Estate Planning and Probate Links to Sites of Interest
On-Line Resources For You And Your Family
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The Coleman Law Firm Asset Protection and Estate Planning Blog.
Coleman Elder Law - Information about Florida elder law, Medicaid planning to pay for nursing home costs and preserve family assets, qualified income trusts, personal care contracts, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, advance directives, living wills, VA Pension benefits and Aid & Attendance benefits, and related matters.
Florida Resources
The Florida Supreme Court,
Florida Division of Corporations, to obtain information about corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and liens.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCAF), information about Medicaid eligibility, appy for Medicaid benefits, including nursing home benefits (Institution Care Program).
Federal Resources
Social Security Administration (800-772-1213)
Veterans Administration (800-827-1000)
Civil Service Personnel Management Office (888-767-6738)
DFAS Casualty Assistance Office (
Office of Service Members Life Insurance (800-419-1473)
FDIC Guide to Calculating Deposit Insurance Coverage for Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Agency on Aging, federal programs and services related to aging
General Legal Resources
The Florida Bar, information for the public about various
ABA National Commission on Law and Aging, whose mission it is to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders. It carries out this mission through research, policy development, technical assistance, advocacy, education, and training.
Stock Transfer Agent Resources, find the transfer agent for any public company free.
Senior Law Resources, a wide variety of sources of information, products and services for seniors, including Medicaid planning.
ElderlawAnswers.com, information about long term care planning, asset protection, and qualifying for Medicaid benefits.
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, information about long term care planning, estate planning, asset protection, and Medicaid planning.
Senior Net, information and support of specific issues of interest to seniors, including asset protection, estate planning, and Medicaid planning.
National Senior Citizens Law Center, The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans
National Guardianship Association, information about guardianships, the duties and responsibilities of guardians, and the legal issues associated with guardianships.
Legal Information Institute, a general compendium of legal information provided by
Virtual Law Library, general information about legal resources provided by Indiana University. Long Term Care Planning - Medicaid Planning. Learn how to plan for long term care for the elderly, how to qualify for Medicaid benefits, and how to preserve the family's assets when institutional care is required for your loved ones.
FindLaw Legal Resources. A comprehensive listing of legal resources available throughout the Internet, including attorney finder, laws, cases, and much more.
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Information. Detailed information and frequently asked questions about Medicaid and Medicare, including information for state specific Medicaid planning issues.
Medicare Nursing Home Comparisons. Identify nursing homes within the geographical area of interest.
Mutual Fund Education Center. The Mutual Fund INVESTOR'S CENTER™ is designed to serve as an important resource for investors who want to use mutual funds to reach their financial goals. Here, you'll find largest collection of mutual fund companies, website links, fund listings and exclusive planning, tracking and monitoring tools available on the Internet.
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. Check to see if you have missing property that is being held by a State unclaimed property administrator.
AARP Legal Services Network by GE. A member benefit for AARP members and their spouses/partners and provides easy access to a large directory of attorneys. Where available, these attorneys have agreed to provide specific services to AARP members and their spouses/partners.
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