Category archives: Estate Planning
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9 years ago
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Late in 2014, the ABLE (“Achieving a Better Life Experience”) Act was signed into law. The law is aimed at achieving a manner in which those with special needs can save money without losing needs based public benefits such as SSI or Medicaid . This is an important issue and, perhaps the greatest ac... [read more]
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10 years ago
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As we age, it is likely that many of us will need help for at least some period of time with life’s daily activities. (These include bathing, dressing, eating and using the bathroom.) And while we may not want to think much about being in that position some day, it would be a good idea to start thin... [read more]
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10 years ago
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Tips for Selecting an In-Home Care Provider
There may come a time when your parent is no longer safe living at home due to physical or emotional/social concerns. Instead of moving Mom or Dad to an assisted living or nursing home, in-home care can provide a solution that makes everyone happy— your... [read more]
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10 years ago
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Elder Law attorneys care greatly for their senior clients and like to see things go smoothly for them, especially as difficult issues arise, such as finding and paying for long-term care. Clients who understand the need to plan early are more likely to find a smooth path into these transitions.
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10 years ago
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To better serve our clients and their families who live or work in Duval, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties we have opened a local office conveniently located in central Jacksonville in Hampton Professional Park.
This office is easily accessible from any part of the area. Take the Gate... [read more]
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10 years ago
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No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. However, as the statistics below demonstrate, we should all plan for at least a temporary disability. This issue of The ElderCounselorTM examines the eye-opening statistics surrounding disability an... [read more]
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10 years ago
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Happy milestone birthday, Baby! 2016 is the year the first baby boomers will reach age 70. It is also the year for some critical decisions that will affect your retirement years. Here are some deadlines you won’t want to miss.
Sign up for Social Security. If you have delayed taking Social Securit... [read more]
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10 years ago
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January 30, 2016
• It’s EZ to make a Will! NOT! Recent FL case held court can’t help you if you botched your will and left out residue, even if the court could surmise your intent. In that case, an “EZ Legal Form” proved to be too tough for the consumer, and the court could not accept a defective W... [read more]
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10 years ago
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Long-term care, whether provided at home or in a nursing home, is a major financial risk in our senior years. Yet few people buy long-term care insurance. Of those who do, one-third with long-term care insurance at age 65 will let their policies lapse, forfeiting benefits they will likely soon need ... [read more]
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10 years ago
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It’s true!
Elder law is a misnomer. When we hear the word “elder” we think about our grandparents or our grandparents. We don’t think about the eighteen year old who just delivered our pizza and is set to graduate high school next week.
The simple truth is elder law planning is just as relev... [read more]
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10 years ago
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The Unpopular Topic of Discussion Every Family Needs to Have
Just bringing up the possibility of someone in your family becoming mentally or physically incapacitated is often difficult. We tend to think of only the very elderly needing long-term, hands-on care, but a recent report by the Alzheime... [read more]
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10 years ago
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That’s a great question!
Elder law is a special field of law focusing on the needs of aging adults and individuals with special needs. Many of the elder law attorneys you talk to might tell you that they started with an estate planning practice and grew their practice into an elder law practice ... [read more]
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