Category archives: Trusts
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5 days ago
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Takeaways
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks.
These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and terminating staff of the Division of Energy Ass... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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Takeaways
The demand for long-term care services is rising due to an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals.
The costs of long-term care have been escalating, including in-home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care.
As most of us go through our daily rout... [read more]
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2 months ago
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You don’t have to be actively using health care services to claim the deduction. It is available from day one, even if you don’t need health care immediately upon moving in.
The percentage of CCRC fees considered deductible can change from year to year, depending on the CCRC’s costs. Differen... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Takeaways
Guardianships may be necessary to protect individuals with cognitive impairments, but they can also limit personal freedom and autonomy.
Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the importance of legal representation and proactive estate planning.
Dementia is on the rise and... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Spring is definitely here again in Orange Park and the greater Jacksonville area, and in addition to enjoying the warmer weather, the azaleas blooming, sunshine, and longer days, many of us are also Spring cleaning and thinking about changes in our lives, as well as the seasons.
This season of ch... [read more]
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3 months ago
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As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn, families increasingly find themselves providing unpaid care to loved ones with cognitive impairments. This caregiving role, though essential, comes with hidden persona... [read more]
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4 months ago
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For millions of seniors nationwide, Medicaid provides a safety net for people who find themselves requiring long-term care. Most Americans aged 65 and older – roughly 70 percent – will need these kinds of services in their later years, according to research. Meanwhile, the cost of long-term care has... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Despite challenges and uncertainties, a new year brings with it the promise of new opportunities. There's something wonderful about the start of a new calendar year, the idea of a fresh start, and the hope for the happy times it can offer us, our families, and loved ones. New opportunities, resoluti... [read more]
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6 months ago
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One of the top reasons many of our clients consistently give us for creating, or updating, their Estate Plans is to have peace of mind for themselves, their families, and loved ones.
By addressing practical concerns, such as protecting their families in the case of an emergency or death, and bein... [read more]
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8 months ago
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This October many of us in the greater Jacksonville area are feeling both relieved and fatigued from being on high alert with back-to-back hurricanes affecting Florida, and as we prepare for Halloween and the holiday season, we're reminded of how uncertain life can be.
During this wonderul fall s... [read more]
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10 months ago
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After a long hot summer, we're starting to see the promise of fall and the start of hurricane season. Children are returning to school, we're having some milder weather in the mornings and evenings, and the fall and Halloween merchandise on display in stores reminds us of shift of seasons. There's a... [read more]
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11 months ago
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Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration fo... [read more]
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