Guardianship and Elder Law Planning Attorney

Job Title: Guardianship and Elder Law Planning Attorney

Job Type: Full - Time (Onsite)

Location: Jupiter, FL

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Guardianship and Elder Law Planning Attorney to join their practice. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Medicaid Asset Protection Planning, long-term care strategy, and full-lifecycle guardianship representation.

In this role, you will work directly with individuals and families to navigate complex Medicaid eligibility rules and handle contested or uncontested guardianship matters. While support staff handle financial accountings, you will lead the legal strategy, court representation, and asset protection structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

Medicaid & Asset Protection Planning

• Draft and implement Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) and other legal instruments designed to preserve family assets.
• Evaluate income, asset, and functional eligibility requirements for both single and married applicants .
• Develop tailored long-term care financial plans that align with state Medicaid look-back rules, spend-down strategies, and exempt transfer guidelines.
• Guide clients through the nuances of Medicaid planning strategies for community-based and nursing home care.

Guardianship Proceedings

• Manage guardianship cases from initiation to termination
• Draft and file petitions for guardianship
• Represent petitioners or appointed guardians in court hearings and contested proceedings.
• Advise and represent guardians on their ongoing legal obligations, rights, and powers.
• Execute court processes to formally close out guardianships upon the death or restoration of capacity of the ward.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active, good-standing bar license in Florida .
• Proven track record in Medicaid Planning , including drafting Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal Medicaid eligibility rules, spend-down strategies, and application guidelines for single and married individuals.
• Direct experience handling Guardianship cases (filing petitions, representing guardians, and court closures).

(Nice-to-Have)

• VA Accreditation: Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with Veterans Asset Protection Planning (e.g., VA Pension / Aid & Attendance planning).
• Medicaid Application Preparation: Practical experience preparing and submitting formal Medicaid applications directly to state agencies.