Gateway Women’s Club

GATEWAY WOMEN’S CLUB WELCOMED BETH PRATHER, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

STEPHANIE MENA

Beth Prather is associated with the firm Schoenfeld Kyle and Associates LLP. She has been practicing law since 1993. Prather is an elder law attorney. As such, she is an advocate for older adults, the disabled and also supports family and loved ones of elderly clients. Elder law attorneys deal with a wide range of legal matters that affect the elderly. These often include estate planning documents, guardianship, probate and trust administration, and issues surrounding long-term care.

Prather graduated from Emory University in 1982, Phi Beta Kappa, obtained her MBA from Nova University in 1988 and her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of Maine in 1992. She is board certified in elder law by the Florida Bar and is accredited by the Veterans Administration. Her practice concentrates in the areas of life care planning, probate, guardianship, Medicaid, VA planning and estate planning. Prather is accredited with the Veterans Administration and is a member of LCPLFA, NAELA, AFELA, the Florida and Lee County Bar Associations and the Florida State Guardianship Association and its Southwest Florida Chapter.

Prather is past president of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, past president of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and past chair of the Elder Law Certification Committee of the Florida Bar. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Lee County Bar Association. She was named as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine in 2008 to 2020.

Some of the legal solutions offered by elder law attorneys include Estate Planning, Guardianship, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Durable Power of Attorney Documents. The firm also provides help for those who need assistance with caring for a loved one’s facing long-term care issues, or the parents and grandparents of special needs children and provides guidance through difficult times.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elder Law Include

1. What is an Elder Law Attorney?

An elder law attorney is an advocate for older adults and the disabled. Additionally, they also support the family and loved ones of their elderly clients. Elder law attorneys deal with a wide range of legal matters that affect the elderly including estate planning documents, guardianship, probate and trust administration, and issues surrounding long-term care.

2. Why do I need an Elder Law Attorney?

An incorrect word or oversight in these matters can mean the difference between a good result and a legal nightmare. You should always consult legal counsel when dealing with elder law issues.

Prather presented the women at the meeting with the guide: Definitions of Estate Planning Documents as a helpful tool ready for completion prior to meeting with an elder law attorney regarding estate planning. This form helps identify areas you believe you need help or guidance.

Beth A. Prather may be reached at Schoenfeld Kyle & Associates LLP Attorneys at Law, 1380 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919 or by calling (239) 936-7200 or at http://www.trustska.com. She may also be reached at [email protected], (239) 333-1723.