Category archives: Elder Law
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8 years ago
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In part one, we met Jim and Sandy, now age 65, and reviewed their need for age-appropriate health care and decision-making documents. We left off with the question, “How can Jim and Sandy take steps to prevent losing everything in the event their health fails?”
The costs of long-term care can be ... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Age-appropriate legal documents (Part 1)
Twenty years ago, Jim and Sandy, age 45 at the time, went on their first vacation without their kids since they were married. They had no planning documents in place, and had to scramble quickly to get a simple will and a power of attorney to m... [read more]
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8 years ago
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The holiday season is the time that families gather together, often from long distances. If you haven’t seen your parents in a while, you may notice they are aging more than you remembered. Here are some things to watch for the next time you visit.
Physical Appearance: Is your parent cl... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We enjoyed getting to see clients and members of their families as we celebrated the holidays during our informal and educational event this morning, December Open House: Florida Health Care Surrogate and HIPAA Release Updates Needed
The purpose of this event was to ensure that our clients are ta... [read more]
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8 years ago
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You are invited to an informal OPEN HOUSE at our office at 1543 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 5, in Orange Park on the morning of Friday, December 11, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. through noon.
The purpose:
First, we would enjoy getting to see you and members of your family during the holidays. This event creat... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Dear Clients and Email Subscribers:
You are invited to an informal OPEN HOUSE at our office at 1543 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 5, in Orange Park on the morning of Wednesday, November 25, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. through noon.
The purpose:
First, we would enjoy getting to see you and members of your fami... [read more]
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9 years ago
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Our firm’s Managing Attorney, Grady H. Williams, Jr., LL.M. co-presents “HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATEWIDE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM” on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11 a.m., as part of the 2015 HOPE AND HELP SYMPOSIUM sponsored by The ALS Association Florida Chapter at the Hyatt ... [read more]
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9 years ago
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Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman, J.D. gave an educational presentation about Elder Law to over 80 local, Jacksonville-area residents last Saturday, September 26, at the Friends of the Orange Park Library's Super Saturday event held at the Orange Park branch on Plainfield Ave.
Citizens from... [read more]
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9 years ago
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The Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF) has recognized an increase in the average private pay nursing home rate, and has increased the monthly transfer penalty divisor amount to $8,346.00, effective September 1, 2015. The transfer divisor amount is used to calculate a transfer of ass... [read more]
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New Florida guardianship legislation with more safeguards for elderly wards and clarification of guardian duties became effective on July 1, 2015. HB 5 – SB 366/318, adopted as Chapter 2015-83, was passed by the Florida House of Representatives on April 16, 2015, the Florida Senate on April 28, 2015... [read more]
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9 years ago
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You are invited to a lunch workshop!
Encore Presentation: Elder Law, Explained
Please join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. for an encore presentation of our lunch workshop, Elder Law, Explained, at the learning facilities at Haven Hospice, located at 741 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park,... [read more]
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9 years ago
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As part of our firm’s Consumer Education Series, Managing Attorney, Grady H. Williams, Jr., LL.M. and Associate Attorney, Alison E. Hickman, J.D. presented “Legal Planning & Review Process” to workshop attendees Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the learning facilities at Haven Hospice.
Please click ... [read more]
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