Help Today To Protect You And Your Family Tomorrow
The Law Offices of Michelle R. Hollister, PA is a boutique law firm dedicated to the legal issues associated with aging and estates. I have practiced law for over 25 years, concentrating in the inter-related fields of estate planning, elder law and guardianships.
I am board-cerified as an elder law specialist by the Florida Bar. This is not just a title, but a recognition of my in-depth knowledge and decades of experience with issues such as wills, trusts and Medicaid planning. Read more about my credentials:
A Certified Elder Law Attorney For South Florida
My practice is located in Boca Raton and I counsel individuals and families throughout the tri-county area. I have found that my clients truly appreciate the time and effort put into every aspect of their estate plan. My attention to detail and ability to resolve complex and urgent problems is a product of my 25-plus years of focusing on this niche area of the law. On a daily basis, I am helping clients throughout South Florida to:
- Create wills and estate planning documents
- Assert guardianship over a family member who needs supervision and assistance
- Plan ahead to arrange for quality nursing home care
- Salvage family wealth when Medicaid eligibiity rules threaten to drain the estate
I welcome people of all ages and all walks of life who need professional guidance for these important preparations and interventions.
Tap Into A Wealth Of Experience
In addition to my law degee, I hold a Master’s in Business Administration. That background helps me guide clients in the financial decisions involved with estate planning long-term care planning. I am a member of the Elder Law Section of th Florida Bar, as well as the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section. Since 2016, I have been board certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar.
Guardianship law is a particular strength for me. I began my career as a probate staff attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Florida, later promoted to Court Probate & Guardianship Counsel and then to Director of Probate, Guardianship and Mental Health Services for the Circuit Court. That culminated in my appointment by Florida Gov. Jeb Bush as Executive Director of the Statewide Public Guardianship Office in Tallahassee. As executive director, I was asked to advise and develop strategies for improving advance directives in Florida, and continued to serve in that role under Governor Charlie Crist. I also served two terms on the Board of Directors of the National Guardianship Association, including a stint as president.
I have served on numerous national and state work groups, and I’ve been invited to speak throughout Florida and across the country. One of my proudest moments was in 2011 when I had the privilege of testifying before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging,
Make Plans To Make Plans
I invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss wills, guardianship, Medicaid planning and all the associated issues your family may be facing. I am here to help protect you and your loved ones. I can meet you at my Boca Raton office or if you prefer I can come to your home in the South Florida area.
Call me today at 561-401-0743 or contact me by email. I look forward to helping you find solutions.