• Guardianship
• Special Needs Trusts
• Medicaid Planning
• Elder Law
• Probate
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Real Property Law
• Bankruptcy

Elder Law

Elder Law is a practice area which addresses the legal issues faced by the elderly. As a person ages, they become increasingly entangled with government programs, and legal and financial issues. Those needs can range from property management, planning for incapacity through use of advance directives, Medicaid planning, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income and estate planning. Allen Law, P.A. focuses a majority of its practice on Elder Law and is ready to help the elderly client, or their families, navigate those needs.

• Medicaid Planning
• Special Needs Trust
• Guardianship
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• Health Care Surrogate

Probate

In the event of the death of a loved one who has left behind assets, probate may be necessary. Probate provides court oversight to ensure that a decedent's assets are distributed to the proper heirs (if the loved one died without a will) or beneficiaries (if the loved one died with a will) in an orderly process, after all claims against the decedent's estate have been taken care of. When someone dies with a will, that person has died testate and the will controls the disposition of the assets left at death. If a person dies without a will, that person has died intestate and the distribution of the assets is provided by law. Whether you are the nominated personal representative, family member, or beneficiary, you will likely need representation. Allen Law, P.A. represents clients in the following probate matters:

• Summary Administration
• Formal Administration
• Ancillary Administration
• Elective Share
• Will Contests
• Beneficiary Representation

Estate Planning

Estate planning is not only a necessity for wealthier persons who seek an estate plan that may reduce or even eliminate the federal estate tax burden on their estate, but should be considered by those persons of even modest incomes, whether young or old. A well executed estate plan can help a person in four very specific ways:

1. Estate Planning can help a person plan for their future financial needs
2. Estate Planning can help prepare for a smooth transition of a person's assets to their intended beneficiaries
3. Estate Planning can provide guidance to a person's loved ones when that person is sick
4. Estate Planning can reduce the cost of, and in some cases, even eliminate the need to probate.

Allen Law, P.A. starts out by sitting down with their client and listening to their specific objectives; and then an estate plan is carefully crafted to meet those objectives.  An estate plan may include some or all of the following:

• Trusts
• Wills
• Advance Directives

Family Law

Family law issues are usually difficult.  Often they involve significant emotional conflict and economic uncertainty. Our goal is to help you through this difficult time as quickly and effectively as possible.  Allen Law, P.A. can do this by anticipating issues and keeping up-to-date on trends that are important to you and your situation. 

Allen Law, P.A. will give you an accurate and honest assessment of your case and we believe strongly in keeping our clients apprised of the benefits to be gained in relation to the amount of attorney's fees you will incur in following a certain course of action.  We want to help you resolve the situation you are in with as little expense and emotional turmoil as possible.  We will advise you of your options, make a recommendation, but the choice is ultimately yours. 

Each of the members of our firm have families of their own and understand the importance of an approach that takes into consideration the issues, needs and concerns of each member of the family, especially when a family is in the process of separating.  Allen Law, P.A. can assist families with the following areas of family law:

• Uncontested & Contested Divorce
• Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements
• Spousal Support (Alimony)
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Guardianship
• Domestic Partnership Agreements

Real Property Law

Allen Law, P.A. represents individuals seeking advice and representation in real estate legal matters. This area covers issues relating to the purchase, sale, ownership, and rental of real property.

• Real Estate Transactions
• Real Estate Litigation
• Quiet Title Actions

Bankruptcy

Are you having personal or business financial problems?
Do you owe huge credit card debts, back taxes, or high medical bills?
Are you facing foreclosure or repossession?
Are your creditors taking you to court?

You Can Still File for Bankruptcy

The good news is that most people can still qualify for debt relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy (reorganization).

• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy