Boca Raton Elder Law blog

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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…
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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…
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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.  …
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Will President Biden Help Seniors – Yes!

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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…