Ideas on How to Spend an Elder Parent’s Stimulus Check to Protect Their Medicaid Eligibility
Millions of Americans will soon receive stimulus checks from the U.S. government, if not already, that are intended to help them cope with the economic consequences of combating the spread of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The funding comes from a $2 trillion stimulus...
Estate Planning Tips to Consider Following a Dementia Diagnosis This National Elder Law Month
Too many people believe the term “dementia” is synonymous with Alzheimer’s Disease. In reality the two are not necessarily the same. Instead, dementia is a term for certain medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s Disease. These conditions involve significant...
Do Not Forget to Update Your Estate Plan Before Your Health Changes
There are plenty of misconceptions about estate planning, especially now during the Coronavirus pandemic. One of the most common misconceptions is that estate planning only allows someone to have a say in what happens to his or her belongings after death. In fact,...
Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About Florida Wills and Probate
When it comes to estate planning, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions. One is that you do not need a Florida estate plan. Another is that a basic last will and testament is the only estate planning document you need. Although this is also untrue, many people...
Ways for Florida Seniors and Their Adult Children to Stay Safe From the Coronavirus
As a Florida senior, are you worried about your health right now? Are you an adult child who is caring for a Florida senior and wondering how to help him or her stay safe? Often, even when we are inundated with information, the right knowledge from a trusted source...
If I Have a Last Will and Testament, Does That Mean I Can Avoid Probate?
When it comes to preparing for the worst, and being ready for the time when you will not be with your family anymore, we find that people have a lot of questions. It can seem a bit overwhelming. Unfortunately, for most people, having a last will and testament is all...
How to Leave a Legacy if You Do Not Have Children
In what some experts view as a troubling trend, fewer women in the United States are having children. As a case in point, The Washington Post once cited data indicating that less than 4 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2017. The number of births in the...
How Should I Choose My Secondary Agents Under My Florida Durable Power of Attorney?
Did you know a Florida durable power of attorney is an estate planning tool that grants authority to a named agent to act in the place of the person who is granting this power of attorney? The term “durable” means, that with respect to a Florida power of...
5 Reasons Why Seniors Should Consider Updating Their Florida Estate Planning in the New Year
A New Year means different things to different people. For most of us though, it centers on making resolutions that can make our lives better. In our practice, we find that nowhere does this hold more true than making sure you have the right estate planning for you...
Does My Mother Need to Reapply for Medicaid After a Year?
Did you know that Medicaid is only available as long as the applicant is in need of medical services? One of the reasons why is because it is a means-based program in Florida. Further, in most instances, to qualify to receive Medicaid Institutional Care Program...