Category archives: North Florida
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6 days 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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7 days 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks ago
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Facebook is changing its practices to make harder for advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities.
When businesses seek to advertise on Facebook’s platform, the social network provides tens of thousands of different categories for advertisers to target their desired audience, and... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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When the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines that a person with disabilities is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the decision is not necessarily permanent. Depending on the circumstance, the SSA will either regularly or semi-regularly re-examine the person’s elig... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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For many families, Section 529 College Savings Plans are an excellent investment tool when saving money for their child’s educational expenses. But if the child obtains Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, families should be cautious in using a Section 529 plan.
529 plans, named for a pro... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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We're often asked by clients how our Elder Law Attorneys can help them be prepared for the need of long-term care. Our answer is that as a part of thorough Estate Planning, we create documents that are flexible enough to allow the use of various strategies to obtain and pay for long term care. Sourc... [read more]
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1 month ago
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A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, there is the potential for disputes with other siblings. No matter which side you are on, it is important to know your rights and limitations.
A power of attorney ... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 began this Monday, October 15, and runs through Friday, December 7, 2018. During this enrollment period, you can enroll in Medicare for the first time or you can make changes to your existing coverage. For example, you can switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medi... [read more]
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1 month ago
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If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift.
The $15,000 figure is the amount of the current gift tax exclusion (for 2018), meaning that any person who gives away $15,000 or le... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Medigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before choosing a policy.
When you first become eligible for Medicare, you may purchase a Medigap policy from a private insurer to supplement Medicare's coverage and plug some ... [read more]
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