Category archives: Clay County
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8 years ago
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We are asked regularly by our clients how they can receive VA Aid and Attendance Benefits to help cover the cost of either at home or nursing home care. Our answer is that VA Benefits have specific income, asset, age, years of service, and medical condition eligibility requirements, and that there a... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Thanksgiving is a special time of year for us in America. Our tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends on this holiday gives us the chance to give thanks and to enjoy the abundance we are so fortunate to enjoy in our great country.
Unfortunately, there are many people in our local ... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We are asked regularly by our clients how they can make sure that their health care wishes are respected and adhered to regarding medical treatment for a terminal condition or end-of-life situation. Our answer is that they should create Living Wills that follow Florida Statutes to ensure that thei... [read more]
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8 years ago
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The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey, which the insurer conducts annually. Genworth reports that the median cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $85,... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Caregivers are some of the greatest unsung heroes in our society. One thing we've noticed as we help clients in our offices in Orange Park, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine is how many of our clients have trusted and caring family members or friends helping them as they manage the challenges that can... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Last week, users of the music sharing App, Spotify were treated to a customized playlist, “Your Time Capsule” that offered nostalgia—and perhaps more. Spotify’s customized, “Your Time Capsule” gave users great tunes from their youth, based on their music preferences, and it’s possible that it also h... [read more]
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8 years ago
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program. Citing the need to put the program on better financial footing, HUD will raise reverse mortgage fees for some borrowers and lower the amount homeowners can borrow.
A reverse mo... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Over the past several years, crowdfunding and personal fundraising have become popular ways to raise money for people in need. Crowdfunding cuts out the charitable middleman, allowing a person or organization in need to appeal directly to the general public via the Internet in the hope of raising m... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Hurricane Irma was the largest hurricane in history to form over the Atlantic, and it has devastated residents in our Northeast Florida area. Many people in our local communities of Orange Park, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine are still affected by damage from this vicious and unprecedented storm. M... [read more]
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