Elder Law
Elder Law
N. Michael Kouskoutis
practices elder law and serving the needs of our clients throughout Pinellas, Pasco & Hernando Counties.
Elder Law
Elder Law is a highly specialized area of law, and should be handled only by a qualified elder law attorney. N. Michael Kouskoutis is experienced in handling a diverse range of issues affecting seniors (including Medicaid planning), persons with disabilities, and their families. A comprehensive plan will be tailored to meet your unique needs and concerns addressing such issues as: Asset Protection, Florida Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, Long Term Care Planning, Nursing Home Assistance and Guardianship.
Medicaid is a dual federal and state program that aids older and/or disabled persons to obtain government assistance for a variety of personal needs. Unfortunately, obtaining these benefits is quite a challenge as a result of the multitude of rules that must be followed and forms that must be completed in order to get them. Mr. Kouskoutis works to assist clients in obtaining Medicaid benefits when a client or their loved one is in need of Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home Care, or home based benefits.
As a Board Certified elder law attorney N. Michael Kouskoutis brings more to his practice than an expertise in the appropriate area of law. He has knowledge of the senior population and their unique needs as well as the myths related to competence and aging. Mr. Kouskoutis is aware of the physical and mental difficulties that often accompany the aging process. Because of his broad knowledge base he is able to more thoroughly address the legal needs of his clients.
For example, when planning an estate, an elder law attorney would take into consideration the health of the person or couple, the potential for nursing home care and the wishes and concerns of the person or couple if that event were to occur.
Elder Law attorneys deal with legal issues involving:
- Health and personal care planning, which include the following topics: Powers of Attorney and Living Wills; lifetime planning; family issues
- Fiduciary (financial) representation; financial planning; housing opportunities and financing; income, estate, and gift tax matters
- Planning for a well spouse when the other spouse requires long term care; Asset Protection; public benefits such as Medicaid and insurance; Veterans' benefits
- Capacity; guardianship and guardianship avoidance
- Will and Trust planning; planning for minor or adult special needs children and Probate
- Elder Law encompasses all aspects of planning for aging, illness, and incapacity. The specialization requires a practitioner to be particularly sensitive to the legal issues impacting elder clients.
Medicaid
Medicaid is a dual federal and state program designed to help older and disabled person to obtain assistance for a variety of personal needs. Obtaining these benefits can be a challenge as a result of the many rules that must be followed and forms that must be completed in order to get them. Mr. Kouskoutis works hard to assists clients in obtaining the benefits necessary when a client or loved one is in need of Assisted Living, Nursing Home Care, or home-based benefits.
As a board-certified elder law attorney, Mr. Kouskoutis brings more to his practice than just an expertise in elder law. He has great knowledge of the senior population and their unique needs, as well as the myths related to competence and aging. He is aware of the physical and mental difficulties that often accompany the aging process. Due to his broad knowledge, he is able to address all the legal needs of each client.
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