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Mindy Felinton
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Biography
Mindy Felinton is passionate about helping people, their loved ones and their pets with the complexity of legal issues facing an aging population. She has over 30 years of extensive legal experience in the areas of Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, estate planning, asset protection, revocable living trusts, last wills and testament, powers of attorney, health care proxy, nursing home law, special needs trusts, guardianships, elder law and pet trusts. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Maryland State Bar Association Estates and Trusts Section and Elder Law Section, The Florida Bar Trusts and Real Property Section and Elder Law Section.
Her personal approach to planning goes beyond mere legal document preparation. She invests the time necessary to understand individual circumstances, objectives and goals. Furthermore, she works closely with family members, domestic partners and others to facilitate a smooth transition for their loved one.
Prior to her focus on Elder Law and Estate Planning, Ms. Felinton was a Florida Assistant State Attorney and special prosecutor. Many of the animal abuse cases she handled have been featured on television, radio and in the international press.
Ms. Felinton gives back to the community by offering pro bono legal services to assist local charitable organizations. She volunteers with House with a Heart, a senior Hospice for dogs and cats. She also volunteers with The Senior Connection and makes weekly visits to a nursing home with her “two kids” dogs, Precious and Pumpkin, to the delight of residents. Ms. Felinton serves as Vice President of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and volunteers with Montgomery County Hospice on its Planned Giving committee. She has also served as Co-Chair for GROWS (Grass Roots Organization for the Welfare of Seniors). In addition to her charitable and volunteer work, Ms. Felinton lectures at the University of Baltimore Law School.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
70%
34 years | 560 cases
Estate Planning
30%
41 years | 870 cases
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 22 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers
One Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850
Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers
8115 Maple Lawn Blvd., Suite 350, Fulton, MD, 20759
Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers
70 SE 4th Ave., Delray Beach, FL, 33483
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
I cannot imagine a better attorney experience
I cannot imagine a better attorney experience than the one our family had with Mindy. She has such extensive expertise in elder law and SOLELY because of this our family was able to keep my mother in the wonderful nursing home she was in for close to 2 years before she passed away. This took a tre...
Posted by Richard | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Essential for Navigating Maryland Medicaid
I’ve been working with Mindy’s office for 3+ years on my sister’s elder law needs. These include preparation of end of life documents (will, trust, POA and health declaration), application for Maryland Medicaid, successful appeal of Maryland Medicaid’s denial of our initial application, and annual re...
Posted by Astrid Horn | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Top Notch Elder Law Attorney
It was very daunting understanding and having to take on this project of getting my husband eligible/approved for Medicaid Medical Assistance whilst in a nursing home, and at the same time protecting some personal assets I turned to the Felinton Law Firm and during the initial contact with Mindy I fe...
Posted by Ruben | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
The best attorney I've ever dealt with!
Mindy helped my parents in law place my grandmother in law in a nursing home without significant impact to their income. She assisted us in navigating the laws and making clear sense of what needed to happen. She provided the absolute best value and delivered services that were tuned to my personal s...
Posted by Eric | July 01, 2015 | Estate Planning
When Only the Very Best Will Do
In 2014, my 90 plus year old mother was in immediate need of an experienced and highly competent estate planner to assist in arranging her business and personal affairs. Although I am a licensed, practicing attorney, estate planning is not my area of expertise. I, however, know enough of the law on...
Mindy Felinton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mindy Felinton is one of the best elder law attorneys in the nation, licensed in several states. When I have a client in MD, DC or FL, I turn to Mindy to assist them."
"Mindy is a knowledgeable, compassionate lawyer who gives her all to her clients. She is a true advocate for her clients and is passionate about the practice of law. I hope to refer many Maryland clients to her!"
"I strongly endorse Mindy! She's a go-to attorney in Maryland and Florida for estate planning and elder law related issues! If you're looking for a caring and compassionate perspective, she's got it!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse Mindy for estate planning and elder law. I have known Mindy through the local bar for several years, and she definitely knows the ins and outs of elder law and estate planning, including providing Medicaid Planning, Veterans Benefits, Nursing Home Planning, Asset Protection, with the added bonus that she has offices in MD, DC, and FL."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mindy is very committed to her practice and is a real go-getter. I'd hire her if I had a need for elder law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mindy is highly regarded and considered one of the top professionals in the practice. She is a passionate advocate for her clients."
"Mindy is a seasoned attorney with a very high degree of skill and knowledge in elder law. She cares deeply about her clients as well, which helps to separate her from many other attorneys out there."
"Mindy is smart, through and on time. I refer all Maryland matters to her."
"I endorse Mindy; she is conscientious, skilled, and continues to seek out systems to better serve clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She endeavors to provide the best services to her clients. She stays abreast of legal knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer. She's forward-looking and innovative!"
"I am pleased to endorse Mindy. Mindy is one of our top "Expert's Expert” matters involving elder law, particularly for Maryland and Florida matters. Mindy has the ability to explain complex issues in an understandable manner. Although always precise in her legal analysis she somehow never fails to capture the human elements involved in elder care and elder law. I would not hesitate to recommend Mindy to a client or family member."
"Mindy Fellinton is well known and well respected as an estate planning and elder law attorney, not only in her community, but nationally. She is not only competent, but she is a concerned and caring professional."
"I endorse this lawyer because i have found her to be knowledgeable, honest, competent, and very helpful in her area of expertise, Elder Law. I would recommend her to anyone that needs assistance in Elder Law, or any other area of law that she practices. Her ability to help others and her concern for others sets her apart from other attorneys. I would highly recommend this attorney without reservation. Signed, Bruce Jay Toland, Esq."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for more than 30 years, I went to law school with her and know her to be a competent and skilled Elder Lawyer who I would recommend to my clients and family should they have the need."
"I endorse Mindy and her Elder Law practice. She understands the importance of keeping up with the changes in the law to provide the best service for her clients. She is an intelligent, hard-working attorney who I highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer, she is dedicated to her law practice and her clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mindy is a delight to work with it. She is competent and caring. She understands the law, but more importantly she cares deeply for her clients. I don't think she represents her clients, I think she adopts them."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Elder Law Presenter, Rockville Senior Center
2000
Volunteer of the Month, Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Work Experience
2003 - Present
President, Felinton Elder Law & Estate Planning Centers
1987 - 1992
Prosecuting Attorney, Palm Beach County, Florida
1981 - 1984
Prosecuting Attorney, Florida State Attorney's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
Court Appointed Special AdvisorVice President
2010 - Present
Hospice of Montgomery CountyPlanned giving committee
2006 - Present
House with a HeartDevelopment
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
National Care Planning Council
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Sample of Legal Cases
Medicaid Planning
We won and my client was approved for Medicaid
Education
1979
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
University of Maryland Law School
Pet trusts in Maryland
2012
Rockville Senior Center
How Am I going to Pay for Long Term Care?
2012
Pets and Planning
Pets and Planning
2012
Maryland State Annual State Bar Convention
Ethical Challenges When dealing with Clients with Diminished Capacity
2012
Elder Law for Estate Planners
The Intersection between Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning
2011
Third Annual WomenFest
Live a More Balanced and Fulfilled Life
2011
Medicaid: What You Need to Know
Medicaid: What You Need to Know
2011
Ethics Continuing Education Seminar
Managing Ethical Challenges with Elder Clients
2011
Caring for the Patient with Dementia
Caring for the Patient with Dementia
2010
Maryland Animal Law Section
Pet Trusts
2010
How to protect your assets from Nursing Home costs
Medicaid Planning
Publications
2012
Maryland State Bar Annual Convention
Ethical Challenges when Dealing with Clients with Diminished Capacity
2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS POTOMAC MARYLAND
Are you Prepared For Long Term Care
2012
Montgomery County Women's Bar Association Museletter
What every WOmen Needs to Know about the Importance of Long Term Planning
2011
Winter 2011 District 4 NAWJ newsletter
Judges, Are You Prepared?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
A POA has been signed for an elderly individual, without informing the individuals family, is this legal? if not, how can I fix?
17 Oct 2017
Q&A
Is it easier to redo or amend a will?
14 Jun 2014
Q&A
Can a non-driver buy a vehicle while in Medicaid spend-down mode without jeopardizing Medicaid eligibility?
21 Jul 2012