Category archives: St. Johns County
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by clients is if they will be financially prepared for retirement. Our answer is that with proper Estate and financial planning, they can plan to meet the income necessary for the different phases of their lifetime while also considering their family's current and... [read more]
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7 years ago
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While most of the new tax law – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – has to do with reducing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, some provisions relate to individual taxpayers. Before we get into the details, be aware that almost everything listed below sunsets after 2025, with the tax stru... [read more]
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7 years ago
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January’s pets of the month are Kali, Tig, and “E” Hickman, Attorney Alison and her husband Mike Hickman’s three cats.
Kali is a female calico that they adopted from the Safe Animal Shelter in 2012 at 7 weeks old. She lives indoors but loves to sit on the porch, look out the windows at birds,... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by parents is what happens when their child turns 18 year old and goes away to college – will they be able to access information and make decisions for their child when necessary? Do young college age children and grandchildren need to have Estate Planning documen... [read more]
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7 years ago
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If you will soon turn 65 and will be applying for Medicare, you should carefully consider which Medigap policy to enroll in because two of the most popular plans will be ending soon. In 2020, Medicare beneficiaries will no longer be able to enroll in Plans F and C.
Between copayments, deducti... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by elderly or ill clients is if he or she can create a personal service agreement to financially compensate their caregiver for the services they provide. Our answer is that a personal services contract is an excellent way to formalize this arrangement, which can ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Next year, Social Security recipients will see a 2 percent raise in benefits, the largest increase in six years.
For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, the average monthly benefit will go up from $1,170 to $1,180, not including people who are blind, for whom the monthly r... [read more]
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7 years ago
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As we enjoy Celebrating Christmas and the Holiday season this and next week, our office is still open with limited hours, to allow us to spend time with our families and loved ones--and help you with your Elder Law and Estate Planning needs. With the end of 2017 upon us, and a New Year approaching, ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Thank you to the many clients, friends, and family who supported our annual toy drive for the J.P. Hall Annual Christmas Party for underprivileged children.
The 36th Annual Christmas Party for Clay County’s underprivileged children was held on Saturday, December 16th, 2017 at the Clay County Fair... [read more]
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7 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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7 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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7 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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