Category archives: Estate Planning
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6 years ago
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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is proposing a two-year delay in Obama-era regulations aimed at reducing racial disparities in special education. Disability rights advocates are strongly opposing any delay.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires states to gathe... [read more]
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6 years ago
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When victims of medical malpractice and other catastrophic accidents receive awards in personal injury lawsuits, obtaining the award is only half the battle. Of equal, or greater, importance for the person’s future is constructing the settlement structure in a way that best protects their long-term ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked what Estate Planning services we offer. Our answer is that we evaluate each client's unique situation to create comprehensive and customized Estate Plans that include Lifetime Living Documents to protect clients in the event of an emergency or crisis situation and Wills and Trusts ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and combat both financial and physical elder abuse.
The prevalence of elder abuse is hard to calculate because it is underreported, but according to the Nationa... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked what it is exactly that we do as Elder Law Attorneys. Our answer is that we help clients of all ages, including people with disabilities, be prepared for a crisis or health emergency; prepare for their futures and the realities of aging; and to plan for their family and loved ones'... [read more]
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6 years ago
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While the execution of wills requires formalities like witnesses and a notary, the reality is that most property passes to heirs through other, less formal means.
Many bank and investments accounts, as well as real estate, have joint owners who take ownership automatically at the death of the... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Medicaid law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within five years of applying, but what if the transfers had nothing to do with Medicaid? It is difficult to do, but if you can prove you made the transfers for a purpose other than to qualify for Medicaid, you can avoid a penalty.
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6 years ago
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We are often asked by clients how complicated it is to administer a trust. Our answer is that administering a trust is a formal, fiduciary process that can be a difficult task for a Trustee, the person who manages the administration.
Numerous detailed and precise steps are legally required by Flo... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman was recognized by the Supreme Court of Florida for her pro bono work in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
In addition to this letter of Recognition, she received a writing pen and lapel pin from the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division and Florida Pro Bono Coordinat... [read more]
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6 years ago
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The federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. To prevent fraud and fight identity theft, the new cards will no longer have beneficiaries' Social Security numbers on them.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is replacing each beneficiary's... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked by clients if they can make sure that they are not kept alive by artificial means if they are in a terminal situation due to an accident or illness. Our answer is that a Living Will is an important part of their Estate Plan because it clearly states what their wishes are regarding ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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The government is spending billions to fund assisted living services through Medicaid, but government oversight and regulation of assisted living facilities is lacking, according to a new government report.
Medicaid funds long-term care services for low-income individuals. It is primarily use... [read more]
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