Category archives: North Florida
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6 years ago
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We're often asked what it means to be an Elder Law Attorney, and if it is the same as being an Estate Planning Attorney. Our answer is that while Estate Planning is an important aspect of Elder Law, an Elder Law Attorney is concerned with much more than just creating Wills and Trusts. Elder Law Atto... [read more]
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6 years ago
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The announcement of the 2018 Medicare premium is good news for some beneficiaries and bad news for many others. The good news is that the standard monthly Part B premium, which about 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries pay, will again be $134 next year, unchanged from 2017.
But most Medicar... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Tripod has been a member of Grady and Peggy's family since the early 2000s.
When Grady and Peggy's children Allen and Allison were attending Ridgeview High School a friend let them know that Tripod needed a home, and the rest is history. After adopting Tripod as a Kitten, both Allen and A... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We are often asked by clients if they need to establish a Qualified Income Trust to be eligible for Medicaid so they can cover the high costs of long-term nursing home care. Our answer is that if their gross monthly income exceeds the current limit of $2,205, a Qualified Income Trust (also called a ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it.
Although you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for Med... [read more]
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6 years ago
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After staying the same for five years, the amount you can give away to any one individual in a particular year without reporting the gift will increase in 2018.
The annual gift tax exclusion for 2018 is rising from $14,000 to $15,000. This means that any person who gives away $15,000 or less ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We are often asked by clients if giving 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 $14,000 annually, per individual, without the recipient havin... [read more]
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6 years 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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6 years ago
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We are often asked by clients if they need a new Will when moving from another state. We briefly address this important concern in our video, Do I need a new asset protection plan, trust, or will if move to a new state?. Our longer answer is that a valid Will which was properly drafted, signed, and ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Hurricanes, floods and wildfires have ravaged large swaths of the U.S. this year. Every major natural disaster disproportionately harms society’s most vulnerable populations, particularly people with disabilities.
Hurricane Katrina, for example, left hundreds of thousands with disabilities stran... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We are often asked by clients if they need a will or a trust. Our answer is that decision depends on their individual and family situations and goals. One main advantage to a trust is that it helps avoid probate and the costs and public exposure that can come with that legal process.
Many clients... [read more]
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6 years ago
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In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely eaten up by higher Medicare Part B premiums.
Cost of living increases are tied to the consumer price index, and an upturn in inflation rates ... [read more]
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