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2 weeks ago
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As we've been talking about how much we enjoy having an office in the Julington Creek community, one thing we've discussed a great deal is how fortunate we are to serve so many clients at this location from numerous neighborhoods nearby in Duval and St. Johns counties.
Situated just south of Mand... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning ahead can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful time. The following are steps you can take to plan ahead:
Name who is in charge. The first step is to designate someo... [read more]
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2 months ago
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One question we're often asked by clients who are adult children of aging parents is how they can best help their parents as they are managing the responsibilities of their own lives.
Our answer is that we work with adult children on a regular basis to help them and their aging parents create Est... [read more]
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2 months ago
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We've been talking a lot in our office recently about the tremendous growth in the communities we serve in Orange Park, Jacksonville, Julington Creek, and St. Augustine, and one thing we all agree on is how we enjoy taking the time to get to know the people, places, and history in the local communit... [read more]
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2 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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2 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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3 months ago
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One question we are often asked by clients is how specific they should be regarding their wishes about medical care, including tests, medications, surgical procedures, and heroic measures during a serious illness or crisis situation, in their Estate Planning documents. Our answer is that you are wis... [read more]
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4 months ago
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We're often asked what Estate Planning services we offer. Our answer is that, as Elder Law Attorneys, we take a holistic approach as we evaluate each client's unique situation to create comprehensive and customized Estate Plans for them. These Estate Plans include Lifetime Living Documents to protec... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Taking care of a parent can be a full-time job. Children may have to give up paying jobs in order to provide care to aging parents. Unfortunately, caregiving is usually unpaid work. Parents who want to compensate a child who takes on the burden of caregiving may do so in one of several ways.
Ca... [read more]
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5 months ago
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We're often asked what it is that we actually do as Elder Law Attorneys. Our simple answer is that we help clients of all ages, including people with disabilities, be prepared to manage a health crisis or emergency, prepare for their (and their families' and loved ones) futures, and be ready to ... [read more]
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6 months 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 only creating Wills and Trusts. As Elder Law A... [read more]
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7 months ago
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We're often asked why someone needs an Estate Plan from an Elder Law Attorney when there are so many do-it-yourself Wills and Estate Planning documents readily available online. Our answer is that in addition to staying current with all relevant Florida Statutes that may affect our clients and their... [read more]
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