While the details of divorce, adoption, dependency, and guardianship demand the services of a skilled legal practitioner, the emotional aspects require that they are also a compassionate individual. Akerman offers a team of family lawyers who have a deep commitment to helping their clients resolve matters in a way that safeguards their material well being, and their spiritual comfort as well. This commitment is particularly applicable where the interests of children are concerned. We also have a broad-based practice in family law including elder law and alternative relationships.

Premarital Agreements

Dissolution of marriage

Adoption

Names changes and dependency

Wills and trusts

Special needs trusts

Durable financial powers of attorney

Advance directives for health care

Guardianships and conservatorships

Probate and trust administration

Long-term planning for care

Tax issues

Sales to defective grantor trusts

Private annuities

Self-canceling installment notes (SCIN)

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