Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Medicaid Planning in Southwest Ranches
Did your spouse, mother, or father recently pass away and you are asking questions such as “how can I sell my parents’ home” or “how can I claim my inheritance?” If you recently experienced the death of a loved one, dealing with the sadness is difficult enough. Adding the complicated probate process on top of your grief can be overwhelming. Many people conclude the funeral proceedings and realize that probate administration or summary administration is a required legal process in Florida in order to open the estate and claim the inheritance.
Probate administration in South Florida is often an uphill legal struggle, but we can take over the process and provide you with peace of mind that your inheritance is being handled by the most skilled probate attorneys serving clients in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
Whether your family member passed away with a valid Will (called a Testate estate) or without a Will (called an Intestate estate), OC Estate & Elder Law can help. If you need to sell real estate quickly, simply listing the property is not enough – most likely, the home is still titled in the decedent’s name. You will need to manage this real estate transaction through a legal court process called Probate Administration or Summary Administration.
We will prepare and file the Petition for Administration, or the shortened version, called the Petition for Summary Administration, obtain the necessary Order for Summary Administration or Letters of Administration, and guide you through the entire legal process. We will also help appoint you as the Personal Representative of the estate, ensuring you are supported every step of the way – whether it is a testate estate or an intestate estate.
OC Estate & Elder Law is also a recognized leader in Wills, Trusts, and asset protection. With over a decade of service to the South Florida community, we have built a reputation for being fast, efficient, and client focused. Families in Southwest Ranches – especially those who have accrued wealth or inherited generational wealth – understand the importance of planning ahead. From estate planning strategies and wealth preservation to succession planning for a family business and asset protection for high-net-worth families, we help you safeguard what you have worked so hard to build.
Whether you are trying to sell the family business or plan for your children’s financial future, protecting your assets, and ensuring a smooth generational transition is key. Young parents, entrepreneurs, and retirees alike benefit from strategic planning to protect against creditors, taxes, and the unexpected.
Are you a senior citizen and wondering how you will pay for assisted living if you or your spouse require it? Or are you part of the “Sandwich Generation?” – meaning that you are now taking care of your children and your elderly parents at the same time. If so, Medicaid planning is essential when it comes to protecting your aging parents’ financial future. As healthcare costs rise, the expense of long-term care in an assisted living facility or nursing home can quickly deplete a lifetime of savings. The average monthly cost of a nursing home is in the range of $10,000 – $15,000 per month!
Without proper Medicaid planning, you or your parents may be forced to spend down their assets before qualifying for Medicaid. At OC Estate & Elder Law, we offer legal strategies that allow you to transfer or restructure assets in a way that protects their wealth while ensuring they meet Medicaid’s strict eligibility requirements. With the right Medicaid planning in place, your parents can receive the care they need – paid for by Medicaid. It is never too early to start planning, and our experienced Medicaid planning attorneys can help secure your parents’ comfort and preserve their finances by having Medicaid paid for assisted living or nursing home care.
Attorneys Fernando Orrego and Natasha Chipiga bring over a decade of combined experience serving families across South Florida, with a strong focus on clients in Southwest Ranches. From creating revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, or Medicaid asset protection trusts, to administering estates, trust administration, and navigating probate court, our team delivers personalized, hands-on service designed to meet your family’s unique goals.
If you are a business owner wondering “who will take over my business,” thinking about “selling my business,” or planning ahead for your children’s future, our attorneys are here to help. OC Estate & Elder Law is your trusted partner in simplifying business succession planning.
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Through years of experience, we have identified the most common mistakes people make when planning for their families or navigating the probate process. Our goal is to ensure you steer clear of these errors.
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Through years of experience, we have identified the most common mistakes people make when planning for their families or navigating the probate process. Our goal is to ensure you steer clear of these errors.
