What to Do When Family Caregivers are Not Enough
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, family caregivers are not enough. Family caregivers, often tirelessly, dedicate themselves to taking care of elderly relatives. An elderly loved one, however, may develop care needs that exceed the abilities of a family caregiver....
How to Use a 529 Savings Plans as an Estate Planning Tool
Most people invest in 529 Savings Plans in order to provide a college education for their children. Have you heard, however, that these plans can be an excellent estate planning tool as well? 529 Savings Plans offer a broad list of qualified expenses they will cover,...
What Does it Mean to Declare ‘Domicile’ in Florida?
Sunny weather and world-class beaches are not the only reason to move to Florida. Did you know that the Sunshine State also offers tremendous tax and estate advantages? Wealthy wage-earners in California pay a whopping 13.3 percent state income tax. Twelve states and...
Putting Your 529 Savings Plan to Use in Your Estate Plan
While many think of 529 savings plans as a way for parents to enjoy tax free growth of savings for a child’s college tuition, the benefits of these savings plans can have a much farther reach. Did you know that 529 savings plans can be established by not just the...
Choosing The Right Trustee When a Beneficiary Has a Substance Abuse Disorder
September is National Substance Abuse Awareness Month and a smart time to consider estate planning where a beneficiary has a substance abuse disorder. Did you know that a trust can be a great choice for many parents to provide for their child beneficiary with a...
Making Healthcare Decisions After Alzheimer’s Disease
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to bring awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding those suffering with any form of dementia. Did you know that the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 report projects over 3 million people 85 and older will have...
Why Experience Matters in Choosing an Attorney
Did you know that Attorney David H. Jacoby has provided quality legal services to the residents of Melbourne, FL for over 25 years? His dedication to his clients and his community over the past quarter of a century reflects a deep commitment to helping people put...
Do You Need Estate Planning for Your College-Bound Child?
Talking about end-of-life health care decisions can be uncomfortable at any age. Broaching the subject with a college-bound young adult may be especially off-putting and scary. Have you considered, however, that initiating a thoughtful conversation could yield...
Senior Tips for Staying Safe During Hurricane Season
As hurricane season rolls in, there is no such thing as being too careful. If you worry about the safety of elderly or disabled people in your life, it may be wise to take stock of their health needs well before the disaster is imminent. Have you considered that...
Four Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents
Have you talked to your parents about their final wishes and estate planning? While it is a challenging conversation to have, getting things out on the table will help everyone to sleep a little more peacefully. This conversation becomes even more pressing as our...