Your Family, Our Team

Our Mission

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. We want to help you control the assets you have, leave them to people and causes you care about, when you want, in the way you want. We can help you take care of yourself and those you love in the event of disability due to illness, injury or old age. No matter what risks unfold, we can help give you the comfort of knowing you are prepared. We want you to feel good about your future and the future of your loved ones.

Our Practice Areas

Looking for help paying for nursing home care?

When one of your loved ones needs skilled nursing home care, many clients face the challenge of how to pay for the care required. The rules for Florida…

Worried about protecting your assets?

You’ve worked hard all your life to acquire your assets. They need preservation and protection so that they can be utilized for a long time. Our recommendations are…

What documents should anchor your estate plan?

No matter your age or health, everyone of us over 18 should complete certain documents to protect yourself.

Could Veterans Benefits help you?

The VA provides a pension to eligible wartime veterans in need of financial help. Find out if you, or a surviving spouse is eligible.

Have you lost a loved one?

We can help you through this. Our firm can guide you through the probate or trust administration process.

What is guardianship?

Guardianship may be necessary when a family member is unable to care for himself or refuses to cooperate with the person appointed in their estate planning documents.

Why hire an attorney to help with Medicaid?

Non-attorney Medicaid planners cannot give legal advice. Elder law attorneys consider and discuss legal issues during the Medicaid planning process.

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.

View the Medicaid Planning Brochure

In The News

Swank Elder Law Videos, Podcasts, Articles & More

Florida Elder Law Attorneys 2022 Chapter Member of the Year

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

Learning From The Mistakes of Others: In case you were wondering why we think detailed client intakes are essential…”

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

End of Life Planning

Big Life Now Podcast

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

Watch the Swank Elder Law video with our Local Fort Myers journalist.

View the 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.

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

Learning From The Mistakes of Others: In case you were wondering why we think detailed client intakes are essential…”

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

End of Life Planning

Big Life Now Podcast

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

Watch the Swank Elder Law video with our Local Fort Myers journalist.

View the 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.

Floridians Over 65

(U.S. Census Bureau Estimate, July 2022)

Florida's Rank For Highest Elderly Population

(www.PewResearch.org)

Average monthly cost of a nursing home in Florida (as of August 1, 2022)

(FL DCF Program Policy Manual)

Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, Probate, and Trust Administration

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.

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Meet Our Team

Britton G. Swank

Attorney

Tricia L. Winterstein

Florida Registered Paralegal

Peggy Polsinelli

Florida Registered Paralegal

Learn More About Our Team

“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, 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, FL