Category archives: Florida First Coast
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5 years ago
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We're often asked by clients how they can make sure that their young children are protected, and provided for, if they are unable to care for them for themselves due to incapacity or death. Our answer is that one of the best ways for parents to protect their children is through the use of a trust as... [read more]
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5 years ago
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For several years it has been clear that ABLE accounts – a new form of tax-free savings account for certain people with disabilities – would not affect a person’s eligibility for important government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. But the U.S. Department of Housing a... [read more]
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5 years ago
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One of the exciting things happening in the heart of Jacksonville each week is the Riverside Arts Market.
This popular local market is a hub of activity and has both an old fashioned and urban feel.
"Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, Inc., the Riverside Arts Market is a weekly... [read more]
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5 years ago
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As we've been talking about how much we enjoy having an office in the Hampton Park area of Jacksonville, near the St. Johns Town Center, one thing we've discussed is how we serve clients from so many different surrounding communities at this central location; and that saying you live in Jacksonville... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is necessary to benefit the child with a disability, including an adult child, as well... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Although these facilities may look similar from the outside, Medicare offers very different coverage for each... [read more]
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5 years ago
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One question we're often asked by clients who are adult children of aging parents is how they can best help their parents as they are managing the responsibilities of their own lives.
Our answer is that we work with adult children on a regular basis to help them and their aging parents create Est... [read more]
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5 years ago
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After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient's care. This is called "estate recovery." For most Medicaid recipients, their house is the only asset available, but there are steps you can take to protect your home.... [read more]
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5 years ago
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We've been talking a lot in our office recently about the tremendous growth in the communities we serve in Orange Park, Jacksonville, Julington Creek, and St. Augustine, and one thing we all agree on is how we enjoy taking the time to get to know the people, places, and history in the local communit... [read more]
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5 years ago
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We're often asked by clients how they can protect themselves, or their aging loved ones, from potential abuse or exploitation as they continue to age and become more vulnerable.
Our answer is that it is important to work with an Elder Law Attorney to make sure that essential Estate Planning docum... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman and Jacksonville Bar Association, Elder Law Committee Co-chair, Mike Jorgensen's article,
"A look at three misconceptions about the government program" is featured on JaxDailyRecord.com.
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5 years ago
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Associate Attorney, Zach Altenbach spoke to the Silver Sneakers group at the Riverside Winston Family YMCA in Jacksonville this week.
Zach's presentation focused on Estate Planning and Asset Protection.
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