Colen & Wagoner, P.A. - Clearwater, FL
Colen and Wagoner, P.A. is an established Clearwater law practice tracing its corporate roots to 1978, offering trusted legal counsel in elder law, Medicaid qualification, estate planning, probate administration, real estate transactions, and personal injury across Pinellas and Marion counties.
Comprehensive Elder Law and Estate Counsel in Clearwater
Navigating the legal intricacies of aging, healthcare transitions, and generational wealth transfer requires deep statutory knowledge and compassionate guidance. Colen and Wagoner, P.A. serves individuals, aging seniors, and family caregivers throughout Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, and the greater Tampa Bay region. Founded by veteran attorney Gerald R. Colen, who has practiced Florida law for more than five decades, and led alongside partner Rachel M. Wagoner and tax-trained attorney John N. Beck, the firm brings immense practical experience to every legal matter. Clients looking to find a lawyer who truly understands the delicate intersections of long-term healthcare, property rights, and asset preservation discover a reliable advocate in this established Florida firm.
Elder Law and Medicaid Long-Term Care Planning
As life expectancies rise, the staggering cost of nursing home facilities and memory care centers can rapidly consume a lifetime of hard-earned savings. Operating as dedicated elder law advocates and wills, estate planning and probate lawyers, the legal team designs proactive strategies to help seniors qualify for institutional Medicaid benefits while legally protecting their primary homestead and family assets. If you need to hire an attorney to prepare for eventual long-term care needs, the practice guides families through essential protections:
- Structuring qualified income trusts and asset protection transfers to achieve Medicaid eligibility without exhausting family savings.
- Drafting durable power of attorney lawyers documentation granting designated agents comprehensive financial authority during sudden incapacity.
- Formulating enforceable healthcare surrogate designations and living wills to express clear medical treatment instructions.
- Defending vulnerable seniors against institutional neglect, predatory financial schemes, and unlawful exploitation.
Thoughtful Wills, Living Trusts, and Estate Administration
Preserving family harmony requires customized legal planning rather than generic online templates. The firm functions as knowledgeable trusts lawyers and wills lawyers, assisting families with crafting revocable living trusts, irrevocable dynasty trusts, and pourover wills that keep private matters out of court. Following the passing of a family member, the practice acts as experienced probate lawyers, steering personal representatives through Pinellas County probate proceedings, satisfying valid creditor claims, resolving homestead exemption matters, and distributing inheritances orderly and transparently.
Real Estate Transactions and Personal Injury Representation
Beyond estate planning and elder care, Colen and Wagoner, P.A. provides skilled counsel as residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers. The attorneys handle property closings, title insurance examinations, commercial lease agreements, and local community development district governance. Additionally, the firm accident and injury lawyers represent individuals harmed in serious motor vehicle collisions and slip and fall injury claims, holding negligent parties liable on a contingency fee framework. When unexpected medical decisions or probate hurdles arise and you need a lawyer urgently, Colen and Wagoner, P.A. provides prompt and attentive legal counsel; you can consult an attorney to protect your family financial future with absolute confidence.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the central-northern region of Clearwater, on the busy commercial artery of North Belcher Road, just north of the intersection with Sunnydale Boulevard.
Building Location
This is a professional, standalone 1-story commercial office building built in 2005. The building features professional landscaping and stands as a dedicated office space for legal services along North Belcher Road.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the convenient on-site surface parking lot directly in front of the office building, offering free and easy parking close to the entrance.
Public Transit
Served by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Route 62 (Clearwater); nearest stop is at Belcher Road North & Sunnydale Boulevard North.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Approach the main entrance from the front walkway of the freestanding building at 1756 North Belcher Road. Walk-in access is direct and completely on the ground level with no stairs or elevators required.