Elder Law/Medicaid

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Sep 62 min read

Taking Care of Our Aging Family Members

As our parents age, the responsibility of ensuring their safety and care often falls on family members. This can be a challenging task,...

What can an Elder Law or Elder Care lawyer help me with?

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Apr 243 min read

What can an Elder Law or Elder Care lawyer help me with?

Clients and even colleagues who practice in other areas ask me what an elder law attorney does. We help family caregivers explore...

What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?

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Nov 6, 20232 min read

What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?

Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An incapacitated person requires a surrogate...

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Nov 6, 20232 min read

Medicaid Planning

A recent article shows how baby boomers are a huge generation. By 2030, the US will, for the first time, have more residents over 65 than...

Transferring your home to someone to protect it from Medicaid.

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Jun 12, 20231 min read

Transferring your home to someone to protect it from Medicaid.

Transferring your home to someone will make you ineligible for Medicaid benefits for up to five years following the transfer. However,...

Medicaid Benefits – Things To Do & Not Do When Applying For Benefits

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May 2, 20232 min read

Medicaid Benefits – Things To Do & Not Do When Applying For Benefits

We often receive calls from potential calls in a panic because they need to undo something they did that they thought would help them or...

Florida Bill Would Protect Senior Citizens From Fraud & Abuse

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May 2, 20232 min read

Florida Bill Would Protect Senior Citizens From Fraud & Abuse

The Florida Senate passed new legislation that could increase protections for vulnerable elderly people from exploitation and abuse....

You can qualify for Medicaid and have more than $2,000.

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Apr 5, 20231 min read

You can qualify for Medicaid and have more than $2,000.

A Medicaid-compliant annuity is typically sought in a last-minute or “crisis” Medicaid planning situation, such as when a person is about...

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

What is a Living Will?

Many people confuse a living will for a last will and testament. However, a living will is a legal document that allows you to specify...

Does Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid help pay for assisted living?

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Feb 13, 20232 min read

Does Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid help pay for assisted living?

Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living? No, it does not. While traditional Medicare supports older adults’ medical needs, it does not apply...

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