Attorney in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach & Palm Coast, FL
Compassionate Legal Services: Elder Law and Estate Planning
At Selis Law Firm, we are honored to have gained a reputation for legal excellence in elder law and estate planning. We offer legal services to Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast, Florida, for various critical issues that demand deep legal knowledge and experience. When working with our clients, we provide responsive, professional support and focus on ensuring every client is comfortable, cared for, and confident when drafting a will, trust, with Medicaid long-term care planning, veteran’s aid, or in probate matters. Every individual or married couple deserves to be treated with understanding, compassion, and total confidence that their attorney will deliver superior legal care.
Our Scope of Practice:
Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, & Palm Coast Attorney
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorney has the skills to provide legal services for simple and complex estate plans with experience and skill.
Asset Protection
If You are a retiree managing a lifetime of savings, estate planning and asset protection are essential tools for maintaining financial security.
Estate Planning for Blended Familie
Protect your loved ones and prevent family disputes with a plan tailored to address the issue of former marriages or children born from prior relationships.
Long-Term Care Planning
Prepare for future medical needs and costs with strategies that preserve assets and ensure the medical care you need can be accessed.
Medicaid
Access long-term care benefits while preserving assets through custom planning and eligibility strategies under Florida Medicaid rules.
Veteran’s Aid & Attendant Care
Qualify for VA benefits that help cover assisted living, in-home care, and other elder care expenses.
Probate
A court-supervised process for settling a deceased person’s estate can be costly and time-consuming when a well-crafted, custom estate plan isn’t in place. We offer probate administration services as well.
Trusts
Flexible legal tools used to manage, protect, and distribute assets according to your wishes during your lifetime and when you pass
Irrevocable Trusts
Permanent trusts used to protect assets, reduce taxes, or qualify for Medicaid while giving up control over the trust.
Revocable Living Trusts
Flexible trusts that help avoid probate and manage assets while allowing you to make changes over your lifetime.
Wills
Legal documents stating who inherits your assets and who will raise your minor children should you pass away.
The Selis Law Firm Difference
Not all law firms offer equal levels of care and support to their clients. Our entire team is dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, professional legal service. Many Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast residents plan for the future by developing a well-crafted estate plan that protects their loved ones and offers any available tax benefits during their lifetimes. We bring outstanding legal skills and knowledge to every case, and we take our responsibility to our clients seriously. With our firm’s founder, Scott A. Selis, at the helm, every team member is driven to deliver superior legal services and care, backed by decades of experience in elder law and estate planning. When you work with our estate planning and elder law lawyer, you can be confident that the journey will be personalized to address all your concerns.
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Protecting Your Loved Ones: A Customized Estate Plan
A custom-crafted estate plan can provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing your affairs are in order. The plan will be developed to reflect your wishes regarding passing on your legacy to the people you love or the organizations you support. When an estate plan is created with experience and legal skill, your loved ones will never be in the dark, left uncertain, or confused about your wishes. A personalized estate plan does more than ensure your beneficiaries do not face excessive taxation. These custom plans ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes and can be crafted with the most effective legal strategies. Our goal is to resolve all outstanding issues so that you can enjoy your golden years with the knowledge that your loved ones avoid conflicts regarding your wishes, and your estate is distributed as you determine.
Meet Our Founder
Compassionate and Experienced Elder Law Attorney
Attorney Scott A. Selis earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida’s first law school, Stetson University College of Law. Throughout his entire professional career, he has committed himself to elder advocacy. In 2012, he received a public service award from the Florida Bar Elder Law Section, where he was also co-chair of their legislative committee from 2012-2017. He also served on a statewide task force advocating for the rights of elderly and disabled people. His continuous commitment to seniors and their families ensures you’ll receive compassionate and expert representation for all your needs.
Helping Families Resolve Critical Issues Affecting Older Adults
As individuals age, they develop legal and financial challenges that may be resolved with the help of our firm. Our elder law attorney can help you address an array of critical issues, such as long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, asset protection, guardianships, estate distribution, probate, and the creation of advanced trusts, including but not limited to:
- Living Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Revocable Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Spendthrift Trusts
- Asset Protection Trusts
- Irrevocable Life insurance Trusts
- Other Specialized Trusts
Families often need assistance with powers of attorney, healthcare directives, or probate administration. Some older adults worry about cognitive decline or how chronic illness could affect decision-making. While we all hope we remain healthy throughout our lives, knowing that your wishes will be honored should you experience one of these scenarios adds a layer of protection for your legacy. These custom estate plans provide peace of mind and confidence that your affairs are in order. Without an estate plan, your loved ones may experience severe financial strain, your estate could be subject to over-taxation, and it may require a long and expensive probate process. An experienced elder law attorney assists families in navigating these sensitive matters with compassion and legal skills.
Why Choose Selis Law Firm?
A Breadth of Legal Expertise
Firm founder Scott A. Selis is a highly recognized elder law attorney in Florida, has been honored as Elder Law Attorney of the Year, and is a long-time leader in legislative and Medicaid committees for the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section.
Personalized Solutions for Complex Needs
We provide individualized legal strategies tailored to your specific goals and your family’s unique dynamics. Whether you need help with estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, VA benefits, or setting up advanced trusts, we take time to understand your situation and create solutions that offer clarity, protection, and long-term peace of mind.
Committed to Keeping You Independent
At Selis Law Firm, we believe seniors should be able to remain in their homes when possible. Our planning strategies will support this goal by helping clients protect their assets, qualify for care benefits, and maintain control over their personal and financial decisions as they age.
Experience in Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning
We help Florida families navigate the complicated rules of long-term care and Medicaid. Whether you are preparing years in advance or facing an urgent care situation, we can develop a legal and financial plan that preserves your assets and ensures access to the care you or your loved one needs.
Trusted Probate & Trust Administration Services
We assist families with each step of the probate and trust administration process. From validating a will to settling debts and distributing assets, we ensure the process is smooth and uneventful. Our team handles each case with professionalism, care, and attention to support the unique needs of grieving families.
Compassionate, Client-Centered Team
We understand that estate and elder law issues are deeply personal. That’s why our attorney, paralegals, and support staff take a caring, attentive approach. Our clients are treated with respect, clear communication, and compassionate care. We work closely with the people we represent to create solutions that truly support your needs and goals.
A Breadth of Legal Expertise
Firm founder Scott A. Selis is a highly recognized elder law attorney in Florida, has been honored as Elder Law Attorney of the Year, and is a long-time leader in legislative and Medicaid committees for the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section.
Personalized Solutions for Complex Needs
We provide individualized legal strategies tailored to your specific goals and your family’s unique dynamics. Whether you need help with estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, VA benefits, or setting up advanced trusts, we take time to understand your situation and create solutions that offer clarity, protection, and long-term peace of mind.
Committed to Keeping You Independent
At Selis Law Firm, we believe seniors should be able to remain in their homes when possible. Our planning strategies will support this goal by helping clients protect their assets, qualify for care benefits, and maintain control over their personal and financial decisions as they age.
Experience in Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning
We help Florida families navigate the complicated rules of long-term care and Medicaid. Whether you are preparing years in advance or facing an urgent care situation, we can develop a legal and financial plan that preserves your assets and ensures access to the care you or your loved one needs.
Trusted Probate & Trust Administration Services
We assist families with each step of the probate and trust administration process. From validating a will to settling debts and distributing assets, we ensure the process is smooth and uneventful. Our team handles each case with professionalism, care, and attention to support the unique needs of grieving families.
Compassionate, Client-Centered Team
We understand that estate and elder law issues are deeply personal. That’s why our attorney, paralegals, and support staff take a caring, attentive approach. Our clients are treated with respect, clear communication, and compassionate care. We work closely with the people we represent to create solutions that truly support your needs and goals.
Preserving Your Legacy
Estate planning is about much more than printing a pile of standard documents for you to sign. We don’t use a cookie-cutter approach at Selis Law Firm, as we believe this will not best protect our clients’ interests. You have dedicated years to building your legacy, including properties, various stock and cash accounts, valuable art, jewelry, business interests, and other assets of value. Whether you need a will or it is time to revise your existing will, to establish a trust, a power of attorney, or a long-term care plan, our legal guidance can help you protect the legacy you have built.
Life comes with change. You may have an existing estate plan that needs an update, due to a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other significant change. It is critical to ensure your estate plan is up-to-date. A thorough review performed every few years will ensure your legacy reflects the current scene, and we offer this service to clients throughout the communities of Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach & Palm Coast.
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Elder Law and Estate Planning Services in Florida
Many seniors from across the country move to Florida as they reach retirement age. However, a thoughtful and well-executed estate plan is crucial for caring for you and your family. Selis Law Firm provides clients with comprehensive elder law and estate planning services throughout the state of Florida. Our skilled legal professionals, led by attorney Scott A. Selis, are committed to providing empathy, compassion, and expert legal services to bring peace of mind to families.
Helping You Prepare for the Future While Maintaining Independence Today
Selis Law Firm offers personalized legal services for every stage of your life. Whether you’re considering our estate planning services to protect your children and spouse’s financial future or you’re looking into creating a comprehensive long-term care plan, we can help. Our legal team has decades of combined experience navigating the complexities of Florida’s laws to help you achieve your goals with expertise and care. We take the time to answer any questions you may have and provide personalized services to meet your family’s unique needs.
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