Walt Shurden Elder Law

At the Law Office of Walter B. Shurden, we are dedicated to providing smart and effective solutions for the long-term care and estate planning needs of seniors and their families. We understand that planning for the future can be a daunting task, and that many seniors are unwilling to start the process until a crisis arises. However, by waiting too long, valuable opportunities for preserving assets and ensuring financial stability can be lost. That's why we are committed to helping our clients plan for the future, both years in advance and in their hour of need.

Our Practice Areas

Our practice is focused on two main areas: estate planning and Medicaid eligibility.

In the area of estate planning, we advise healthy and able seniors on their options for protecting their assets and providing for their loved ones. We also work with clients who have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, helping them to create a plan that addresses their unique needs and concerns. And for families with a loved one suffering from dementia or other early-stage cognitive decline, we draft incapacity and end-of-life documents to provide peace of mind and security.

In the area of Medicaid eligibility, we help seniors and disabled Floridians to qualify for benefits that will pay for long-term care. Whether you are a married couple, elderly single resident, or disabled senior, we can help you restructure your estate to meet the financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid. With our guidance, you can get the help you need to pay for long-term care, while protecting the assets on which you rely.

Our Services

At the Law Office of Walter B. Shurden, we pride ourselves on providing personalized and compassionate service to each and every one of our clients. We understand that every situation is unique, and we take the time to get to know you and your family, so that we can develop a plan that meets your specific needs and goals.

Our services include:

• Asset protection: We help you to restructure your income, property, and assets in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits and protect the assets on which you rely.
• Estate planning: We advise healthy and able seniors on their estate planning options, and help clients who have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition to create a plan that addresses their unique needs and concerns.
• Incapacity and end-of-life planning: For families with a loved one suffering from dementia or other early-stage cognitive decline, we draft incapacity and end-of-life documents to provide peace of mind and security.
• Medicaid eligibility: We help seniors and disabled Floridians to qualify for benefits that will pay for long-term care, restructuring their estates to meet the financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid.
• Probate and estate administration: We help families navigate the probate process, ensuring that the wishes of their loved ones are carried out and their assets are distributed according to their wishes.

Our Team

Walt Shurden, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney: With over 24 years of experience, Walt is dedicated to helping seniors and disabled persons with their Medicaid eligibility and estate planning needs. He is a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, and has served on the Board of two nonprofit organizations in Pinellas County, as well as the CLE committee of the Florida Bar.

Jennifer Ake, Medicaid & Probate Paralegal: Jennifer has been working with Walt since 2004, and is the firm's Medicaid and Probate Paralegal. She handles the day-to-day administrative tasks of the firm, and is committed to providing compassionate and personalized service to each and every one of our clients.

Get Started Today

Don't wait until it's too late to start planning for the future. Contact the Law Office of Walter B. Shurden today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and get the help you need to pay for long-term care.