Your Home, Assets, and Your Spouse
How to Choose the Right Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
Choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility for a loved one is one of the hardest decisions a family can make. Here's what to look for, what questions to ask, and what red flags to watch out for in Florida.
Transferring Assets Before Applying for Medicaid: What’s Allowed?
Not all asset transfers are equal in the eyes of Florida Medicaid. Some are allowed — others trigger costly penalties. Learn what the look-back period means for your family and what transfers are legally permitted before applying for Medicaid.
What Is the Difference Between Probate and Estate Administration?
What Are the Three Basic Requirements of a Valid Will in Florida?
How Much Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Cost in Florida?
Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan?
What Is the Difference between a Trust and an LLC?
What do you have to do to protect your business?
How to make sure your loved one gets proper care in a nursing home
Health Care Power of Attorney - what is it? Why do I need one? Why now more than ever?
Protect your finances with a Financial Power of Attorney - Don't risk it!
What is a will contest?
Can I protect my IRA with a Trust?
How do we pay for a nursing home or care at home?
Nursing Homes and Coronavirus - what should the facility be doing to protect your loved one?
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