Category archives: North Florida
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6 years ago
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We are often asked by caregivers how they can protect a loved one's home, if they need to have skilled at-home or nursing home care and cannot afford the high costs to cover these services or facilities. Our answer is that with appropriate legal strategies we can help them get financial assistance t... [read more]
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6 years ago
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As with all cats, he is the proud owner of Lonnie and Renee Scheetz.
Renee came about Barney one day when she was running into Lowe’s for some gardening supplies and there stood one of the workers asking if anyone wanted to adopt a kitten born in their warehouse. Lonnie and Renee are true pet... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Most of us notice that our memory is affected by aging and during periods of stress. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to keep our minds active and help boost our memory. Below is a list of simple ways that we can help our brains.
Practice Concentration and Focused Attention: Paying gr... [read more]
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7 years ago
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In passing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014, Congress created a new way for potentially millions of people with special needs to save for disability related expenses without jeopardizing their eligibility for federal public benefit programs.
In fact, these savings pla... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We are asked regularly by our clients how they can make sure that their health care wishes are respected and adhered to regarding medical treatment for a terminal condition or end-of-life situation. Our answer is that they should create Living Wills that follow Florida Statutes to ensure that thei... [read more]
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7 years ago
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What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those surcharges.
Higher-income Medicare beneficiaries (individuals who earn more than $85,000) pay higher Part B a... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We are asked regularly about how to cover the high cost of nursing home care. This is a serious concern for many, as it appears that these costs for skilled care continue to rise: www.floridaelder.com/nursing-home-costs-rise-sharply-2017/. Fortunately, with proper planning, there are ways to prepar... [read more]
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7 years ago
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A serious challenge affecting many seniors is overcoming isolation.
After retirement, with children grown and often living and working in other areas, and sometimes due to health issues, it is easy for seniors to become lonely and isolated. Many times, seniors loose support and social interac... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We are regularly asked by clients what they can do to ensure that they are protected financially if, in the event of an accident, an unexpected illness, or a period of incapacity, they are unable to make financial and business decisions for themselves. We advise clients to have a trusted family mem... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new plan could save you money. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, in which you can enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7.
During this p... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Last week, users of the music sharing App, Spotify were treated to a customized playlist, “Your Time Capsule” that offered nostalgia—and perhaps more. Spotify’s customized, “Your Time Capsule” gave users great tunes from their youth, based on their music preferences, and it’s possible that it also h... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One of the concerns often expressed to us by clients is how they or a loved one can qualify for Medicaid for long-term care when their gross income exceeds the monthly maximum limit of $2,205 in Florida. For these clients, a solution we provide is helping to set up a Qualified Income Trust in orde... [read more]
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