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Elder Law Attorneys in Miami, FL

Miami elder law searches often involve extended family decision-making, language access, and urgent Medicaid questions after a hospital or rehab stay. Families may need help organizing authority documents, care contracts, and benefit timing before making a long-term placement decision.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from Florida source data. Board certified and stronger source matches are listed first.

Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

What makes Miami elder law searches different

A local attorney can help families understand how Florida Medicaid planning, guardianship, homestead questions, and facility admission paperwork fit together when decisions are moving quickly.

Local search signals

  • Bilingual family needs
  • Hospital discharge planning
  • Homestead and Medicaid questions

Common reasons families in Miami search

Medicaid timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in Florida.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medicaid planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

Private directory inquiry

Need help choosing elder law options in Miami?

Tell us the care issue and timing. This inquiry helps organize the next step without sharing sensitive financial or medical details.

Do not include Social Security numbers, account numbers, medical records, or other sensitive private information. This form is for general inquiry routing and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Attorney listings in Miami

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Richard Craig Milstein

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-982-5607

Leonard Elliot Mondschein

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-274-0955

Marjorie Ellen Wolasky

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-670-7005

Frank Tobias Adams

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-529-1500

Norman J Benford

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-579-0660

Michael Allen Dribin

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-577-5415

Danny Paul Heller

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-777-3765

Patrick John Lannon

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-415-9081

Louis Nostro Jr.

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Miami, FL

305-376-6000

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