Elder Law

Roy A. Alterman, P.A. and Julian J. Poltun, P.A. specialize in the practice area of Elder Law for clients in Brevard County, Florida.

Please read below to see what our law firm can do for you. 

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What Is Elder Law? 

Elder law is a broad area of legal practice focused on protecting individuals and families as they navigate the legal, financial, and healthcare issues that often arise with aging, disability, and long-term care.

Effective elder law planning is about more than preparing documents. It requires evaluating how estate planning, long-term care, Medicaid eligibility, asset protection, incapacity planning, and family circumstances work together.

Our firm helps individuals and families create comprehensive plans designed to protect their assets, preserve independence, and ensure that trusted individuals have the legal authority necessary to assist when needed. Whether you are planning years in advance or dealing with an immediate healthcare or long-term-care crisis, we can help identify your options and develop a practical path forward.

Elder Law attorneys concentrate their practice in some or all of the following key areas:

  • Estate Planning and Probate Administration
  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning
  • Guardianship and Incapacity Proceedings
  • Wills, Trusts, and Advance Directives
  • Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning
  • Medicare and Public Benefits Planning
  • Asset Protection Planning
  • Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Decision-Making
  • Special Needs and Disability Planning
  • Retirement and Pension Benefits
  • Nursing Home and Assisted Living Issues
  • Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation
  • Housing and Senior Living Matters
  • Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Age Discrimination and Employment Issues
  • Estate Planning and Probate
  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning
  • Guardianship/Conservatorship
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Entitlement Programs
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Age Discrimination
  • Elder Abuse/Neglect
  • Housing
  • Long Term Care Financing
  • Medical Decision Making
  • Disability Planning
  • Insurance

Why Choose Roy A. Alterman, P.A. & Julian J. Poltun, P.A.?

Roy A. Alterman, P.A. and Julian J. Poltun, P.A. bring more than 30 years of combined experience assisting individuals and families in Palm Bay, Brevard County, and surrounding communities with elder law, estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and related legal matters.

At Alterman & Poltun, we take the time to understand each client's unique circumstances, explain the law in clear and practical terms, and develop a legal strategy tailored to their needs and goals. Whether you are planning for the future, protecting assets, caring for an aging loved one, or navigating the loss of a family member, our attorneys are here to provide experienced and accessible guidance.

To schedule a consultation, call us at 321-726-0009 or complete our online contact form today.