Monthly archives:February 2018
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In guidance released to state Medicaid agencies, the Trump administration announced January 11 that it would allow states to experiment with creating work requirements for certain recipients of federal Medicaid benefits. In states adopting the guidance, some Medicaid recipients would be required to... [read more]
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7 years ago
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While long-term care insurance costs are up in general, some policies are going down in 2018, according to the 2018 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index, an annual report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), an industry group.
A married couple who are both 60 y... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We are often asked by caregivers how they can manage their duties of helping the seniors in their lives and be prepared to meet the needs for their futures too. Our answer is that depending on their situation, we can help them better manage their vital caregiving roles and protect themselves with ap... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Caring for an elderly parent can be stressful for families. Siblings may disagree over how to provide care or where a parent will live, and if these squabbles escalate into a guardianship battle, it can cost the family thousands of dollars. To avoid this, lawyers have begun drafting sibling agreemen... [read more]
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7 years ago
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A nursing home closure can be traumatic for residents who are forced to move. While there may not be much that can be done to prevent a closure, residents do have some rights.
Moving into a nursing home can be a stressful experience on its own. If that nursing home closes, residents can exper... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express gratitude for your family and friends. Our office wishes you and your loved ones all the best today, and throughout this beautiful early spring in North Florida!
We are grateful to be a part of your community and to have to the opportunity to help fa... [read more]
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7 years ago
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The legal wing of the AARP is suing a California nursing home that refused to readmit a resident whom the nursing home had sent to the hospital. The nursing home's actions are part of growing trend of resident dumping, according to the AARP.
Gloria Single and her husband were both residents of th... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by clients is how they protect their family's privacy and avoid probate.
With offices in Orange Park, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, our Elder Law Attorneys help clients in North Florida avoid probate through numerous Estate Planning strategies that include t... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Some people become disabled as the result of a work-related illness or injury. In these cases, the individual may be eligible for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, their total benefits may be limited by what is known as the “workers’ ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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People with disabilities are disproportionately low-income. Like many other marginalized communities, people with disabilities are being priced out of many neighborhoods, especially in large metropolitan centers, as rental prices continue to skyrocket and affordable housing stocks dwindle.
Accord... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by clients is if they will be financially able to cover the expenses related to long term care, if needed. Our answer is that with proper Estate Planning they can be prepared to meet the needs that may arise for either at home or nursing home care.
Our compassion... [read more]
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