CHARTING YOUR COURSE
A FREE ELDER LAW & LEGACY PLANNING WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 22, 2025
1-2:30 pm
3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
SEATING IS LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
Protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your legacy starts here. We’ll explain the essential legal tools every adult needs (and why!), how to protect your assets from the potential cost of long term care, how to avoid the most common mistakes we see people make, and the truth about probate. Presented by Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Ed Spinks, this workshop is an excellent first step in the estate planning process.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AT THIS EYE-OPENING WORKSHOP
Estate Planning Essentials
Learn the legal tools that every adult needs, regardless of age, income, or wealth.
Asset Protection
70% of those over age 65 will need long term care. Learn strategies for protecting your assets from the nursing home.
Mistakes to Avoid
We’ll go through several real-life scenarios to identify common mistakes people make in their plans, and how to avoid them.
The Truth About Probate
We’ll explain the probate and estate administration processes, and discuss strategies for probate avoidance in Florida.
meet the attorney
Ed Spinks, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney
Ed Spinks is a distinguished attorney specializing in elder law, with a wealth of experience and a commitment to advocating for the elderly and their families. As a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Ed brings expertise in the legal issues that impact seniors, including estate planning, long term care, guardianship, Veterans pension, and Medicaid planning.
Before practicing law, Ed joined the military at 17 years old, serving in the Gulf War. He was also certified as a Florida Firefighter/EMT and was employed by the Polk County Fire Dept. After graduating from the University of South Florida, he returned to military service as a Marine Corps officer and graduated from Florida State University College of Law. Ed Spinks retired from the United States Marine Corps after over twenty-five years of service. He is admitted to the Florida and Hawaii Bar association and has been practicing law since 2000.
Beyond his legal practice, Ed is an active member of the community. He frequently conducts seminars and workshops to educate seniors and their families about their legal rights and options in estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning. He serves with the Buddy Baseball League as a coach for the Pirates, a team his son William plays on. He also serves on the Hillsborough County Superintendent Advisory Committee and is active in the American Legion and VFW. He serves on the elder law and military affairs committee for the Florida Bar and is a member of the vestry at St Mark’s Episcopal Church.
With a career spanning over two decades, Ed has established himself as a trusted advisor and advocate in the elder law community.
Ed enjoys spending time with his two children, William and Lilly, and wife, Tina.
REGISTER NOW & SECURE YOUR SPOT
Learn how to leverage common elder law and estate planning tools to protect you, your loved ones, and your assets from the many uncertainties of the future. It’s about more than just what happens to your assets after you’re gone—it’s about making sure your financial and medical wishes can be carried out in the event of incapacity, and that your legacy is secure for generations to come. Register for our free workshop and take the first step towards peace of mind.