Top Attorney – James T. Joiner – Diamond Member
Winter Haven FL WW/Press/– James T. Joiner Founding Attorney of the Law Office of James T. Joiner, P.A. is recognized as a Diamond Member in the Top Attorneys of North America 2021-2022 edition.
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The Law Office of James T. Joiner, P.A. is located in Winter Haven, Florida. They provide their clients fast, accurate and competent service when dealing with aging issues, such as Wills and Estate Planning, Medicaid Qualification, Guardianships and alternatives to Guardianship, such as Powers of Attorney and Living Wills, etc..
They also work to accomplish probating of estates in a speedy manner. At The Law of James T. Joiner, they will work with you to develop a comprehensive plan to address your legal needs, integrating your values and vision to help you achieve your goals.
James T. Joiner Founder of the firm, has been practicing law in Polk County Florida since 1972. In 1974 he formed James T. Joiner, P.A., specializing in Wills, Trusts, Probates, Guardianship, Medicaid Qualification, etc. The firm works to accomplish probating of estates in a speedy manner, so that the probate is properly managed and the assets turned over to the beneficiaries as quickly as possible.
James T. Joiner has been involved with Guardianship practice for over 30 years, and has gone into it as a major part of his practice for 25 years. He helps families take care of their loved ones in the least restrictive environment possible. If all other avenues of care have been exhausted, he will petition the Court for a determination of competency and if the party is not competent, he will proceed to get a permanent guardian appointed and advise the guardian on the legal ramifications and requirements are for maintaining the guardianship.
Mr. James T. Joiner has represented numerous guardians and has been a guardian himself. He can give both legal and practical advice to the family and the guardian on making their loved one’s life better and safer. He has worked with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, investment houses, brokerages, banks and others to make sure that the incompetent person is properly cared for and their assets are protected to help care for them in the best possible circumstances.
While the normal guardianship process can take up to 90 days to be completed, an Emergency Temporary Guardianship can be established, sometimes within a week or two to protect the incompetent person until a full determination can be made.
James Joiner aids families in maintaining assets for parents or relatives who have to get nursing home or assisted living care. Medicaid allows certain assets to be kept by patients and still qualify for Medicaid. Additionally, they allow certain payments to relatives for care provided to the patient both before and after going into a structured living arrangement. Medicaid allows certain trusts (Qualified Income Trusts and Special Needs Trusts) that allow the patient to keep some assets to help them during their lives and provide for the patient while they live under Medicaid. 
Mr. Joiner graduated from Samford University with a B.A., in History, 1969 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1972.
James T. Joiner is married to Judy S. Joiner and they have two sons, Travis S. Joiner and William T. Joiner.
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