Being Fully Prepared for Hurricane Season Means Having a Back-up Plan
Being prepared is the best way to deal with almost any situation. It’s all the more true when dealing with hurricanes. The Atlantic super-storms can be as big as entire states, and can wreak untold damage to property and human lives. For aging adults, especially those with physical impairments and special needs, having a plan […]
Ways to Help Pay for an Elder Parent’s In-Home Care Services
Whether through illness, injury or just plain old age, most elder Americans will require some degree of long-term care support. For those who need help with activities of daily living and moderate levels of health-related assistance, receiving care at home is ideal. Unfortunately, care in the home is expensive and not a realistic alternative for […]
Bedsores are Serious Health Concerns That Should Not Happen in Nursing Homes
When an elder loved one can no longer safely take care of themselves, adult family members or friends must decide how best to provide for their well-being. While the family may want to provide care at home, many times this is not a possibility based on the level of care the aging senior needs. Often, […]
Call an Attorney About Nursing Home Injuries Immediately
Nursing homes are intended to be supportive residential communities where aging loved ones live out their senior years in a protected environment. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, which was established by the U.S. Administration on Aging, elder abuse affects about 10 percent of all senior […]
Asset Protection – Medicaid Pays for Nursing Home Cost
Medicaid asset protection trusts are a way to shelter assets and not have them impact eligibility for Medicaid nursing home benefits. Many seniors forego purchasing long-term care insurance due to the cost. An alternative approach is to place assets not needed for everyday living that you want to leave to your children into an irrevocable […]
Florida Electronic Wills Law takes Affect July 1, 2020
What does this mean? In order to be a valid Last Will and Testament or revocable living trust in Florida, the law requires the person to be over 18 and competent, and sign at the end of the document in the “presence” of 2 witnesses. So what does it mean that a person can create […]
Medicaid Medicare Benefits Trump versus Biden – Block Grants and Affordable Care Act – The 2020 Election
AARP Opposes Block Grants According to an AARP news report, 1 in 5 seniors in the U.S receiving some level of Medicaid assistance to pay for long-term health care services. Block Grants to fund Medicaid have been proposed by the Trump Administration to save the government money. As baby boomers age there is a greater […]
Coronavirus – Stimulus Checks – IRS Wants the Money Back!
Stimulus Payments of Deceased Recipients Must Be Returned The U.S. Treasury Department did an about face last week. Less than a week ago, a department spokesperson said it would not seek return of stimulus payments sent to deceased taxpayers. Now, it appears the U.S. Treasury will require people whose deceased relatives received stimulus payments to […]
Boca Raton Medicaid Planning Resources and Strategies
Key Takeaways Florida’s Medicaid Maze Income Limits Asset Thresholds The Look-Back Spousal Rules Protecting Your Legacy Irrevocable Trusts Asset Transfers Personal Contracts Annuities The Boca Reality Local Care Costs Housing Considerations Community Resources Hire a Qualified Professional Beyond Medicaid Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions What is Medicaid planning in Boca Raton? Why is Medicaid planning important […]
Boca Raton Personal Property Probate Attorney
Key Takeaways Navigating Boca’s Probate 1. Defining Assets 2. Valuation Nuances 3. Family Disputes 4. Local Court Rules 5. Creditor Claims Florida’s Probate Framework Formal Administration Summary Administration Ancillary Administration Your Fiduciary Duty Inventory Notification Distribution The Snowbird Complication Domicile Issues Out-of-State Heirs Multi-Jurisdictional Assets Proactive Estate Planning Revocable Trusts Asset Titling Beneficiary Designations Choosing […]
