Law Office of Patricia Keyes - Plantation, FL

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Elder Law in Plantation, Florida

Planning for the future and protecting vulnerable family members requires tailored legal strategies that safeguard hard-earned assets. Located at 111 N. Pine Island Rd in Plantation, the Law Office of Patricia Keyes provides focused legal counsel across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Founding attorney Patricia F. Keyes earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law and an advanced Master of Laws in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law. With over seventeen years of experience in elder law, probate, and wealth preservation, she approaches every family with empathy and meticulous care. If you are looking to hire an estate planning attorney who pairs advanced technical knowledge with transparent flat pricing, the firm offers dependable legal solutions designed to bring lasting peace of mind.

Custom Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, and Advance Directives

A boilerplate document rarely provides the security Florida families need. The Law Office of Patricia Keyes designs customized legal instruments tailored to each client's specific objectives:

• Last Will and Testament: Appointing dependable personal representatives, nominating guardians for minor children, and outlining structured asset distributions.
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts: Creating living trusts that avoid probate proceedings, preserve financial privacy, and protect assets for beneficiaries or blended families.
• Durable Power of Attorney: Granting trusted agents the legal power to manage banking, bills, real estate, and government benefits during sudden incapacity.
• Health Care Surrogates and Living Wills: Ensuring designated advocates make informed medical choices and honor your treatment wishes during health crises.

Long-Term Care Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection

The staggering cost of assisted living and nursing home facilities in South Florida can easily exhaust family savings within months. Working alongside seasoned paralegal and Medicaid specialist Jodi Bergman, attorney Patricia Keyes helps seniors qualify for Florida Medicaid without forfeiting their family homes or impoverishing healthy spouses. Through qualified income trusts, lady bird deeds, spousal refusal strategies, and personal care contracts, the firm navigates complex state regulations while maintaining an exceptional approval record.

Compassionate Probate and Trust Administration

Losing a loved one is difficult, and navigating Florida probate court only adds stress. Whether handling formal administration, summary administration, or ancillary probate for non-Florida residents owning local property, the firm provides steady guidance. The legal team resolves creditor claims, assists personal representatives with statutory duties, and expedites the distribution of estate assets to rightful beneficiaries.

Why Work With the Law Office of Patricia Keyes

Families throughout Plantation and greater Fort Lauderdale choose the firm for its distinctive strengths:

• Advanced Specialized Training: Attorney Keyes holds an LL.M. in Estate Planning, bringing master-level legal insight to every client's asset protection plan.
• Transparent Flat Fees: Clear pricing with no surprise hourly billing or unexpected expenses.
• Fully Bilingual Team: Seamless legal representation in English and Spanish, ensuring every client feels understood.
• Complimentary Intake Call: An accessible preliminary discussion to evaluate your legal needs and establish the proper path forward.

If you need a lawyer to draft your estate plan, navigate Medicaid eligibility, or guide your family through Florida probate, contact the Law Office of Patricia Keyes in Plantation today to schedule a consultation.