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Dec 13, 2024
Florida - Sarasota, Bradenton & Charlotte Counties
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At Martella Law, we are committed to providing expert legal services to families, individuals, and businesses. Our approach is rooted in understanding the unique needs of each client, ensuring that we offer tailored solutions for a variety of legal matters. Below is an overview of the core services we provide to help you navigate the complexities of estate planning, Medicaid, small business consulting, and more.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is essential for individuals and families who want to ensure their assets are protected and properly distributed. We assist in creating the five key documents that every family should have, especially if you have children, grandchildren, or loved ones you wish to safeguard. With our expertise, we help you plan for the future and ensure that your wishes are carried out exactly as you intend.
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Medicaid Planning
Understanding Medicaid's requirements and how to qualify for nursing home care can be overwhelming. At Martella Law, we focus on the financial aspects of Medicaid planning, guiding you through the necessary steps to ensure you meet the qualifications. We help families make informed decisions about how to protect assets while securing Medicaid benefits for long-term care.
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Small Business Consulting
Starting and running a small business can be a challenging task, and many entrepreneurs fall short of fully protecting themselves and their business. At Martella Law, we offer comprehensive small business consulting, advising business owners on how to properly structure their companies to ensure legal protection and financial stability. We help small businesses operate with the confidence that they are legally sound.
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Trust Administration
Trust administration is a critical process that involves managing and distributing the assets in a trust after the trust creator has passed away. This responsibility often falls to the trustee, and we provide guidance on how to properly manage and distribute assets according to the terms of the trust. Whether you are serving as a trustee or a beneficiary, we can help you navigate this important process.
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Probate Services
Probate is the legal process that occurs after someone dies in order to settle their estate and distribute their assets to heirs or beneficiaries. At Martella Law, we offer expert probate services, guiding families through the often complex and lengthy process. We help to minimize complications and ensure that your loved one's estate is handled with care and efficiency.
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How Our Clients Feel After Working with Us
At Martella Law, our clients' satisfaction is our top priority. Here’s what a few of them have said about their experience working with us:
Frinee Mattesich
“My husband and I had a complicated life, assorted properties, an ongoing construction business, interests and beneficiaries scattered around the globe. When we decided to create a Living Trust, we shopped for a pro to help us with the paperwork. After some false starts, we stumbled upon a real pro: Attorney Mark Martella. On the very first interview, he captured the essence of our life complexity and produced a complete and very professional document in record time. We are now moving confidently on to the next stage in our life. Thank you Mark!”
David Valentino
“Mr. Martella was generous with his time and took a genuine interest in our needs. His business acumen and experience were as valuable as his legal knowledge in helping us reach our goals. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm, especially to members of the local business community. I'm compelled to add that his office staff was friendly, responsive, and professional. Overall, an excellent experience.”
Harvey & Marianne Goldberg
“Mark did a terrific, totally thorough and comprehensive job with his deep knowledge and invaluable advice! We can't say enough positive about the personal care we received from the entire Martella Law Firm team as well as their efficiency and professionalism. We would highly recommend Mark Martella and The Martella Law Firm to anyone who is in need of estate planning.”
Don Deweese
“His expertise and guidance made this a very simple and easy process. He was there to answer all of our questions and kept us informed all along the way. We trust Mark and his team unconditionally.”
At Martella Law, we are here to guide you through every step of your legal journey. Whether you're planning your estate, navigating Medicaid eligibility, protecting your business, or dealing with probate, we offer the expertise you need to make informed decisions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you and your family.
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Advanced Care Planning 18245 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, Florida, 33954At Martella Law, we are dedicated to helping families prepare for when "life happens." We assist individuals and couples in transferring their hard-earned assets to loved ones and navigating end-of-life challenges for themselves and their parents.Areas of PracticeEstate PlanningWe offer solutions for those looking to protect their most important assets, namely their loved ones. Learn moreProbate ServicesWe help heirs navigate the court-supervised process of identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person to transfer to beneficiaries. Learn moreMedicaid PlanningWe focus on the primary financial considerations and requirements to qualify for Medicaid payments for nursing home care. Learn moreTrust AdministrationTrust administration ensures your assets are passed without needing to pursue the probate process for assets properly placed in a trust. Learn moreSmall Business ConsultingFrom helping you decide what type of entity you should be to ensuring your documents are in place, we assist budding entrepreneurs in pursuing the "American Dream." Learn moreMeet Mark MartellaMy passion lies in educating the public about the truth concerning proper estate planning to protect individuals and their families. I'm here to prepare you for when "life happens!"Contact UsI offer a complimentary, confidential consultation in person, or via Zoom or phone if that is more convenient. I am even willing to go to someones home or medical facility for a consult and document signing if they are unable to travel due to physical limitations.Please call Tara at my Port Charlotte office at 941-867-6865.I am conveniently located at:18245 Paulson Drive,Port Charlotte, FL 33954
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The bank is not going to foreclose on the mortgage immediately, and the credit card companies and hospitals may or may not have an enforceable claim against the estate. Once you have had an opportunity to catch your breath and get control of your emotions, we can sit down together and work out a plan regarding how to get your loved ones affairs in order and handle their estate in an organized and orderly fashion. Medicaid PlanningWe focus on the primary financial considerations and requirements to qualify for Medicaid payments for nursing home care. TOO OFTEN, the first time anyone thinks about how they are going to pay for nursing home care (also known as skilled nursing care), is when they, or a loved one, needs it. Most of us assume that we will go on living our relatively healthy lives and it is not something that we need to think about. At the Martella Law Firm, we strive to educate you on the requirements to meet Medicaid eligibility to cover nursing home expenses. We also partner with experts in the field to assist you and/or your loved one in processing the application, and preparing the legal documents necessary to get you qualified.Trust AdministrationTrust administration ensures your assets are passed without needing to pursue the probate process for assets properly placed in a trust. If you are a Trustee of a trust and have never had that responsibility before, it can truly be overwhelming. At the Martella Law Firm, we will hold your hand through the process and will guide you through what you need to do to make it as stress free as possible. Small Business ConsultingFrom helping you decide what type of entity you should be to ensuring your documents are in place, we assist budding entrepreneurs in pursuing the "American Dream." Many small business owners go on-line and form a business but do nothing more to protect themselves by properly acting like a corporation. If you havent followed the statutory requirements, you could expose your personal assets to business debts. At the Martella Law Firm, we strive to not only make sure you are properly formed, but also, that you maintain your company in conformance with the legal requirements, so that you dont expose yourself to a creditor piercing the corporate veil and going after your personal assets.Meet Mark MartellaMy passion lies in educating the public about the truth concerning proper estate planning to protect individuals and their families. I'm here to prepare you for when "life happens!" While I have been preparing estate planning documents for over 30 years, I never actually saw them in action until my experiences with my Mom. It was then that I realized their importance in making a very stressful time go more smoothly for the family members involved in a parents care. I have since decided to make it my mission to help as many people as I can to have the documents and plans they need in place, before an unexpected life event occurs and its too late. Learn more.Contact UsI offer a complimentary, confidential consultation in person, or via Zoom or phone if that is more convenient. I am even willing to go to someones home or medical facility for a consult and document signing if they are unable to travel due to physical limitations.Please call Tara at my Port Charlotte office at 941-867-6865. I am conveniently located at: 18245 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33954