The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan

by Kevin Fritz

Unlike other practice areas of law, Elder Law is mainly defined by the people it serves, concentrating on preparing for the needs of individuals as they age. This area of law has gained prominence over the past decade as baby boomers have begun to turn 65.

The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, which has been practicing in Oviedo since 1999, specializes in both Estate Planning and Elder Law. It is also the only law firm in the state with two attorneys – founders Peggy Hoyt and Randy Bryan – who are board certified in both Wills, Trusts, and Estates, and in Elder Law.

Within the firm’s Elder Law practice, The Law Offices of Hoyt and Bryan provides estate planning, long-term care planning, guardian advocacy, and navigation of benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, and military-based programs, as well as special needs and disability planning. Most notably, their Elder Law services focus on asset protection to meet long-term             care needs.

“The biggest financial risk we have in our retirement years is catastrophic long-term care,” says Randy.

Randy explains that the longer you wait to address long-term care, the more your options diminish, including being underwritten or simply not being able to afford the care.  

Many of Hoyt & Bryan’s clients fall under the Elder Law umbrella because of the large number of people who procrastinate their estate planning. Randy notes that many individuals spend more time planning vacations than on estate planning, which can directly affect their loved ones.

“People need to address what happens to all the people they love when they leave them behind,” he says.

The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan prioritize educating the community on their estate planning options and the array of legal implications as they age. Each month, the firm presents a virtual workshop that is free to the public, and periodic in-person workshops are held at One Senior Place in Altamonte Springs.

“Education has been our primary focus since day one,” says Randy. “Don’t assume anything. You must make an informed, educated decision about what is important for you and your family.