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Geoff Hoatson, Esq. of Family First Firm® Offers Free Estate Planning Webinar

ORLANDO, Florida — Geoff Hoatson, Esq., CEO and Founder of Family First Firm®, specializing in all things elder law, announces a free online webinar, 5...

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September 30, 2022

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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September 15, 2022

2021 Pro Bono Service Awards featuring Attorney Beth Roland

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August 9, 2022

Change Is Good: Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys Transformed for Growth

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August 9, 2022

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

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August 9, 2022

WESH2 - Estate Planning Amid COVID 19

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August 9, 2022

WESH2 - Answering Questions About Elder Care

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Estate plans are for everyone, not just the rich

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

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VOTE NOW for 2022's Awesome Attorney Awards! Help Geoff get the recognition he deserves.

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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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CEO & Founder Geoff Hoatson featured in Florida Focus magazine

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