Your Family, Our Team

At Britton G. Swank, P.A., our mission is to guide you in the right direction to help you provide for yourself and your loved ones no matter what the future holds.

What is an Elder Law Attorney?

Our practice areas include estate planning, guardianship, Medicaid and veterans benefits, probate, and trust administration.

Why choose an Elder Law Attorney?

Doesn’t it make sense to do your planning with someone who knows about the issues you may face in the future? We think the answer to that question is yes.

Why do I need an attorney at all?

The bottom line is that some of the most costly cases we handle come from dealing with the effects of people who engage in legal self-help.

Our Mission

Our mission is to guide our clients in the right direction to help them provide for themselves and their loved ones no matter what the future holds.

Whether you are planning for your future, assuming legal control of an incapacitated loved one’s care and finances, planning for a loved one’s long-term care expenses, or navigating the legal issues following a loved one’s death, our goal is to ensure you and those you love are cared for. We want you to feel good about your future and the future of your loved ones, and help give you the comfort of knowing you are prepared.

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Our Practice Areas

Life isn’t always smooth sailing and it’s easy to feel adrift when facing aging-related issues. The firm of Britton G. Swank, P.A. is skilled at providing legal assistance to older adults and people of all ages preparing for the future.

Estate Planning

At Britton G. Swank, P.A., we devote a significant portion of our practice to estate planning. We believe in taking the time to understand each client’s unique needs and goals and tailoring estate plans and documents to provide peace of mind for the future.

Guardianship

When a loved one is unable to care for themselves and has no estate planning documents, or refuses to cooperate with the person appointed in their estate planning documents, guardianship may be necessary. We can help you determine when a guardian should be appointed to watch over that person’s financial and personal affairs.

Medicaid Planning & Asset Protection

Florida has several Medicaid programs to help individuals who reside either at home, in a nursing home, or other facility. Each person’s needs and financial situation is different. Knowing which benefits a person may be eligible for is key to trying to ensure assets are not depleted to pay for long-term care.

Nursing Home Medicaid

When a loved one requires skilled nursing home care, most families face the challenge of how to pay for that care. Long-term skilled care in a nursing home can exceed $100,000.00 per year. Britton G. Swank, P.A. can design a strategy to create financial eligibility for nursing home Medicaid, which is a significant financial resource to help pay for this type of care.

Veterans Benefits

Veterans benefits can help pay for the long-term care costs of a veteran, or their surviving spouse, who is struggling financially. Attorney Britton G. Swank can help determine who is eligible for these benefits.

Probate & Trust Administration

The law firm of Britton G. Swank, P.A. is committed to helping clients overcome issues that arise following a loved one’s death. Probate is a court process that generally occurs when a person dies with an asset in their name alone. Remember, probate can happen whether a person dies with or without a Will. We can determine whether probate is necessary and, if so, which type of probate process is the best fit. While a properly funded Trust can help avoid probate, Trustees still have important legal obligations under the Trust terms and Florida law. We provide guidance to Trustees to help them satisfy their Trust administration duties with confidence.

Floridians over 65

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Florida's Elderly Population Rank

# 1

Average Monthly Cost of A Nursing Home

$ 9000

Client's Testimonials

We strive to be approachable and reachable and maintain communication with our clients. We value clients and works relentlessly to achieve excellent results.

“Britton Swank and her office provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details in helping my parents with their wills/trusts and the execution of them after their sudden death. Britton’s attitude to the work, her compassion and her in-depth knowledge is impressive. Not only was she there for my parents but also for myself and my siblings during the difficult time after their passing. Requests were handled in a quick, efficient manner. The transition was spot on! We couldn’t have asked for a better attorney!”

Mary B.

Lehigh Acres, FL

“It is with great confidence that I can personally recommend Britton Swank for your estate planning needs. Her personal commitment to my family in securing my quality of life while living and the transfer of my estate to my son upon my passing has been very comforting to everyone concerned. I would highly recommend her to others as you plan for today, tomorrow, and your legacy.”

Pam A.

Fort Myers, FL

“Once I met with Britton Swank, a huge burden was lifted. She and her assistant not only walked me through the process, they were always available. I knew I was never alone and that gave me great comfort. Ms. Swank even met me at the bank on a Saturday morning when the branch manager was refusing me access to the safety deposit box even though I had all the court orders giving me full access.”

Dorothy M.

Lehigh Acres, FL

Our Team

Britton G. Swank, Esq

Attorney

Tricia Winterstein

Certified Paralegal/Florida Registered Paralegal

Peggy Polsinelli

Florida Registered Paralegal

Kelly Scagliotti

Florida Registered Paralegal

In the News

Swank Elder Law Videos, Podcasts, Articles & More

Britton Goodlad Swank was honored as the 2022 Chapter Member of the Year by the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

View the Seniors Blue Book of Florida: Lee & Collier Counties – #SBBUniversity Panel Discussion on Estate Planning and More!

Listen to the Big Lake Now “End of Life Planning” Podcast episode.

Watch Britton Swank being interviewed by a local journalist.

Wink News interview with our very own Elder Care Advocate and Fort Myers attorney Britton Swank on how we can recognize and support the caregivers in our family.

Seniors Blue Book interview with Amanda Barton

Caregiver Solutions interview with Marcia Teele

Medicaid Planning

Did you know that Medicaid Planners cannot give legal advice? We recommend reading the brochure on Medicaid Planning, and why you should consider working with an Elder Law Attorney.