Experienced, knowledgeable, reputable. Listed among Top 50 Women and Top 100 Attorneys in FloridaWe help you PRESERVE your assets from financial erosion due to a long term illness.We help you create your Estate Plan, and PASS ON your estate through Probate & Trust Administration
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me and my credentials as a Elder Law and Special Needs Attorney and founder of the Law Office of Emma Hemness located in Brandon, near Tampa Florida. We focus on Planning, Protecting and Preserving those things that are most important to you and your loved ones.
If you have aging parents or a loved one with a intellectual disability, then you have come to the right place. Our law firm only practices in the field of Florida Elder Law. We handle matters related to Medicaid, Veterans Benefit, and SSI qualification. We advise clients of all ages and wealth about what is best for their estate planning needs: a Will or a revocable living trust. We prepare necessary Florida documents such as Durable Power of Attorney and Advance Directives involving end of life care. In addition to being your attorney for a probate or trust administration, our firm is frequently hired in contested matters such as guardianship and probate litigation. We also protect our clients against elder exploitation and abuse. If a person needs a special needs trust due to a personal injury settlement or medical negligence settlement, we are here to help. We can also provide planning opportunities to allow you to look ahead into the future with certainty if you are concerned about outliving your money due to a long term illness. We discuss how your hard-earned assets can be sheltered legally through specialized long term care asset protection trusts.
If you need skilled and knowledgeable elder law attorneys, please consider us. We are here to help you with your aging loved ones or vulnerable disabled person. In the meantime, please look at over 100 video FAQs on our website, www.hemnesslaw.com to help you find immediate answers to your concerns.
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Practice areas
Elder Law is a highly specialized area of law dedicated to addressing the unique legal needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities. It may include obtaining government assistance benefits such as Medicaid and Veteran's benefits to defray the cost of a long term illness, such as Alzheimers. Elder Law also includes guardianship proceedings for those who are mentally impaired and need protection from others who may exploit their vulnerability.
Estate planning for persons of all ages includes legal documents which protect you, your spouse and your children while alive, as well as protect their inheritances following your demise. Probate avoidance and estate tax minimization are key objectives. Estate plans may be a Will or Living Trust. But, everyone should also have a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Surrogate Designation and Living Will. Probate may be necessary as a part of Estate Planning with only a Will.
Law Office of Emma Hemness PA
309 N. Parsons Avenue
Brandon, FL, 33510
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1995 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 50 Lawyers in Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay Magazine | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers in Florida | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2016 |
Member of the Year | Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Super Lawyer in Elder Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer in Elder Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer in Elder Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Top 50 Women Attorneys in Florida | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Member of the Year | Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | 2011 |
Super Lawyer in Elder Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Super Lawyer in Elder Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2009 |
Member of the Year, Florida Chapter | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | 2008 |
Certified Elder Law Attorney | National Elder Law Foundation | 2005 |
Board Certification in Elder Law | Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Board Certified Elder Law Attorney | Law Office of Emma Hemness PA | 1998 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Special Needs Alliance | Member | 2007 - Present |
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 2000 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1995 - Present |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | Member | N/A |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | President | 2015 - 2015 |
Better Living for Seniors of Hillsborough County | President | 2011 - 2012 |
Medicaid Committee, Elder Law Section | Co-Chair | 2010 - 2013 |
West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging | Chair | 2009 - 2012 |
Elder Law Section, Florida Bar | Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Florida Southern College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Annual Update | Medicaid Planning | 2015 |
Certification Review Course in Elder Law | Medicaid | 2012 |
AFELA UnProgram | Hot Topics in Medicaid Reform | 2011 |
Certification Review Course in Elder Law | Medicaid | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Protecting Assets for Your Spouse whose is Ill. | Asset protection accomplished |
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Attorney Emma Hemness is an excellent attorney in the Tampa, Florida, area. Emma understands the unique needs of the seniors and their families needing long term care assistance and has significant experience helping seniors and their families in the areas of elder law, estate planning, guardianship and probate. When I recommend an attorney in Tampa, I recommend Emma.
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