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4 weeks ago
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One question we're often asked by clients is if we can help them find resources to help cover the high costs that can often be associated with aging; such as at-home care or a skilled nursing facility. Our answer is that we are happy to help clients address these concerns by evaluating benefits such... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Older Americans with a life insurance policy that they no longer need have the option to sell the policy to investors. These transactions, called "life settlements," can bring in needed cash, but are they a good idea?
If your children are grown and your mortgage paid off, you may decide that ther... [read more]
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2 months ago
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We had an excellent time participating in the Active After 50 Senior Expo on Wednesday, August 14 at the Thrasher- Horne Center in Orange Park.
This outstanding free community event featured over 70 local exhibitors who showcased their products and services. Categories of the exhibitors included ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Please join us for the Active After 50 Senior Expo at the Thrasher- Horne Center, located at 283 College Drive, Orange Park, Florida, 32065 on Wednesday August 14, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This outstanding free community event features over 70 local exhibitors showcasing their products... [read more]
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4 months ago
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One question we're often asked by clients who are adult children of aging parents is how they can best help their parents as they are managing the responsibilities of their own lives.
Our answer is that we work with adult children on a regular basis to help them and their aging parents create Est... [read more]
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4 months ago
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It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may one day be unable to make your own medical decisions. In doing so, there can be confusion about the difference between a living will and a "do-not-resuscitate" order (DNR). While both these document... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Social Security survivor's benefits provide a safety net to widows and widowers. But to get the most out of the benefit, you need to know the right time to claim.
While you can claim survivor's benefits as early as age 60, if you claim benefits before your full retirement age, your benefits w... [read more]
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6 months ago
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Low-income seniors and people with disabilities may be missing out on a tax credit that could reduce their tax liability by up to $7,500 this tax season.
To qualify for the Senior Tax Credit for the Elderly and Disabled, individuals must either be above age 65 or retired early due to a qualif... [read more]
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6 months ago
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Many people who served in the U.S. military, and who are widows of Veterans, are eligible to receive Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefits. Unfortunately, these benefits are sometimes overlooked in the Estate Planning Process.
VA Benefits have specific income, asset, age, years of service, and me... [read more]
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7 months ago
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We're often asked what it is that we actually do as Elder Law Attorneys. Our simple answer is that we help clients of all ages, including people with disabilities, be prepared to manage a health crisis or emergency, prepare for their (and their families' and loved ones) futures, and be ready to ... [read more]
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7 months ago
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Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs available that allow Medicaid recipients to hire family members as caregivers.
All 50 states have programs that provide pay to family caregivers. The programs vary by st... [read more]
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7 months ago
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Nursing home and long-term care costs continue to rise and it is difficult to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs. Long-term care insurance can help cover expenses, but long term care insurance contracts are notoriously confusing. How do you figure out what is right for you? The follo... [read more]
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