Category archives: Jacksonville
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5 days ago
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It may soon be a new day for airline travelers with disabilities. In a groundbreaking development, a new law directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a bill of rights for passengers with disabilities to protect their right to fly free of discrimination.
The change is part of th... [read more]
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6 days ago
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We are proud to announce that Heather Germann has joined our firm as a Legal Assistant.
Heather is an Orange Park/Middleburg native who graduated from Ridgeview High School. She has been married to her husband, Patrick for 11 years, and they have a five year old daughter, Brianna. Heather has... [read more]
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7 days ago
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Social Security payments are set to grow next year, although for some recipients the extra income will be slightly offset by an increase in Medicare premiums and deductibles.
Announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on October 11, 2018, and effective December 31, Social Security pay... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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ABLE accounts, new tax-free saving accounts for people with disabilities, hold great promise for special needs planning. But among the many questions surrounding ABLE plans is who can open accounts? Only the person with a disability? Parents? Other relatives? Friends?
Created by Congress vi... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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Our office is proud to be collecting donations again for the J.P. Hall Annual Christmas Party for underprivileged children.
Suggested donations include: Games, Action figures or dolls, Art activity sets, Sporting equipment (basketballs, footballs, etc.), Books, Toy cars or trucks, Teen watches an... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012. The change will put an additional $468 anually in the pocket of the average retired beneficiary.
Cost of living increases are tied to the consumer price index, and an... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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As we close our offices for the rest of this week so that we can enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving and a long holiday weekend with our families and loved ones, we want to take a moment to thank you for being clients and friends of our Law Office.
With offices in Orange Park, Jacksonville, Julington... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you the best coverage or whether a new plan could save you money or offer better coverage. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or swit... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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First Coast Honda Dealers generously answered the call to help us with our Thanksgiving Food Drive for The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs.
John and Paula delivered this 883 pounds of food to The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs yesterday to help them prepare Thanksgiving food packages for the... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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Attorney Alison Hickman Co-Chaired the Jacksonville Bar Association Elder Section luncheon today, which was sponsored by Arbor Terrace Assisted Living and featured Dr. David Bortnick, PhD, PsyD, as the speaker.
(Alison is p... [read more]
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1 month ago
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After expiring two years ago, a program that helps people with disabilities transition out of institutions and into the community appears to be headed for renewed funding and even improvement.
The Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care (EMPOWER) Ca... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Thanksgiving is a special time of year for us in America. Our tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends on this holiday gives us the chance to give thanks and to enjoy the abundance we are so fortunate to enjoy in our great country.
Unfortunately, there are many families in our local co... [read more]
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