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Long-Term Care Planning in Florida: What Every Family Should Know Before a Health Crisis

 

Thursday, August 6, 2026
02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) (45-Minute Discussion + Q&A)
Virtual Event | Free to Attend

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Long-term care planning is one of the most consequential financial decisions a family can make and one of the most often delayed. By the time most Florida families confront the real cost of care, the strongest legal strategies are no longer available to them.

Join Scott M. Solkoff, Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law, and Jacob Solkoff, third-generation Elder Law attorney at Solkoff Legal, for a focused session on what’s still possible when long-term care is already a reality. This session is designed for families navigating a sudden health event, and for the professionals, discharge planners, social workers, and care managers, supporting them under time pressure.

Who Should Attend

  • Adult children of parents 65+
  • Mature couples planning for their own future care
  • Financial advisors and CPAs serving Florida clients
  • Geriatric care managers and senior placement professionals
  • Anyone concerned about protecting savings from a future care event

Topics

  • What nursing homes, assisted living, and nursing home care actually costs in Florida today
  • The only three ways families can pay for long-term care, and why most people end up going broke without planning.
  • Introduction to Medicaid and asset protection.
  • How to legally protect your assets often without any “five look back” period
  • The role of Elder Law documents like special powers of attorney, trusts, Lady Bird Deeds, income trusts and more. 
  • When and why to start planning

What You’ll Learn

  • Solkoff Legal’s methods (we write the leading text book for lawyers) to protect our clients’ assets against the cost of long-term care. 
  • How Elder Law Attorneys differ from traditional Estate Planning Attorneys, and why it matters
  • How to protect the home, maintain control of your assets and still qualify for Medicaid.
  • How to get into your facility of choice on Medicaid or stay in your own home.

Meet Speakers

Scott M. Solkoff, Esq.

Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law | Founder, Solkoff Legal, P.A.

Florida’s most recognized Elder Law attorney and co-author of the leading legal textbook on the subject, now in its 14th edition. Scott has served as Chair of The Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section, President of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Named to Florida Super Lawyers every year since 2005 and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Kiplinger’s Magazine.

Jacob Solkoff

Jacob Solkoff, ESQ. Jacob Solkoff is a third-generation Elder Law attorney at Solkoff Legal, P.A. Jacob’s father, Scott Solkoff, founded Solkoff Legal, P.A., in Delray Beach, Florida. Jacob’s grandfather, Jerome Solkoff, was one of the founders of the field of Elder Law. Jacob is a graduate of the Elder Law College 360 program and a member of Elder Law College. Having grown up around the field of Elder Law, Jacob understands the importance of assisting the elderly and disabled in planning for their future and navigating the Medicaid and Veterans Benefits systems. Jacob spent his early life growing up in South Florida before earning his bachelor’s degree from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and his juris doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a member of both the Florida and Massachusetts bars. In his free time, Jacob enjoys reading, traveling, and watching baseball.

Event Details

Thursday, August 6, 2026
02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) (45-Minute Discussion + Q&A)
Virtual Event | Free to Attend

Register Now

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    We went to Solkoff Legal for advice on elder law. We needed to know what we could do, what we couldn't do, what we should do and what we shouldn't do. They were great.

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    We have worked with Scott, Heather and the awesome team at Solkoff Legal for many years and have been pleased with their services. We often need a resource who is knowledgeable in elder law and special needs planning in the Delray area and we are confident when recommending this dynamic team. They are responsive, compassionate and all-around good people. I would recommend this group to anyone needing estate planning, elder law or special needs planning for their family.

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    When it comes to elder law, trust and estate planning, and medicaid asset protection, there is no name that is better known throughout Florida than SOLKOFF.  I have used Solkoff Legal for a long time, as has members of my family and clients whom I have referred. Attorney Scott Solkoff and his staff are true experts in this field, are consummate professionals, and have the client's best interests at heart. In fact, I believe Solkoff has received many awards not only for his humanitarian work in his community, but from his peers for his professional excellence.  I would recommend Solkoff to anyone looking for the very best...A+++!

    Marc H.

    Scott Solkoff is a man of principles and integrity. Always willing to share his vast knowledge on Elder Law and is up to date on the changes of the law. I am happy to call him my Elder Law professor and mentor. You simply can't go wrong with Solkoff Law.

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    Top elder law attorney. Both personally and professionally, I have utilized Solkoff Law for over 10 years. Personally, he has helped my dad before he passed at 101. His expertise and knowledge helped dad pass in a beautiful assisted living facility because of his work in family asset protection. He has prepare custom documents for me and my wife who is disabled. Professionally, he has helped dozens of my clients in long term care planning and for caring for a child of special needs. I have shared the podium with Scott and have been in meetings with his clients and mine. He is one of the most skilled attorneys that I have ever worked with in 30 years of wealth management practice. His staff is first rate and always responsive to my calls or those of clients. I have gone on end of life hospital visits with him to complete planning to help the family when their loved one is about to pass. Solkoff Legal is first class, knowledgeable, caring and accessible They are the team you want on your side with your planning and problems.

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    ACTEG fellowship is awarded based on exceptional skill & reputation. Lawyers must have more than 10 years experience in the practice of probate & trust law or estate planning–knowledge crucial in practicing elder law.

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    Resource for elder and senior care experts with information & answers about a wide range of eldercare-related matters. Their primary areas of focus are elder law attorneys, home care providers, and senior living.

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