Category archives: Seniors
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16 hours ago
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Older Americans with a life insurance policy that they no longer need have the option to sell the policy to investors. These transactions, called "life settlements," can bring in needed cash, but are they a good idea?
If your children are grown and your mortgage paid off, you may decide that ther... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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In most states, transferring your house to your children (or someone else) may lead to a Medicaid penalty period, which would make you ineligible for Medicaid for a period of time. However, there are circumstances in which transferring a house will not result in a penalty period.
One of those... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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The winners of our raffle from the Active After 50 Senior Expo are announced!
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1 month ago
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Please join us for the Active After 50 Senior Expo at the Thrasher- Horne Center, located at 283 College Drive, Orange Park, Florida, 32065 on Wednesday August 14, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This outstanding free community event features over 70 local exhibitors showcasing their products... [read more]
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2 months ago
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As we help clients with their Elder Law and Estate Planning, we enjoy the privilege of building long-term relationships with them and hearing about their families, loved ones, friends, and pets. In many ways, we view our office as a family serving other families.
Each Monday we share an image of... [read more]
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3 months ago
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One of the exciting things happening in the heart of Jacksonville each week is the Riverside Arts Market.
This popular local market is a hub of activity and has both an old fashioned and urban feel.
"Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, Inc., the Riverside Arts Market is a weekly... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman received recognition today by outgoing Jacksonville Bar Association President, Katie Dearing, as JBA Co-Chairperson of the year for her service to the Elder Law Committee.
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3 months ago
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It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may one day be unable to make your own medical decisions. In doing so, there can be confusion about the difference between a living will and a "do-not-resuscitate" order (DNR). While both these document... [read more]
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3 months ago
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We're often asked by clients how they can protect themselves, or their aging loved ones, from potential abuse or exploitation as they continue to age and become more vulnerable.
Our answer is that it is important to work with an Elder Law Attorney to make sure that essential Estate Planning docum... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, but family members often accept the discharge without questioning it. Residents can fight back and challenge an unlawful dis... [read more]
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4 months ago
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If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions. It will ensure that your medical treatment instructions are carried out, and it is especially important to have a health care proxy if... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Medicare covers preventative care services, including an annual wellness visit. But confusing a wellness visit with a physical could be very costly.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, Medicare beneficiaries receive a free annual wellness visit. At this visit, your doctor, nurse practitioner or ... [read more]
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