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Michelle Tuschinski

DSK Law

Michelle Tuschinski

DSK Law

Michelle Tuschinski

DSK Law

Michelle Tuschinski is an experienced Trust and Estates attorney with a passion for the law and an intellectual desire to safeguard individual and business wealth. As a highly skilled and conscientious attorney, she concentrates her practice on providing middle class families access to the wealth planning elements previously considered exclusive only to the rich.

Michelle is a 2005 graduate of Florida State University College of Law. There she was selected for Law Review and graduated with distinction. She is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Texas, and Florida.

Michelle’s career started with estate planning where she developed her skills drafting high-end estate documents and learning the art of forging air-tight trusts. Most importantly she discovered that the value of empathy and forming a strong relationship with clients is the heart of this business. She can honestly claim these original clients are close friends to this day. Over the course of her 18 year career she explored contract law and criminal law but ultimately returned to her passion, estate planning.

As the spouse of a retired military officer, Michelle lived around the world building close relationships with diverse families witnessing and experiencing all of life’s challenges. Currently, she and her husband live south of Washington DC and are the proud parents of three school-aged boys and a little girl. They are always on the go and enjoy sports, school activities, and going to the beach.

Firm Description

At DSK Law, we believe in providing compassionate, personalized legal guidance to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. We understand the unique challenges and concerns you face, and we're committed to helping you navigate the legal landscape with confidence. Our practice focuses on estate planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid and disability benefit planning,  and long-term care planning.

At DSK Law, we believe in empowering our clients and their loved ones to secure the future they deserve. We'll work closely with you to develop a customized legal plan that addresses your distinct needs and goals. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, knowing you've made informed decisions about your future and the future of those you care about.

We welcome the opportunity to serve you. Please don't hesitate to contact us at (321) 421-5529 or mtuschinski@dsklawgroup.com to schedule a consultation. We're dedicated to making our services accessible to all, so please let us know if you require any accommodations.

With DSK Law, you can trust that you'll receive expert, compassionate representation from attorneys who truly understand the unique aspects of special needs and elder law. Contact us today to take the first step in securing your future and the future of your loved ones.

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Monday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

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1825 Riverview Drive
Melbourne, FL 32901

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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Health Care Decisions

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Long-Term Care Insurance

Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

Learn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.

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Retirement Planning

We explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.

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Senior Living

Find out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Special Needs Planning

Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Veterans Benefits

Explore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.

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