CHARTING YOUR COURSE
A FREE ELDER LAW & LEGACY PLANNING WORKSHOP
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AT THIS EYE-OPENING WORKSHOP
When to Consider a Life Care Plan
Whether you’re managing a crisis right now or planning ahead, we’ll help you understand when a Life Care Plan makes sense — and why waiting often costs more.
How to Navigate Care Options
Home care, assisted living, memory care, nursing facilities — we’ll break down the differences and walk you through how to evaluate the right setting for your loved one.
How to Pay for Long Term Care
We’ll cover Medicaid, Medicare, and private resources — and explain how to protect your assets while still qualifying for the benefits you’ve earned.
The Role of the Elder Care Coordinator
Most families don’t know this role exists. We’ll explain how having a dedicated care advocate on your team changes everything about how you navigate the system.
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.