Attorney Laura Sterling

Attorney Laura Sterling Attorney at Law based in Orlando, Florida, practicing Criminal Law, Guardianship Law and Estate Plann Special attention in law areas like:


CRIMINAL LAW:
1.

DUI
2. Drugs.
3. Sexual offense
4. Murder, among others. GUARDIANSHIP:
1. Plenary
2. Limited
3. Voluntary
4. Advocate

ESTATE PLANNING:
1. Wills
2. Living Wills
3. Power of Attorneys
4. Health Care Surrogates

Siempre contigo, sin fronteras.

**SE HABLA ESPAÑOL**

Many families think they can simply transfer their savings or sign their home over to their children right before applyi...
05/30/2026

Many families think they can simply transfer their savings or sign their home over to their children right before applying for long-term care. Florida audits your financial footprint going back exactly 5 years. Any cash gifts, asset transfers below market value, or uncompensated financial help can trigger a strict penalty period where you are completely disqualified from coverage 🏛️

⚖️ In this carousel, we break down the strict realities of Florida's 60-month Medicaid Look-Back Period and how the state calculates penalties for financial gifts in 2026.

Don’t let a past financial gift or a well-meaning gesture derail your long-term care. Contact our legal team today to conduct a comprehensive look-back audit and protect your family's legacy 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

Many families breathe a sigh of relief once their QIT is established and their monthly nursing home benefits are approve...
05/29/2026

Many families breathe a sigh of relief once their QIT is established and their monthly nursing home benefits are approved. The Truth: A QIT is purely a tool to solve an income problem. It does absolutely nothing to shield your real estate or life savings from being collected by the state after you pass away 🏛️

⚖️ In this post, we bust a critical myth regarding the limits of a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) and how Florida’s Medicaid Estate Recovery program actually works.

Don't let a temporary income fix leave your family home vulnerable to state recovery. Contact our legal team today to build a comprehensive, multi-layered asset protection strategy for 2026! 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

05/28/2026

Earning "too much" for Florida Medicaid shouldn't mean losing your life savings to a nursing home 🏥💼

Many families don't realize that while Medicaid is a federal program, individual states set their own financial limits. In Florida, the gross income cap is unyielding. Years ago, if an applicant's pension or Social Security put them even slightly over that cap, the answer was a cold "no", forcing families into private pay options that cost tens of thousands of dollars a month 🏛️

⚖️ In this video, Attorney Laura Sterling draws on her years of experience working inside nursing homes to explain the history and exact purpose of a Qualified Income Trust (QIT).

Are you trying to secure long-term care for a loved one but facing an income barrier? Contact our legal team today to correctly draft and implement a 2026 Qualified Income Trust 👩🏼‍⚖️

Not all Medicaid trusts are created equal. Knowing the difference between a QIT and an MAPT can save your family’s savin...
05/28/2026

Not all Medicaid trusts are created equal. Knowing the difference between a QIT and an MAPT can save your family’s savings 🏛️💼

The biggest mistake families make is trying to use the wrong legal tool at the wrong time. A Qualified Income Trust (QIT) is a financial emergency brake for right now if you are over the income limit. A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a long-term shield for your home and savings before you ever get sick.

⚖️ In this post, we break down the two most critical trusts used in Florida Medicaid planning and exactly when you need them.

Whether you need to qualify for nursing home care immediately or want to safeguard your legacy for the future, don't guess on the strategy. Contact our legal team today to draft the correct trust for your family's needs! 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

05/27/2026

Waiting until a medical crisis hits to protect your home or savings is the biggest mistake you can make 🏠⏳

If you or an aging parent are looking ahead to future long-term care, an MAPT is an incredibly powerful, irrevocable legal structure. It allows you to move investments or secondary properties out of your name so they don't count toward Florida's strict $2,000 individual Medicaid asset limit. But you cannot do this at the last minute 🏛️

⚖️ In this reel, we break down the mechanics of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) and why the state’s 60-month clock means you must act long before you think you need to.

Are you or an aging parent trying to qualify for Florida Medicaid in 2026? Contact our legal team today to secure a bold asset protection and income trust strategy 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

In 2026, Florida enforces a strict gross monthly income cap of $2,982 for long-term care Medicaid. If your checks total ...
05/23/2026

In 2026, Florida enforces a strict gross monthly income cap of $2,982 for long-term care Medicaid. If your checks total even slightly above this number, you face an automatic rejection—unless you establish and properly fund a QIT (also known as a Miller Trust) 🏛️💼

⚖️ In this carousel, we break down the mechanics of a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) and why the way you move your money matters just as much as the trust itself.

Are you navigating the 2026 Medicaid application process? Contact our legal team today to structure your trust correctly from day one 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

Whether you are looking into nursing home assistance for an aging parent or healthcare options for your children, the st...
05/22/2026

Whether you are looking into nursing home assistance for an aging parent or healthcare options for your children, the state uses completely different financial calculators. For long-term elder care, a single dollar over the hard income cap results in an automatic denial unless you have a specific legal structure in place. For families, the math shifts to the Federal Poverty Level 🏥

⚖️ In this carousel, we break down the strict 2026 Florida Medicaid income limits and why your eligibility depends entirely on the type of care you actually need.

Are you or an aging parent trying to qualify for Florida Medicaid in 2026? Contact our legal team today to secure a bold asset protection and income trust strategy 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747

05/21/2026

t’s a tough pill to swallow, but under Florida law, your beloved pets are legally classified as personal property... treated no differently than a bed, a desk, or a chair. However, just like you can fight for the bedroom furniture, you can advocate for your pets 🐾

⚖️ In this reel, Attorney Laura Sterling takes you along on her 6:00 AM morning walk with her pups, Lucy and Snoopy, to explain the realities of dividing pets in a Florida divorce.

Are you facing a divorce and worried about losing your pets in a property split? Contact our legal team today for a bold, strategic approach to protecting your four-legged family members 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

The court doesn't measure love... it measures logistics 🐕🐈‍⬛When a relationship ends, the emotional bond you share with ...
05/20/2026

The court doesn't measure love... it measures logistics 🐕🐈‍⬛

When a relationship ends, the emotional bond you share with your cat or dog feels like the most important factor in the world. The Truth: In Florida, emotion is not a statutory factor. Because the law classifies pets strictly as property, a judge cannot rule based on who "loves" the animal more. Instead, they look at the cold, hard paper trail of who acquired and maintained the asset 🧾

Worried about losing your pet in a property split? Contact our legal team today to protect your pet’s future. 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

05/20/2026

If you want a pet-sharing schedule in Florida, you have to write the rules yourself 📝

Because judges legally treat pets like furniture, they won't build a custody schedule for you. If you want to protect your four-legged family member, you and your ex must voluntarily put it in writing. Once signed, notarized, and properly incorporated into your Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, it transforms into an ironclad, enforceable contract 🏛️

⚖️ In this reel, we break down how to draft a Pet Agreement that a Florida court will actually honor and enforce in 2026.

Protecting your pet's future? Contact our legal team today to ensure your 2026 Pet Agreement is legally secure 👩🏼‍⚖️

The Florida court rule that every pet owner needs to know before getting a divorce 🏛️Under Florida case law, trial judge...
05/19/2026

The Florida court rule that every pet owner needs to know before getting a divorce 🏛️

Under Florida case law, trial judges are explicitly stripped of the authority to grant pet visitation or use a "Best Interests" standard for animals. To the court, it’s strictly about ownership and equity. However, the law does leave an open door for smart, proactive pet parents. While a judge won't order a pet schedule, they will enforce one if you and your ex voluntarily write it into your Marital Settlement Agreement 📝

⚖️ In this carousel, we break down the absolute legal standard for pet-sharing in Florida and how a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) can save you from a devastating property ruling.

Don’t risk losing your pet to a rigid property split. Contact our legal team today to draft a 2026 Pet-Sharing Agreement that works for your whole family 👩🏼‍⚖️
☎️: 407-545-4747.

Address

200 S Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL
32807

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1am

Telephone

+14072051445

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Attorney Laura Sterling posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Attorney Laura Sterling:

Shortcuts

Share

Category