Business Details
Trusted Elder Law & Estate Planning Services in Rockville, MD
Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers has dedicated over 30 years to providing tailored elder law and estate planning services. Our practice focuses on protecting clients' assets through Medicaid planning, veterans benefits advocacy, and customized trust creation while addressing long-term care needs. We combine deep legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help families navigate complex issues related to aging and incapacity. Our team prioritizes personalized service, ensuring each client's unique circumstances receive thorough attention.With offices across Maryland and Florida, we serve as trusted advisors in preserving generational wealth and securing comprehensive care plans. Our commitment extends beyond legal documents to include ongoing educational resources through workshops, videos, and publications. We distinguish ourselves through proactive strategies that prevent financial ruin from nursing home costs and ensure pets' futures are protected alongside human family members.
Services
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Asset Protection
Estate Planning
Living Wills
Probate
Powers of Attorney
Trusts
VA Benefits
Pet Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized elder law experience
- Our team develops personalized asset protection strategies
- We provide comprehensive guidance on Medicaid and VA benefits
- Our services include pet trust creation for animal lovers
- We maintain ongoing educational resources for clients
What people say
Professionalism
Empathy
Thorough
Highly recommend
Excellent service
Services
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses aging-related legal needs including long-term care planning, guardianship alternatives, and abuse prevention. We help clients navigate complex Medicaid regulations while protecting hard-earned assets. Our attorneys provide comprehensive solutions for clients facing dementia-related challenges and nursing home placement decisions.
Medicaid Planning
We develop strategies to qualify for Medicaid benefits while preserving family wealth through legal asset protection techniques. Our plans address nursing home costs, home equity protection, and spousal support considerations. We guide clients through the application process and ongoing compliance requirements.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives to ensure asset distribution according to client wishes. Our plans address probate avoidance, tax considerations, and multi-generational wealth transfer. We specialize in blended family dynamics and special needs provisions.
Pet Trusts
Our pet trust services ensure animal companions receive proper care through legally enforceable arrangements. We establish funding mechanisms and caretaker specifications while coordinating with overall estate plans. This service includes contingency planning for unexpected owner incapacitation.
VA Benefits
We help veterans and spouses access non-service-connected pension benefits for long-term care costs. Our specialists navigate the complex application process for Aid and Attendance benefits while ensuring compliance with asset and income requirements.
People
Mindy Felinton
Founder
Mindy Felinton has practiced elder law for over 30 years, specializing in asset protection and long-term care planning. She creates customized solutions for clients facing Medicaid challenges and multi-state estate issues. Her practice emphasizes compassionate guidance through complex legal processes.
Anita Levin
Client Services Director
Anita Levin brings elder care expertise from both dental healthcare and personal family experience. She focuses on client education about proactive planning after witnessing her father's financial challenges. Her background enhances our team's understanding of client needs.
Jill Diamond
Client Concierge
Jill Diamond provides client support with extensive knowledge of elder law and customer service. She serves as primary contact for client inquiries, ensuring clear communication throughout the planning process.
Kristin Veline
Client Services Coordinator
Kristin Veline combines museum education experience with elder law client coordination. She assists in explaining complex legal concepts through clear communication while managing client documentation needs.
Lexi
PAW Intern
Lexi provides office support while promoting pet-friendly workplace culture. Her role includes client greeting and administrative assistance, reflecting our commitment to animal companionship in elder care planning.
Questions
What elder law services do you provide?
We offer Medicaid planning, asset protection, nursing home cost strategies, veterans benefits assistance, and incapacity planning.
How can I protect assets from nursing home costs?
Our attorneys create customized plans using irrevocable trusts, Medicaid-compliant strategies, and legal frameworks to preserve wealth.
Do you help with pet estate planning?
Yes, we establish pet trusts ensuring your animals receive proper care and financial support after your passing.
Why hire an elder law attorney instead of DIY planning?
Our expertise prevents costly mistakes, ensures legal compliance, and creates comprehensive protection beyond basic wills.
What makes your firm different from other estate planners?
We combine 30+ years of experience with personalized service, ongoing educational resources, and pet protection specialization.
Reviews (5)
Todd DAiuto
Nov 07, 2019
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Mindy is an exceptional and caring attorney who assisted my 94 year mother in law with Estate, Will and Financial planning. My Mother in Law immediately liked and trusted her. She felt at ease with what must be an uneasy and frightening experience for an elderly person. Mindy always made herself available to answer any additional questions I had either via email or phone. I can't recommend her enough and I want to thank her for assisting my family...
Laurie McWright
Jun 12, 2019
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Mindy and her team did a great job of helping my family understand the legal aspects of protecting assets. She understood what we needed to accomplish and was extremely sensitive to our mom's perspective and helping her feel comfortable with the process. We really appreciated her and her team's professional, but caring approach.
Julia Day
Jan 16, 2019
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Mindy simplified the experience of preparing our family for dealing with aging parents. Mindy and her compassionate team helped with establishing an irrevocable trust, power of attorneys across all facets, and assuring wills were in order! In addition, years after the initial help, Mindy saved us so again in obtaining another copy of the documents misplaced in a move!! Amazing service paired with patience and kindness!!
Ari Citrin
Dec 13, 2018
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I met with Mindy recently. She was highly recommended by my divorce attorney. She helped to make sure that my children were protected in case something happens to me. There were many things that I hadnt even thought about when making my estate plan. Mindy was very professional and not at all a stuffy lawyer and was very knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend her to my friends.
Joan Lewis
Oct 19, 2018
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Mindy was recommended by our doctor and I'm so glad I found Mindy. She updated all Mom's end of life paperwork and set up trusts was well. She was knowledgeable, compassionate, and efficient. Every time I called or emailed for help she replied the same day. Mindy gave my family expert advice with kindness and understanding.
