Category archives: North Florida
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3 days ago
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At the doctor's office and want to know if a procedure is covered by Medicare? There is an app for that. Medicare has launched a free app that gives beneficiaries a quick way to see whether the program covers a specific medical item or service.
The "What's Covered" app allows you to search or br... [read more]
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5 days ago
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We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with your eligibility.
Under federal Medicaid law, if you transfer certain a... [read more]
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7 days ago
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One of the exciting things happening in the Anastasia Island area of St. Augustine is the St. Augustine Farmers Market.
"For 20 years this community event has brought together the region's finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, m... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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One question we're often asked by clients is how they can include Estate Planning for their business, as they also address their personal Estate Plans. Our answer is that many of our clients are business owners, and our holistic Elder Law services include understanding, and attending to, plans for t... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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In theory, the rapid growth of Uber, Lyft and other on-demand ride-sharing services should make cities more accessible to people with disabilities, especially considering the tendency of municipal governments to underfund paratransit systems.
However, these ride-share companies, even more than t... [read more]
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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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4 weeks 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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1 month 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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