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06/02/2026

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

The cost of long-term care can erode a lifetime of savings faster than most families expect and by the time a health crisis hits, most planning options are already off the table.

Join Scott M. Solkoff, Co-Founder and CEO of Solkoff Legal, P.A. and Elder Law College, for a free live webinar this program will cover the following topics:

• How Medicaid pays for the best home care and the Rolls Royce's of facilities.
• How to protect your assets to qualify for Medicaid.
• How to plan with out waiting out a 5 YEAR "look back period".
• How to put you and your family first in quality of care and quality of life.
• How wartime veterans or their widows/widowers can get thousands more.

Our Clients protect their assets, not out of greed, to avoid impoverishment and have a better life.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕐 2:30 – 3:30 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom — Free + Live Q&A

👉 Register today
https://solkoff.com/long-term-care-planning-in-florida-what-every-family-should-know-before-a-health-crisis-web/

05/11/2026

Considering an AI or Internet Estate Plan? No. It’s not better than nothing. This may sound self-promoting, but it comes from seeing the problems come across our desks time after time. Here’s an article that helps explain:

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2026/05/01/those-simple-diy-wills-can-create-costly-issues-for-florida-families/89861830007/ #

DIY estate planning in Florida can lead to costly problems for families. Learn why generic wills may not protect your assets.

05/10/2026

05/07/2026

Hey Scott! What’s a “Pour-Over Will”?

A pour-over will is a special type of will that works together with a revocable living trust as part of an estate plan. It basically acts like a “safety net” for assets that were not transferred into your trust during your lifetime.

When someone creates a revocable living trust, they usually retitle many of their assets — such as bank accounts, investments, or real estate — into the name of the trust. In many cases, we advise all or most assets to be titled in the trust or to list the trust as beneficiary. The trust then controls how those assets are managed during life and distributed after death. However, people sometimes forget to transfer certain assets into the trust, or they acquire new property later and never retitle it.

That is where the pour-over will comes in.

The pour-over will states that any assets still owned in your individual name at the time of your death should “pour over” into your trust. Once transferred into the trust, those assets are distributed according to the instructions already written in the trust agreement.

For example, if a person creates a trust but forgets to place a savings account into it, the pour-over will directs that the savings account be transferred into the trust after death.

When Solkoff Legal creates a trust for a client, we provide a written funding plan each time. Each client receives written instructions on how each asset can be retitled. We can do more when needed. But still, we have clients who have done everything right but there is still an asset left outside of the trust. It may be an unplanned asset like an inheritance or a settlement or perhaps an account long-ago lost but that has resurfaced.

A pour-over will does not avoid probate for assets left outside the trust. Those assets may still need to go through the probate process before they can be transferred into the trust. However, the pour-over will helps ensure that all of your assets ultimately follow one coordinated estate plan instead of being distributed under inconsistent rules or outdated beneficiary designations.

In many estate plans, the trust is the primary document, and the pour-over will serves as an important backup protection. For most, when trusts are used right, the pour-over will is never used.

05/05/2026

For Teachers’ Appreciation Week, Solkoff Legal is giving ten percent off ALL consultations, estate planning and long-term care planning to teachers or retired teachers who make their appointment this week. Thank you teachers!

05/01/2026

Solkoff Legal, P.A. Announces the Addition of Attorney Jacob Solkoff.

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I announce that my son, Jacob Solkoff, has joined Solkoff Legal, P.A. as an attorney.

Jacob’s decision to enter the field of elder law reflects a deep commitment to helping families navigate some of life’s most important and challenging transitions. At Solkoff Legal, our mission has always been to protect seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families through thoughtful planning and compassionate advocacy. Jacob shares these values and brings with him a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

This moment is particularly meaningful to me personally. My father helped pioneer the field of elder law, and it has been one of the great honors of my life to continue that legacy. Welcoming Jacob into the firm represents the continuation of a three-generation commitment to serving our community with integrity, knowledge, and care.

Jacob will be working closely with our team in all aspects of elder law, including estate planning, asset protection, and public benefits planning. I am confident that our clients and referral partners will find him to be thoughtful, responsive, and dedicated.

Please join me in welcoming Jacob to the firm.

You can learn more about Jacob here:

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...

04/15/2026

It was a special day in the office today. Jacob Solkoff, son of Scott Solkoff and grandson of Jerome Ira Solkoff, was sworn in as a Member of The Florida Bar. Jacob currently practices law in Boston, Massachusetts. Jacob’s grandmother, Doreen Solkoff, was present and his sister, Lola. Also present were Scott and the Solkoff Legal team. Jacob was surprised by Heather Samuels showing up. Heather was Jacob’s babysitter before she became an Elder Law Attorney. Heather and Jacob had the honor of her notarizing Jacob’s Oath of Attorney. Proud smiles all around!

04/02/2026

Most families don’t realize the financial risk of long-term care until it’s already happening.

A single long-term care event can erode a lifetime of savings far faster than most families expect.

And by the time the need becomes urgent, many families discover that traditional estate planning alone doesn’t protect what they worked so hard to build.
That’s why planning early makes all the difference.

In this live webinar, Scott M. Solkoff, Co-Founder of Solkoff Legal and one of Florida’s leading Elder Law attorneys, will explain how families can protect their savings before long-term care becomes unavoidable.

Join our webinar:
📅 April 2, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
💻 Live Webinar | Free Registration

Learn how proactive families plan ahead to protect their financial future.
🔗 Register today

03/31/2026

Most families don’t realize the financial risk of long-term care… until it’s already happening.

By the time care becomes necessary, families are often forced to make rushed decisions about savings, property, and long-term financial security.

The reality?
Traditional estate planning alone usually isn’t enough to protect assets from long-term care costs.

That’s why proactive families are planning earlier.
In this free live webinar, you'll discover:

✅ The real financial impact of long-term care
✅ Why many families unknowingly rely on the most expensive payment option
✅ The common gaps in traditional estate planning
✅ How early legal planning can help protect lifetime savings

This session is designed for families, adult children helping aging parents, and professionals who advise them.

Led by Scott M. Solkoff, Certified Specialist in Elder Law and one of the most recognized attorneys in the field.

📅 April 2, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
💻 Free Live Webinar

Seats are limited.
👉 Save your spot

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9517733440872/WN_0r-bDg3mTeSO_y-p9HGz_g

03/30/2026

We are proud to present Scott Solkoff’s selection as a speaker at the Florida LawCon 2026 program. For lawyers interested in registering, go to https://www.floridalawcon.com/.