Florida life planning services helps elderly
- posted: Dec. 15, 2023
“Getting old is not for the faint of heart”. This quote is attributed to Mae West who lived to be 87 years old, a fairly old age for 1980, the Read More
Rules on gifting money to family
- posted: Nov. 06, 2023
Florida elder law attorney answers common questions on tax savings with financial gifts As we enter the holiday season, most of us begin thinking about giving gifts to those we love. Read More
The role of the Geriatric Care Manager in Long Term Care
- posted: Oct. 18, 2023
As an elder law attorney, a large number of clients retire to Florida leaving behind family in other states. While the retirement lifestyle is certainly great in Florida, the problem Read More
What Does It Mean to Be an Elder Law Attorney?
- posted: Oct. 07, 2019
As we age, changes to our body, our health, our financial picture, and our family is ever-evolving. When we were young, we didn’t worry about infirmity, incapacity, or how we Read More
Caregiver Stress- A Caregiver Story
- posted: Jun. 11, 2019
About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss long term care planning. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told Read More
2019 Medicaid Numbers
- posted: Jan. 15, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Read More
Understanding Medicare’s Hospice Benefit
- posted: Dec. 15, 2018
Medicare's hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare's most comprehensive benefits and can be Read More
Overcoming Challenges When Your Elderly Parent Doesn’t Want to Sign a Power of Attorney
- posted: Jul. 04, 2017
Overcoming Challenges When Your Elderly Parent Doesn’t Want to Sign a Power of Attorney Adult children of elderly parents often tell me they are worried that mom or dad will become Read More
May is elder law month!
- posted: Jul. 03, 2017
May is elder law month! May is Elder Law Month! One of the ongoing issues with the elderly in Florida is the aggressive scammers working hard to steal away assets from those Read More
Long Term Care Planning: Use of Family Agreements
- posted: Jun. 15, 2017
Long Term Care Planning: Use of Family Agreements The use of family agreements in long term care planning is a constant in my practice for several reasons. First of all, I Read More
What Does an Attorney Specializing in Elder Law Do?
- posted: Jun. 05, 2017
What Does an Attorney Specializing in Elder Law Do? Elder Law Attorneys are lawyers with experience in the legal issues that affect us as we age or become disabled. Wills, trusts, Read More
Talking About Safe Driving With An Older Adult
- posted: May 08, 2014
Talking About Safe Driving With An Older Adult As the population of older drivers increases, so do the concerns about the safety of those older drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Read More
