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A Modest Raise for Nursing Home Workers Could Save 15,000 Lives a Year: Study
2 weeks ago
Raising the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research. Most direct care in nursing homes is provided by nursing assistants, who make up about 40 percent of the nursing home workforce and are a... [read more]

Estate Planning for New Grandparents
3 weeks ago
We're often asked if there are special considerations for creating Estate Plans for new grandparents. Our answer is that there are times in our lives that are considered significant events, when we are wise to create or revisit our Estate Plans, and the wonderful experience of becoming a grandparent... [read more]

Will Medicare Cover a Coronavirus Vaccine?
3 weeks ago
With the coronavirus pandemic responsible for more than a hundred thousand deaths and disrupting life across the United States, the only way for the country to return to normal is an effective vaccine. When a vaccine is available, Medicare will cover the cost. Medicare covers vaccines in a variet... [read more]

Caregiver Contracts: How to Pay a Family Member for Care
4 weeks ago
Although people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract (also called personal service or personal care agreement) with a family member can have many benefits. It rewards the family member doing the work. It... [read more]

Estate Planning for Retirees
1 month ago
We're often asked if there are special considerations for creating Estate Plans for retirees. Our answer is that there are times in our lives that are considered significant events, when we are wise to create or revisit our Estate Plans, and retiring is definitely one of these times. Whether you ... [read more]

Helping Out-of-State Clients with Estate Planning and Elder Law in Florida
2 months ago
We're often asked if we can help people who live or own real property out of state with either their own, or their loved ones', Estate Planning and Elder Law needs. Our answer is yes, there are many ways we can help them. The ways our Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys regularly ... [read more]

Providing Estate Planning During The Rise Of Coronavirus Cases In Florida
2 months ago
During this period of ongoing concern about the rise of reported coronavirus cases in Florida, and the recent mandatory mask requirements in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, we are here continuing to help clients. While much seems uncertain now, we want to reassure you that our Elder Law and Estate P... [read more]

Some Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Are Snatching Residents' Pandemic Relief Checks, FTC Warns
2 months ago
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning residents of long-term care facilities and their families that some facilities may unlawfully require residents who are on Medicaid to sign over their $1,200 pandemic relief checks. “This is not just a horror story making the rounds. These a... [read more]

States Move to Immunize Nursing Homes from Liability During Coronavirus Pandemic
2 months ago
Chronic understaffing. Low-wage caregivers. Difficulty containing infections. These are problems that nursing homes faced in the best of times but that have proved especially deadly as the coronavirus pandemic has spread like wildfire though long-term care facilities. In response, many states have m... [read more]

Protecting Your Family
3 months ago
During the challenging times we're all experiencing in our country this year, many people have grown more concerned about their health, safety, and protecting their families. While many things may feel uncertain now, there are also many things you can do to protect yourself and your family. A... [read more]

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