Category archives: Orange Park
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6 years 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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6 years 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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6 years 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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6 years 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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6 years 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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6 years 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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6 years ago
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It may soon be a new day for airline travelers with disabilities. In a groundbreaking development, a new law directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a bill of rights for passengers with disabilities to protect their right to fly free of discrimination.
The change is part of th... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Social Security payments are set to grow next year, although for some recipients the extra income will be slightly offset by an increase in Medicare premiums and deductibles.
Announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on October 11, 2018, and effective December 31, Social Security pay... [read more]
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6 years ago
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ABLE accounts, new tax-free saving accounts for people with disabilities, hold great promise for special needs planning. But among the many questions surrounding ABLE plans is who can open accounts? Only the person with a disability? Parents? Other relatives? Friends?
Created by Congress vi... [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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The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012. The change will put an additional $468 anually in the pocket of the average retired beneficiary.
Cost of living increases are tied to the consumer price index, and an... [read more]
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7 years ago
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As we close our offices for the rest of this week so that we can enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving and a long holiday weekend with our families and loved ones, we want to take a moment to thank you for being clients and friends of our Law Office.
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