Category archives: Florida First Coast
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1 week ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective September 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some current SSI recipien... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans.
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access to health care services. ... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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Medicaid planning is often a complex process aimed at preserving a person’s assets while qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Finding a way to pay for long-term care costs without depleting all your hard-earned assets is a key part of Medicaid planning.
One strategy for protecting assets and qua... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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After a long hot summer, we're starting to see the promise of fall and the start of hurricane season. Children are returning to school, we're having some milder weather in the mornings and evenings, and the fall and Halloween merchandise on display in stores reminds us of shift of seasons. There's a... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Ninety-three percent of adults 55 and older want to remain in their homes as they age, according to U.S. News & World Report. “Aging in place” involves growing old comfortably and safely in one’s dwelling.
As adults age, they may want to remain in their homes and communities for several r... [read more]
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1 month ago
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In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a lifeline for those who may otherwi... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration fo... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive partner, or paid caregiver.
... [read more]
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3 months ago
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We enjoy hearing from our clients about how Estate Planning benefits their lives, and it's rewarding to hear about times when the documents and plans we create for them help a difficult situation and improve good ones.
Being prepared for, and having the ability to handle a crisis, is a top benefi... [read more]
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4 months ago
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It's starting to feel like summer, students are finishing their academic years, and graduation and vacation photos abound on social media. This is also a great time of year for an Estate Planning refresher and a review of your essential documents.
Estate Planning is, quite simply, the process thr... [read more]
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5 months ago
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We are proud to announce that Mary A. Hults has joined our firm as an Associate Attorney.
Mary A. Hults was first licensed to practice law in 1995. She began her law career in private practice in the areas of insurance defense, workers' compensation and family law, then left private practice ... [read more]
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6 months ago
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Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state program also benefits other qualifying... [read more]
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