Family Law

• Guardianship
  Mark Clements has been a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator for county and circuit civil matters since 1999. He specializes in probate, trusts, wills and guardianship dispute resolution.

Business and Corporate Law

• Limited Liability Companies
  In January 2024, we wrote a blog post regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements. The CTA would have required many businesses—including corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created by state filings—to report information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). On December 3, 2024, the U.S. […] read more >

Health Law

• Medicaid Planning
  Placing a loved one in a long-term care facility is a stressful time for families. Medicaid benefits are designed to help pay nursing home costs through the Institutional Care Program (ICP). Benefits may also be available to help with the costs of assisted living or care at home through the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program (HCBS).

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  We are unique in that we know how to balance traditional estate planning with long-term care planning.  We know what works and what does not.
• Wills
  Living Wills are a written expression of your wishes regarding what type of medical treatment you would want in the event of your terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness.  You can state in advance whether you would want life-sustaining treatment, such as assisted mechanical breathing with a ventilator and artificial feeding and hydration.
• Trusts
  We are experienced in the processes of both probate and trust administration. Whether your loved one left a will, or a living trust, or no testamentary document, there are steps that need to be taken to wind up their affairs after death. We can advise you on whether it is necessary to administer the estate in probate court. Even when formal administration is not required, action may be needed to re-title assets, notify creditors, pay last expenses, and file tax returns.
• Power of Attorney
  A Power of Attorney is often a misunderstood document. It is a legal document in which you appoint one or more persons as your agent with the power to transact financial matters on your behalf. Under Florida law, the Power of Attorney is effective when it is executed, thus giving your agent the immediate ability to act for you. However, it does not take away or diminish any right you have to act on your own as long as you are competent to do so.
• Probate
  Probate litigation is a highly specialized branch of the probate practice, and only a small number of probate lawyers venture into this arena. Probate attorneys have specialized knowledge of probate law, but they rarely have extensive knowledge and experience in trial procedure. The lack of trial knowledge and experience makes many probate attorneys reluctant to venture into contested matters. Attorneys well versed in both probate law and trial procedure are rare. We have successfully handled guardianship litigation in defending persons alleged to be incapacitated and also will contests and cases involving trust administration.

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  Mark Clements is an attorney with over 35 years of experience in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, tax planning, probate and guardianship, public benefits and long term care planning. He has extensive experience in helping families plan for the long-term care for a loved one through asset protection. Mark has represented hundreds of Florida seniors in qualifying for Medicaid benefits for long-term care. Mark is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and is an accredited VA attorney. Additionally, Mark is a member of the Central Florida Mediation Group, with over 25 years of experience mediating disputes at the Circuit Court level.