About Victor S. Kostro, P.A. — Elder Law Melbourne Florida

Elder law Melbourne residents turn to Victor S. Kostro, P.A. for Medicaid planning, probate administration, guardianship, and senior-focused estate work across Brevard County. Mr. Kostro is identified locally as an elder law attorney, which signals day-to-day practice in Medicaid qualification, nursing-home planning, and Florida’s probate code. Serving Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera, Cocoa, and Rockledge, the office sits at 701 Thomas Barbour Drive. For readers researching comparable counsel, the elder law attorneys category lists practitioners across the state.

Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The firm maintains a website at kostrolaw.net and a public Facebook presence. Florida’s Medicaid look-back period, homestead rules, and elective-share statutes make senior planning a specialty domain — a focused elder law practice handles the rules without the learning curve a generalist would need.

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe professional, detail-oriented service and praise the firm’s fit for probate and estate needs. Several clients recommend the practice specifically for estate planning — one noted that the firm “knows estate planning to suit each client.” Not all feedback is uniformly positive, but the strongest reviews emphasize thoroughness and personalized attention for senior-specific matters.

Elder Law Melbourne — Practice Areas & Services

• Elder Law and Medicaid Planning: Long-term care planning, Medicaid qualification, and asset protection for Brevard County seniors facing nursing-home admission.
• Estate Planning: Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare surrogate designations tailored to Florida homestead rules.
• Probate and Guardianship: Formal and summary probate administration in Brevard County Probate Court, plus adult guardianship petitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should Brevard County seniors start Medicaid planning?

Florida’s Medicaid look-back is five years for nursing-home benefits, which means transfers and asset restructuring should begin well before care is needed. Planning earlier opens more options and avoids disqualification penalties.

How much does probate cost in Melbourne?

Florida statute sets a presumptively reasonable attorney fee schedule tied to estate size, and the court can adjust upward or downward. Summary administration — available for estates under $75,000 — runs substantially less than formal probate.

Where is probate filed in Melbourne?

Brevard County Probate Court, part of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, hears all probate filings at the Moore Justice Center in Viera. Estates with Brevard residents go there regardless of where property is located.