Vero Beach Elder Law Attorney

Are you in need of an attorney with knowledge of issues specific to elderly individuals?  If so, the elder law attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help.

An elder law and special needs attorney has specialized knowledge in areas of the law that directly relates to the aging or elderly client and persons with disabilities.

For example, an elder law attorney helps properly plan for the possibility of disability, incapacity, home health care and/or nursing home placement and advises clients on how to receive public benefits, including Medicaid.

An elder law attorney also helps prepare Durable Powers of Attorney to provide authority for the client’s named designee to act for him or her regarding financial and legal matters and prepares Designation of Healthcare Surrogate forms in which the client chooses a loved one to make vital healthcare decisions for them when they are unable to act for themselves.

An elder law attorney also gets involved if there are any guardianship issues and helps to secure someone to properly handle an incapacitated person’s personal and financial affairs.

You need an elder law attorney if….

  • you or your loved one is over 55 and needs estate planning documents prepared
  • you or your loved one is disabled, incapacitated or diagnosed with a disability for Medicaid planning and special needs trust planning,
  • you or your loved one is a beneficiary or a fiduciary and something doesn’t seem right,
  • or, you want to know your options for public benefits.

To speak with a Vero Beach elder law attorney, please call The White Law Group at772/242-9330 for a free initial consultation.

The White Law Group is a boutique Vero Beach law firm with offices on Miracle Mile.  For more information on The White Law Group, visit http://www.wlgattorneys.com.

Vero Beach Commercial Litigation Attorney

Are you in need of a commercial litigation lawyer in Vero Beach?  If so, the business litigation attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help.

The White Law Group provides skilled business law and commercial litigation representation for an unlimited variety of businesses and industries, including private lenders, real estate developers and owners, closely held corporations and other business entities, and sole proprietors, throughout Florida.

The firm’s representation of clients involves the following issues (among others):

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Contract Disputes
  • Construction Disputes
  • Collections and Creditor’s Rights
  • Employment and Labor Law
  • Enforcement and Collections of Judgments
  • Foreclosure and receiverships
  • Fraud and Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
  • Injunctions
  • Non-compete and Non-solicitation Agreements
  • Real Estate Contract Litigation
  • Tortuous Interference Claims
  • Uniform Commercial Code

If you are need of a Vero Beach commercial litigation lawyer, please call The White Law Group at 772/242-9330 for a free initial consultation.

For more information on The White Law Group, visit http://www.wlgattorneys.com.

Vero Beach Asset Protection Attorney

Are you in need of legal advice on how best to protect your nest egg from creditors?  If so, the asset protection attorneys of The White Law Group can help.

Asset protection is the process by which one employs strategies and legal structures designed to shield your assets from the reach of creditors, business partners, the I.R.S. and ex-spouses. An asset protection lawyer will create a well-designed asset protection plan as a protective fort around the client’s estate and guards’ family wealth from external creditor attack. The most effective asset protection plans contain multiple layers of protection, so that even if a creditor can defeat one protective device there are other impediments to the creditor’s attack. Working with an experienced Vero Beach asset protection attorney will help ensure your assets will be fully protected.

Asset protection is therefore a vital part of any estate plan and a well-prepared plan will protect you from exposure to judgments arising out of lawsuits. Asset protection does not involve hiding assets. The techniques used by the asset protection attorneys of The White Law Group are fully within the boundaries of the law.

Some of the most common asset protection devices are as follows:

  1. The Florida Homestead
  2. Florida Irrevocable Trusts
  3. The Family Limited Partnership
  4. The Limited Liability Company
  5. Joint Tenancy Property
  6. Annuities
  7. R.A.’s
  8. Life Insurance
  9. 401 (K) and Federal Sponsored Retirement Plans
  10. Offshore Corporations and Trusts
  11. Florida Corporations (In limited situations)

Asset protection is especially important for physicians and other professionals who have exposure of their assets to lawsuits and large jury verdicts.

For a free consultation with an asset protection attorney, please call the attorneys of The White Law Group at 772/242-9330.  With its offices located on the Miracle Mile, the firm represents individuals and business throughout the Vero Beach area.  For more information on the firm and its asset protection practice, visit http://www.wlgattorneys.com.

Vero Beach Probate Litigation Attorney

Are you in need of a probate litigation lawyer in the Vero Beach area?  If so, the attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help.

Our Vero Beach estate litigation attorneys represent clients who are involved with probate litigation throughout the Treasure Coast and Vero Beach area.  This representation can include a wide variety of topics, including aging, disability and death. Frequently, probate litigation includes cases involving wills, trusts, estates, joint bank accounts, gifts, and other disputes that can arise when a loved one passes away. If you have an estate, a variety of assets, a property portfolio, bank accounts and gifts, you could be likely to be engaged in probate litigation.

When seeking representation, it is important to know what probate litigation means. Probate law mandates that a probate court will identify the assets of the deceased, decide on the payment of taxes and other incidental expenses, and distribute the property among the legal heirs as mentioned in the deceased’s will.

Probate litigation is one of the most contested areas of law in Florida. Our probate litigation attorneys work one-on-one with our clients in Vero Beach and throughout Florida to ensure that your rights are fairly represented when identifying and allocating assets in the event of a death.

Essentially, probate litigation is what occurs after a will has been contested, which can happen for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons that a will is contested are:

  • Some of the beneficiaries are not given an inventory of the property
    • Claims of undue influence
    • One of the beneficiaries enjoying the full benefits
    • Guardianships and conservatorships
    • Beneficiary failing to do his or her fiduciary duties
    • Details about the creditors not disclosed
    • Dispute over the personal representative

Probate litigation is a complex area of law and can involve difficult matters with loved ones and family members. However, having legal counsel to make sure your interests are best represented can help protect yourself and your properties. It is our job to help you recover the assets that are owed to you, and we will walk you through every step of the process.

To speak with a probate litigation attorney, please call The White Law Group at 772/242-9330.

For more information on the firm’s probate litigation practice, please visit http://www.wlgattorneys.com.

Vero Beach Construction Defects Attorney

The attorneys of The White Law Group represent individuals in cases involving construction defects.  The firm represents homeowners in claims against contractors, manufacturers, design professionals, and their insurance companies in complex construction defect claims.

Construction defects can encompass a wide range of problems, including poor workmanship, errors in construction and design, and use of inferior or non-conforming building materials.  These claims often involve complex legal, technical, and engineering issues.

When a business or building owner has suffered a financial or property loss as a result of a construction defect, our legal team identifies the best strategies to recover those losses.  Wherever possible, we attempt to negotiate and mediate cases to achieve a settlement in a timely and cost-effective manner.  When a resolution cannot be reached, we aggressively pursue proper remedies for our clients through the litigation process.

If you believe that you have suffered losses as a result of a construction defect, please call the attorneys of The White Law Group at 772-242-9330 for a free initial consultation.

The White Law Group is a Vero Beach commercial litigation law firm.  For more information on the firm and its representation of Vero Beach area homeowners in construction defect claims, visit http://www.wlgattorneys.com.