Elder Law and Medicaid Planning | St. Augustine Elder Law Attorneys

Protecting Your Future. Preserving Your Assets. Guiding Your Family.

At St. Johns Law Group, our elder law and Medicaid planning attorneys help individuals and families across Northeast Florida plan for long-term care, navigate complex Medicaid eligibility rules, and protect their financial futures. We provide compassionate, strategic legal guidance to ensure that aging loved ones receive the care they need—without sacrificing everything they’ve worked for.

10+ Attorneys and 250+ Years of Combined Experience

Whether you are planning ahead or facing an urgent long-term care decision, our legal team is here to help you make informed choices with confidence.

What Is Elder Law?

Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice focused on the unique needs of older adults. It includes:

• Long-term care planning

• Medicaid planning and qualification

• Estate and trust planning

• Advance directives and powers of attorney

• Guardianship and incapacity planning

• Asset protection strategies

• Assisted living and nursing home legal issues

Our attorneys work closely with families to craft comprehensive legal plans tailored to individual goals, health needs, and financial circumstances.

Medicaid Planning in Florida

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that can help cover the high cost of long-term care, including assisted living and nursing home stays. However, Medicaid eligibility rules in Florida are complex—and many families mistakenly assume they must spend down all assets before qualifying.

At St. Johns Law Group, we help clients:

• Determine eligibility for Medicaid Institutional Care Program (ICP)

• Structure Medicaid asset protection trusts and other exempt transfers

• Preserve the family home and other key assets

• Avoid costly delays or denials

• Apply for and manage Medicaid benefits

We also guide families in crisis situations, including urgent nursing home placements or unexpected hospital discharges requiring long-term care transitions.

Why You Should Plan Early

Proactive elder law planning is the best way to maximize care options and minimize financial stress. Waiting until a crisis strikes can limit your legal and financial flexibility. With a strategic plan in place, you can:

• Protect your home, savings, and investments

• Preserve assets for a spouse or heirs

• Prevent the need for guardianship proceedings

• Ensure your wishes are honored in case of incapacity

Our team can help you establish a revocable living trust, update your durable power of attorney, and create a comprehensive estate and Medicaid plan that puts your needs and values first.

Key Services We Offer

Long-Term Care & Medicaid Planning

• Medicaid spend-down strategies

• Income and asset qualification

• Nursing home and assisted living eligibility

• Qualified income trusts (Miller trusts)

Elder Law Estate Planning

• Wills, trusts, and enhanced life estate deeds

• Advance directives (health care surrogate, living will)

• Durable powers of attorney

• Lady Bird deeds to preserve homestead

Guardianship & Incapacity Planning

• Voluntary and involuntary guardianship

• Guardian advocacy

• Legal alternatives to guardianship

Asset Protection Strategies

• Irrevocable trusts

• Family LLCs and gifting plans

• Exempt transfers to spouses or disabled children

Who We Help

We serve a wide range of clients throughout St. Johns County, Flagler County, and Northeast Florida, including:

• Seniors concerned about future long-term care costs

• Adult children assisting aging parents

• Spouses of individuals facing dementia or chronic illness

• Families navigating the Medicaid application process

• Executors and trustees managing elder law estates

Whether you need a complete estate plan or urgent assistance with Medicaid, our attorneys will help you develop a personalized legal roadmap.

Why Choose St. Johns Law Group?

At St. Johns Law Group, we combine deep knowledge of elder law and estate planning with personalized service. Our attorneys:

• Have decades of experience in elder law, probate, and estate planning

• Understand the challenges of aging and caregiving

• Work quickly and efficiently to protect your assets

• Offer clear explanations of complicated Medicaid and guardianship rules

• Provide responsive, compassionate legal service tailored to your needs

We are proud to be a trusted legal partner for generations of Florida families.

📞 Call an Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Attorney

Planning for long-term care doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re preparing for the future or responding to a current medical crisis, we’re here to help.

📞 Call (904) 495-0400
📍 Visit 104 Sea Grove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080
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