Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

The attorneys at de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP (“DSK Law”) who are part of the estate planning, probate, and elder law team bring decades of comprehensive experience representing individuals and families with such matters. Whether you are planning for your future, establishing care for a family member with special needs, or managing a loved one’s estate, we are here to help make the process clear and manageable.

Due to our firm’s experience handling a variety of diverse legal matters that often intersect with an individual’s estate—such as, for example, issues concerning real estate, business, family, or tort law—our team is uniquely positioned to best serve you with your estate planning and administration needs. We have successfully leveraged our knowledge and experience assisting individuals and families throughout Florida to secure their legacies and protect their or their loved ones’ futures.

Our attorneys are prepared to assist you with all aspects of your estate planning or administration needs. From basic will creation to complex trust formation, and intestate probate to detailed trust administration, we provide thorough legal guidance to help protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out effectively. To that end, the following is a non-exclusive list of the types of issues or services that our estate planning, probate, and elder law team can help you navigate or accomplish.

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services:

• Will and Trust Creation
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Limited Powers of Attorney
• Healthcare Directives
• Healthcare Surrogate
• Asset Protection Strategies

Specialized Trust Services:

• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
• Special or Supplemental Needs Trusts
• Charitable Trusts
• Life Insurance Trusts
• Education Trusts
• Asset Protection Trusts
• Gun Trusts

Estate or Trust Administration:

• Will/Trust Validation
• Asset Inventory, Valuation, and Accounting
• Beneficiary Communications
• Creditor Claim Management and Settlement
• Homestead Determinations
• Asset Distribution (Real and Personal Property)

Special or Supplemental Needs Planning:

• Government Benefits Qualification and Preservation
• Care Plan Development
• Guardian Appointments
• Trustee Selection
• Long-Term Support Structures
• Lifetime Care Planning
• Medicaid Planning

Estate planning requirements can vary significantly based on individual circumstances and family dynamics, and our experienced attorneys are here to help you navigate through the complexities of any given situation in order to accomplish your goals. We do so with the goal of providing personalized attention that each client deserves from his or her attorney.

Contact us today to discuss how a member of our team can help protect what matters most to you.

– Melbourne (321-421-5529)
– Tampa (813-251-5825)
– Orlando (407-422-2454)