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also known as Rep DeLoach, D. "Rep" DeLoach, III
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Great Help With Your Estate Plan and Elder Law Concerns:
I was fortunate to grow up in Pinellas County with my father as a well-known and respected attorney and community leader. When I started thinking about my own career, my father told me that he loved going to work every day and helping his clients the best way he could. With my father’s encouragement, my own passion for helping others and my love of creative problem solving, I knew that practicing estate planning and elder law was the career path for me. You will know I love my work as clients love working with us as well!
My estate planning and elder law practice is more than just my profession – it is my life’s passion. I understand the difficult decisions that my clients face when they are planning their estates, when they are experiencing health issues, and the affect their decisions have on their children upon their death. With the knowledge and the desire to help with the best solutions possible, I know that my clients are getting an estate plan that they, and their family, can rely upon to make sure they are provided for, their family is protected, and their legacy lasts for as long as possible.
I have been practicing law for almost 20 years and have seen a number of changes to our estate planning world. While estate taxes had been eliminated for many, I still saw problems occurring when a client died or became incapacitated. For years, I created my estate plans with a traditional “transaction” based mindset, where my clients paid for prepared documents and I provided them directions on how to “fund” their estate plan on their own. After seeing multiple problems occur with the “transaction” based mindset, I came to the conclusion that I should not just prepare a will or trust for my clients and expect the plan to work upon their death or incapacity. The reality is that the estate plan that actually works is where the attorney and client follow a clear process to create and implement a personalized estate plan together.
I take pride in giving each client personal attention, practical advice, timely assistance, and clear communication based upon their individual situation. We will take our time in discussing you, your family, your desires and your assets before deciding how to best proceed. I speak in plain English and know that you will understand the issues you face and how best to answer your concerns. Together, we will develop and implement an estate plan that follows your desires, protects you and yours heirs, and provides you piece of mind.
In choosing your estate planning and elder law attorney, you need someone with integrity, someone with the passion to help, someone friendly, and someone who you can rely upon to make the best decisions possible. I am certain you will find that working with me at DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.
Professional Achievements of Rep DeLoach:
§ Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law by the Florida Bar Association. Rep is one of 98 attorneys Board Certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar Association.
§ Author of 20 Ways to Protect your Estate in Florida.
§ Frequent lecturer to the public and other attorneys on estate planning and elder law issues.
§ Constant attendant of legal seminars to stay on top of the law and prevailing legal trends.
§ Member of Wealthcounsel, a national organization of professional estate planning attorneys.
§ Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
§ Member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.
§ Member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.
§ Member of the Board of Directors of Empath Choices for Care, a local not-for profit devoted to end-of-life decisions.
§ Former Executive Board member of SPCA Tampa Bay.
§ Former Board member of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce.
§ Actually returns your phone calls and e-mails.
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26 years | 1,000 cases
26 years | 1,000 cases
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
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Posted by Bonnie | March 21, 2017 | Estate Planning
Kind, Patient, Honest and Knowledgeable
I had been wanting to sit with someone to discuss estate planning and power of attorney, etc for a while now and had a ton of questions. My friend recommended Rep so I booked an appointment and came with my list. Rep was extremely kind and patient and took the time to explain how it all works and to ...
Posted by Daniel | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Rep Deloach saved my father and gave us all peace of mind.
Rep Deloach III came to my rescue. My father was in a nursing home that required in excess of $5,000 per month in treatment fees. My father's monthly income was only $1,800 and he was going through what was left of his savings to stay in this facility. I thought my father would be left broke and a...
Posted by John | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Highly Recommend – 5 stars!
Mary and I were thrown into panic mode when my Dad’s health suddenly declined terribly. We were immediately forced to find long term 24 hour nursing care for him. Dad lived in a small town across the state. We did not know where to begin. We contacted Rep DeLoach’s office and there was no delay in...
Posted by Jim | February 17, 2017 | Elder Law
Excellent experience!
I consulted with Rep DeLoach regarding some elder law questions that i had. He gave me answers to my questions and was clearly more concerned with giving me the advice I needed rather than in generating fees. I appreciated his congenial and straight forward approach, and based on my experience would ...
Jim, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Our first goal is to help in any way we can. If we get hired, even better. It is never easy to deal with an aging loved one and we were glad to be here as a resource. Rep
Posted by Phillip | February 17, 2017 | Medicaid & Medicare
Knowledgeable!
In trying to assist my in-laws with getting on Medicaid, Rep was very helpful and understanding.
So glad to have been able to help and answer your questions! Nothing about working with aging loved ones is easy, so I was just glad to help.
"Rep and his firm are dedicated to their clients, and ensuring they have a great experience with the firm is always top of mind for him and his team. If any of my friends or family members were in need of a Florida estate planning lawyer, I would send them to Rep without hesitation."
"As an attorney, I am very picky with the attorneys I hire or endorse. Rep was a pleasure to work with, and his office was attentive and courteous. Estate planning is a sensitive area, and Rep explained everything clearly. I would highly recommend him and his office."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rep Deloach is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and hard working attorney. He has handled many Probate, and Elder Law matters for my nursing home abuse clients. They have all spoken very highly of the work that Rep has performed for them."
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. Rep DeLoach certainly lives up to his credentials and exceeds expectations. Not only is he carrying the torch for one our community's top law firms, but his expertise, knowledge, and professionalism set the standard for others to emulate. I believe that Rep DeLoach not only provides a top level of expertise, but also a grounded sense of compassion, empathy, and ability to understand and relate to his clients in order to best guide them through what can be murky and complicated issues in Estate Planning/Probate, Elder Law, and Medicare/Medicaid issues."
"I endorse attorney DeLoach for his work in Elder Law and Estate Planning. I would not hesitate to recommend a client to him."
"I have known and worked with Mr. DeLoach for many years. He consistently demonstrates himself as an intelligent, experienced, and dedicated elder law attorney. I endorse Mr. DeLoach without question."
"Rep is my go to guy for estate planning, elder law, probate and all related legal areas. With the utmost confidence in his acumen and abilities, I refer individuals to him."
"Rep truly is one of the very best and most impressive lawyers in this community; he has earned the respect of both lawyers and clients alike, for good reason. He truly is an asset to this community."
"Rep cares for his clients and treats them like family. He is one of a select few Board Certified Elder Law attorneys in Florida and puts that expertise to good use creatively solving elder law issues. I wholeheartedly endorse Rep."
"Dennis Reppard DeLoach, III ("Rep") is one of the few elder law attorneys who implements Life Care Plans for his clients and their families. With the support of his team, he meets clients whenever and where ever is necessary, even if they require assistance outside the normal work day. His passion is helping people and it shows. I endorse attorney, Dennis Reppard DeLoach, III for all your estate planning, elder law, and/or Medicaid planning needs."
"I endorse D. "Rep" DeLoach III for Estate Planning and Elder Law matters. Mr. DeLoach is one of 100 attorneys in Florida who are Board Certified in Elder Law. Mr. DeLoach's expertise in Elder Law enables him to effectively address the unique needs of each individual client."
"I endorse this lawyer highly. Mr. Deloach is one of the most knowledgeable people I know to handle probate and estate planning matters. While I handle estate planning matters in my practice, I make sure that any probate issues go to him because I trust that he will treat his clients right and do the best job possible for them. In short, a great attorney."
"Rep is known throughout the state of Florida as being very knowledgeable in estate planning and elder law. He has conducted Florida Bar seminars for experienced attorneys in these two practice areas. He has personally advised me in two procedural areas that I needed help with. I find him very approachable and very generous with his knowledge. I do not hesitate to refer clients in the St. Petersburg area to him."
"Rep has all the attributes one wants in a lawyer - integrity, honesty, intelligence, and a charming personality. He is well-versed in his areas of practice and is a very good person. I consider it an honor to know Rep and to be his friend."
"I've referred multiple family members to Rep for Estate planning and Medicaid planning. He knows his stuff and "bedside" manner is excellent."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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