Estate & Medicaid Planning • Probate • Guardianship
INTRODUCING BREVARD COUNTY'S NEWEST
BOARD CERTIFIED
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
RUTH C. RHODES, ESQ.
There are 491 Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the State of Florida. Attorney Ruth C. Rhodes is 1 of only 2 in Brevard County.
Your Preferred Elder Law Attorneys in Melbourne, Florida
Rhodes Law, P.A. of Melbourne, FL focuses on Estate and Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, Probate, Trust Administration, Guardianship and Guardian Advocacy.
Legal Services We Offer
With years of experience in Elder Law, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of professional legal services including:
Wills and Trusts
We are a full-service law firm that focuses on estate and incapacity planning. We can help you with wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, living wills and more. All these documents outline how assets are to be distributed after a person dies or falls ill, and they can help the estate to avoid guardianship, probate, or additional taxes.
We also advise on the advantages and disadvantages of setting up various types of trusts. This could include special planning for a disabled spouse or child to improve their quality of life, while maintaining their benefits.
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid helps the elderly and disabled pay for nursing home care and other medical costs. We help our eligible clients get and keep Medicaid.
We also create personalized plans for our clients and their families, including the best use of personal and financial resources to meet their long-term goals.
Asset Protection
Medicaid planning and asset protection go hand-in-hand, but sometimes assets need protection outside of Medicaid. We partner with experienced professionals to protect your finances, property and well-being.
Probate and Probate Litigation
In probate and trust administration, we represent fiduciaries, personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries. Our highly skilled staff treats every client with empathy and understanding.
We can liaise between the court and the fiduciary of the estate to guide them through the probate process and distribute the assets to the beneficiaries in a timely manner. We do this by closely following court orders and complying with the strict probate time limits.
Trust Administration and Litigation
After the settlor's death or incapacity, trustees have to manage the trust property for the beneficiaries according to the trust documents. Our skilled team can guide trustees through the process of effective administration.
Guardianship and Guardianship Litigation
If a person becomes unable to manage their own affairs, and no advance directives exist, we can advise on legal guardianship proceedings.
Relatives often consult us about their legal rights and duties in guardianship proceedings. In many cases, the adult/child and other relatives live out of state, making guardianship difficult. Our team can bridge this gap by attending any court hearings and filing all necessary legal papers outlining the client's position on the need for a guardian and the management of the ward's assets.
Experienced in Elder Law
Whatever the reason for your consultation, our Elder Law Attorneys will arm you with the knowledge and resources you need to make the best legal decisions possible.
Rhodes Law, P.A.
Rhodes Law is the Elder Law Firm you can trust. Don’t just take our word for it, read what our clients have to say.
“I would never trust my estate planning to anyone else!”
Nicholette G.
“Very professional and very knowledgeable on all elder law in every situation. I have referred her many times.”
Rose C.
“I am very satisfied with the professionalism and how fast they were able to handle my case. I recommend this firm to anyone who needs legal assistance.”
Iris D.
Arrange a Free Consultation Today
The Elder Law Attorneys at Rhodes Law are dedicated to providing excellent legal advice, strategy and planning to seniors, individuals and families in our Florida community. Call our trusted team today to find out how we can help you.
Rhodes Law, P.A. is dedicated to helping seniors, individuals and families in our community with experienced legal advice, strategy and planning.
Our Elder Law Attorneys are focused on Brevard, FL seniors delivering the best strategy and planning for Florida families.
No matter the reason for your consultation, Rhodes Law, P.A. will spend the time needed to discuss and evaluate the facts and applicable law for your situation. We will provide you with the tools you need to make educated decisions for achieving your best possible outcome.
"I have the pleasure of working with an amazing team at Rhodes Law, P.A. Ms. Rhodes also prepared all of my estate planning and the planning for my children too! I would never trust my estate planning to anyone else!"
NICHOLETTE G.
"I am very satisfied with the professionalism and how fast they were able to handle my case. I recommend this firm to anyone who needs legal assistance."
IRIS D.
"I highly recommend Attorney Ruth Rhodes. Very professional and very knowledgeable on all Elder Law in every situation. I have referred her many of times. I have tremendous faith and trust in Miss Rhodes. I highly recommend her to any family."
ROSE C. COMFORTS OF HOMECARE
Attorney Ruth C. Rhodes is the owner of Rhodes Law, P.A., a Helping Seniors of Brevard Board Member and Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation Board Member, and a resident business at One Senior Place.
She graduated Valedictorian from the College of Law at Florida A&M University, and has more than 23 years of experience working in the legal field with more than 15 years as a practicing attorney.
Visit our blog for more information on Elder Law and our upcoming events.