Category archives: Long-Term Care Planning
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5 years ago
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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment is skyrocketing. Seniors who lose their jobs may be tempted to claim Social Security benefits early, but should they, given the resulting reduction in future benefits? The answer depends on your situation, but you may be able to claim and not sac... [read more]
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5 years ago
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The coronavirus relief bill includes a direct payment to most Americans, but this has Medicaid recipients wondering how the payment will affect them. Because the payment is not income, it should not count against a Medicaid recipient’s eligibility.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Se... [read more]
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5 years ago
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The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict visitor access, and many assisted living facilities have done the same. While the move helps the residents stay healthy, it can also lead to social isolation and depression. ... [read more]
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5 years ago
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The Coronavirus pandemic has clearly affected all of our lives, and many people have found that this unprecedented public health crisis is an important time to address their Estate Planning needs. We agree with this decision to create or update essential documents in order for clients to protect the... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant, Paula Emery and Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Andrew P. Williams, Ph.D. (pictured at our main office, located in Kingsley Village in Orange Park) have been working on updating our website, FloridaElder.com to help us better serve clients.
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5 years ago
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During this very challenging time, as we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus and are making efforts to reduce its spread, please allow us to remind you that we are here, actively practicing, and are staying in regular contact with our active clients on all pending matters.
We are taking ex... [read more]
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5 years ago
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In this very challenging time, as we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus and are making efforts to reduce its spread, please allow us to remind you that we are here, actively practicing, and are staying in regular contact with our active clients on all pending matters.
If you would like to ini... [read more]
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5 years ago
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The basic Medicaid rule for nursing home residents is that they must pay all of their income, minus certain deductions, to the nursing home. The deductions include a $60-a-month personal needs allowance (this amount may be somewhat higher or lower in your state), a deduction for any uncovered medica... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Thank you to the clients and friends of our office who joined us for an open house at our main office in Orange Park to meet our new neighbors from Palagio Senior Living.
We appreciate the great turnout, the time spent enjoying networking and refreshments in our office, and the tour of this wonde... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Estate Planning is a holistic process that includes assessing your assets and determining to whom, among your family, friends or favorite charities, you would like to leave specific assets and gifts. Creating a proper Estate Plan, creating a Will, or setting up a Trusts takes your disbursement... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental benefits. To get dental coverage, you need to purchase separate and often costly dental insurance or sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan that includes dental care. Advocates for Medicare beneficiaries are arguing for a change.
Common dental ... [read more]
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5 years ago
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2020 income as a result of buying long-term care insurance.
Premiums for "qualified" long-term care insurance policies (see explanation below) are tax deductible to the extent that they, along with oth... [read more]
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