Boca Raton Elder Law blog

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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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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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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…
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How to Plan for Your Estate Before Alzheimer’s Disease Takes Hold

It is estimated that about 5.5 million Americans suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease last year, and all but 200,000 were age 65 or older. This means planning for the future is…
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Scams that are Targeting Florida Seniors During Elder Law Month

Today, Older Americans have become the frequent victims of scam artists. “Older Americans” are defined as the generation of Americans who are over 60 years of age. As a generation,…
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A Trust Agreement Can Help You Avoid More Than Florida Probate

A revocable trust, or living trust, in Florida saves both time and money by avoiding probate. Probate is the legal procedure by which assets are distributed to beneficiaries or heirs…