- GuardianshipFlorida Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys R. Kellen Bryant and Carla Trinca-Conley at Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC assists caregivers and families with asset protection planning for long-term care, wills, trust creation and administration, Special Needs Trusts / SSI Preservation, and administration of probate and guardianship estates in probate court.
- Medicaid Planning
- Estate PlanningLet me start by saying what we do NOT need! At the first meeting, we do NOT need account statements, social security numbers, or tax returns. Beyond that, we simply need answers to questions about your personal estate planning preferences to start the process and further discussion, including...
- WillsA designation of healthcare surrogate allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your medical decisions and make decisions for you should you be unable to do so. A living will (not to be confused with a living trust, DNR, or last will and testament) allows you to make certain medical decisions regarding end-of-life decisions, ahead of time.
- TrustsI go over the difference between a will and a living trust in depth during the Peace of Mind Planning Session. The most common question I get at the end of this session is, “Why would anybody ever do a will?!” Ultimately, however, the decision is yours.
- Power of AttorneyA power of attorney lets you appoint someone to manage your property in the event of your incapacity. You will name someone you trust implicitly as your “agent”. They will step into your shoes and pay your bills, file your taxes, manage your business, etc. if you cannot.
- Probate