Category archives: North Florida
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1 week ago
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A question we're often asked is how parents can make sure that their minor children are provided for in the event that they cannot care for them due to incapacity or death.
Our answer is that this is an incredibly important consideration and that, in addition to having their own Advance Directive... [read more]
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1 week ago
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A new report suggests that many people with disabilities will unfairly lose Medicaid coverage as a result of a new requirement in some states that Medicaid recipients work for their benefits.
For millions of people with disabilities, Medicaid is a lifeline. Even short interruptions in coverag... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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If you, or a senior is your life, are looking for a great community resource, you'll find that the Shepherds Center has much to offer.
Many classes and activities are detailed in their current newsletter that you can access by clicking on the following link: Shepherd's Center Newsletter
Accord... [read more]
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2 weeks ago
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We're often asked by parents if when their child turns 18 year old, and goes away to college, they will they be able to access information and make important decisions for their children when necessary.
Our answer is that while your child transitions into adulthood they may need your help with im... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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For many parents, the majority of their savings is held in some kind of a retirement account, often an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). At age 70 1/2, an IRA account holder faces the Required Beginning Date, when he or she must take mandatory distributions from the IRA. These payments are determ... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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As we celebrate the start of 2019, we want to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate you for being clients and friends of our Law Office. We enjoy the opportunities to help each of you and enjoy sharing useful and uplifting information with you via our website, social media, an... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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Our firm was proud to be a sponsor of several local seniors as part of the Jacksonville Bar Association Holiday Project in partnership with Aging True and Meals on Wheels.
Members of our team enjoyed taking gifts to Jacksonville residents and giving back to these members of our community.
Ma... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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As we enjoy Celebrating Christmas and the Holiday season this and next week, our attorneys are seeing a few clients by appointment, but our offices are closed to allow us to spend time with our families and loved ones. With the end of 2018 upon us, and a New Year approaching, we want to take a momen... [read more]
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1 month ago
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One question we are often asked by clients is if giving financial gifts to their family members will affect them adversely if they need to apply for Medicaid to cover the cost of nursing home care. Our response is that while current federal law permits gifts up to $15,000 annually, per individual, w... [read more]
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1 month ago
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The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States increased to $100,375 a year in 2018, up 3 percent from 2017, according to Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, which the insurer conducts annually.
At the same time, Genworth reports that the median cost of a semi-private room in... [read more]
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1 month ago
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A recent case involving basketball star Caldwell Jones demonstrates the danger in having only one spouse's name on a reverse mortgage. A federal appeals court has ruled that an insurance company may foreclose on a reverse mortgage after the death of the borrower, Mr. Jones, even though Mr. Jones’ wi... [read more]
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1 month ago
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As the midterm elections approach, disability rights advocates are concerned about whether all eligible voters with disabilities will, in fact, have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.
About 35 million eligible voters in the U.S. have a disability – close to one in six. Although ... [read more]
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