May 10, 2022What are the Different Florida Trusts?Some may rely on trusts to protect assets, others rely on trusts for protecting their family, and others rely on trusts to ensure they are financially stable. Here is the thing: all of these situations require different trusts, as different types of trusts help you accomplish different goals. …Elder Law2 min readElder Law2 min read
May 3, 2022The Rise and Push-Back of Feeding AssistantsRightfully so, nursing homes are heavily regulated by federal, state, and local laws in order to keep its attendants safe and cared for. This became far more regulated after a study in 1986 from the Institute of Medicine showed that nursing home residents were often inadequately cared for, abused, and…Nursing Home2 min readNursing Home2 min read
Apr 14, 2022Estate Planning in FloridaThe process of estate planning changes from state to state, and those who live in Florida are in luck. Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states in the U.S. and offers a great deal of legal tools that can help one protect their property, minimize taxes, and ensure a…Estate Planning2 min readEstate Planning2 min read
Apr 6, 2022Educate Yourself with Free, Virtual Elder Law SeminarsElder law is one of the most unique, diverse areas of law. Unlike many areas of practice, elder law is shaped by the needs of the people it serves, not by a certain topic. …Elder Law2 min readElder Law2 min read
Mar 9, 2022How are Special Needs Trustees Compensated?A trustee is someone who holds and administers the property and/or assets for another person. The trustee must ensure they adhere to the proper rules and regulations that come with administering a trust, lest they face liability for missteps. Serving as a trustee to a trust is a time-consuming, complex…Trustee2 min readTrustee2 min read
Mar 3, 2022What is a First Party Special Needs Trust?Special needs trusts allow one to organize a trust for a loved one without affecting their eligibility for needs-based governmental programs (Medicare, Medicaid). Because they are organized by a loved one, and not the trustee themself, most special needs trusts are “third-party” special needs trusts. Most of the time, when…Special Needs Trust2 min readSpecial Needs Trust2 min read
Jan 19, 2022Protect Your Loved Ones in the New YearAs we are fully slated in this new year, many are in the process of getting all their documents and exhibits in order. For some, they new have expenses to deal with. Their loved one may be in the process of transitioning to a nursing home, or perhaps they recently…Elder Law2 min readElder Law2 min read
Nov 22, 2021How to Prepare for the Future of Caring for Your Loved OnesMost of us see our parents as the version of them that we grew up with: the strong, capable people who raised us and took care of us. When their health begins to decline and it comes time to offer them assistance, it can be heartbreaking. You and your family…Elder Law5 min readElder Law5 min read
Sep 14, 2021Caring for an Elder During a Big StormAs mid-September rolls in, we are in the peek of hurricane season. With a total of 14 named storms at just about the halfway mark for the season, it’s clear we have a busy storm-season on our hands. For those who care for an elderly or special-needs loved one, hurricane…Elder Care3 min readElder Care3 min read
Jan 26, 2021Estate Planning During a PandemicEstate planning is an essential step everyone must take to ensure their property and assets are distributed to those the writer desires. Though some people think it’s a task they can take on themselves, they quickly find organizing one’s property, concerns, and desires is a lofty task best handled by…Elder Law3 min readElder Law3 min read
