by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
It may be uncomfortable, and the reality of the matter may be sad, but adult children often need to take charge of their aging parents. This can include ensuring that their aging parents will be able to pay for long-term care if they need it and have the right legal... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver, Caregivers
As elder parents reach the point where they need assistance to handle activities of daily living that they can no longer manage, their adult children may face a choice: Do they step in and become their parent’s caregiver, or should they hire outside help? A primary... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Jul 26, 2018 | Aging Parents, Blog
Talking about money can be awkward in almost any relationship. No matter how sensitive, however, it’s especially important to breach the subject with an aging parent sooner rather than later. With a supportive “how can I help” approach, the results can lead to... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver
Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but unfortunately it is also sometimes known as the hurricane state. The massive storms bring heavy rains to the Florida peninsula along with coastal storm surge and inland flooding – not to mention high winds upwards of 100... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
If your child is disabled because of a preventable injury and a financial settlement is on the horizon, then you may want to seriously consider directing the settlement proceeds to a Special Needs Trust. Special Needs Trusts are legal arrangements that help manage... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Jun 14, 2018 | Blog
Elder abuse can occur at any time. Unfortunately, this crime is on the rise in America. It specifically impacts Florida seniors who are over sixty years of age. Studies show that right now one in ten of these Older Americans will suffer elder abuse at some point in...