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Orlando, FL Elder Law Attorney Releases Book on How to Pay for Long-Term Care

ORLANDO, Florida—Elder law attorney Geoff Hoatson, CEO and Founder of Family First Firm®, the largest elder law firm in Florida, announces the release of his...

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Family First Firm Raises Donations for Oct. 8 Walk To End Alzheimer’s in Orlando

(ORLANDO, Florida) Employees from Family First Firm are raising donations for the Alzheimer’s Association. They will participate as the Always By Your Side Team in...

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September 29, 2022

Guardianship and Probate Attorney Haley Hestbeck Joins Family First Firm

ORLANDO, Florida – Geoff Hoatson, Attorney, Founder, and Owner of the Family First Firm – Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys, an Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid...

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Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys Ranks No. 2,571 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List

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WESH2 - Answering Questions About Elder Care

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Series on elder law will help seniors learn how to handle aging issues

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It's Official! Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys is one of the fastest growing law firms in the US!

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