Erik practices in the areas of estate planning, guardianship, trusts and estates, elder law, and Medicaid planning in the firm’s Melbourne, Orlando, and Boca Raton offices. His experience includes:
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Tax-sensitive estate planning, including the preparation of wills, health care proxies, durable general powers of attorney and trusts for a variety of needs (revocable trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, QTIPS, QDOTS, minor's trusts and life insurance trusts)
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Comprehensive probate, guardianship and trust administration guidance
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Charitable giving, including the use of charitable trusts and other planned giving techniques; premarital planning; and planning for families that include a family member with special needs
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The structuring of settlements in probate, personal injury cases and other litigation to continue the qualification of a needy or disabled person for public benefits
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Evaluation of financing options for long-term nursing home care, including Medicaid planning
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Emory University, B.A. (1989)
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University of Florida, J.D. (1993)
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University of Stockholm Law School International Program
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
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Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Member
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The Florida Bar
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Elder Law Section, Member
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Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
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Grievance Mediation & Fee Arbitration Committee, Arbitrator
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Grievance Committee of 18th Circuit Judicial Court, Past Chair
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Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee "A", 18th Circuit Judicial Court, Past Chair
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The Brevard County Estate Planning Council
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The Brevard County Bar Association
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The American Bar Association
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AV Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell
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The Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2011, 2014-2019
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Florida Super Lawyers, 2007, 2012-2014, 2018, 2019
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Chief Judge Award, Brevard County Bar Association, 2015
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Brevard Bar Association's Professionalism Award, 2004
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Daily Bread, Professional Advisory Board
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Community Foundation for Brevard, Board of Directors; Past Chair
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Space Coast Guardianship Association, Past Board Member
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Space Coast Early Intervention Center, Past Board Member
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Florida State Guardianship Association, Member
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Promise in Brevard, Board Member
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"Keep the Golden Years Golden: Vulnerabilities and Risk Mitigation When Serving the Elderly: Risk Management & License Law Forum," National Association of Realtors 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 4, 2016
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“Estate Planning for Parents and Guardians of a Person with a Disability,” Brevard Achievement Center (BAC), Rockledge, Florida, June 17, 2015