Carol Johnson Law Firm, P.A. is a full-service law firm practicing in South Carolina and Florida, specializing in elder law, estate planning, and advocacy for disabled and elderly clients. The firm stands out for its dedicated focus on the ever-changing regulatory and tax requirements affecting estate planning, special needs trusts, and government benefit eligibility.
The firm provides personalized legal representation for parents and caregivers, and disabled individuals, with a strong emphasis on special needs planning and wealth management. With deep expertise, the attorneys regularly support community groups by presenting seminars on estate planning and special needs legal topics. The firm is committed to helping clients navigate complex areas like Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI eligibility, guardianship, and probate matters.
Services Offered
- Elder law
- Estate planning
- Wealth management
- Advocacy for the disabled
- Advocacy for the elderly
- Supplemental Needs Trusts (third-party trusts)
- Self-settled Special Needs Trusts
- Joinder Agreements for Pooled Trusts
- SSDI, Medicaid, and SSI eligibility determination advocacy
- Advance directives
- Wills and will-substitutes
- Will and trust amendment and restatement
- Guardianship proceedings
- Probate and trust administration
- Business transactions
- Contract disputes
- General civil matters
- Family court mediation
- Real estate transactions
The firm serves clients in South Carolina and Florida and supports both English-speaking individuals and businesses. Attorney Carol Johnson is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has been recognized for community service, including her work with the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation Community Law Program.
