Most families dread the day they may have to find a nursing home for an elderly loved one who can no longer be cared for at home. However, families are more likely to have to hire help for an elderly or disabled loved one in their home before placing that same loved one in a nursing home. And, few families consider this...
Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th. It is important for everyone to be prepared for hurricane season with an evacuation plan and hurricane supplies, which, according to Florida's Division of Emergency Management, should include: However, seniors and individuals with disabilities must make extra...
In May, Florida and many other states in the United States will celebrate Elder Law Month. Why does an area of law get a month of celebration? Elder Law is a specialized area of law that involves representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of...
If you are raising your grandchildren, your estate planning should be handled similar to an estate plan when you have a minor child(ren). However, your estate planning is complicated by the presence or absence of parents who may have a legal obligation and right to parent and support your grandchildren. Regardless of...
More and more families today are combining households to provide care and support for aging parents. Aging parents often move in with an adult child and that child’s family later in life when they need care or financial support. Often these moves are done in crisis or anticipation of a crisis and with very little, if...
Most people prefer to remain in their homes as long as possible receiving long-term care in their home. This is referred to as aging in place. To ensure you can age in place, here are five factors that you must consider: Can your home accommodate you as you age? Your home should be a single story, single level home...
Everyone has heard they need an estate plan. Most people know it should include a Last Will & Testament, but when pressed, don't know what other documents might be required. An estate plan is more than just a Last Will & Testament. A good estate plan should not only dispose of your property at death, but should...
When a loved one dies, it feels like so much needs to be done immediately. As an attorney, I have families call me within hours of a loved one dying wanting to know when they have to tell the court, creditors and even Facebook their loved one has died. While there are notifications that must be made and legal actions to...
Finding the right elder law attorney who is competent to handle your matter is important for you and your family. As with every major consumer decision, you must investigate whether the attorney can meet your needs and do it within your budget. Included in this post are a list of questions to ask to determine whether...
The costs of long-term care can be financially overwhelming — for the person who needs care and for the family supporting them. Many families are caught off guard because they assume Medicare will cover these expenses. It does not, at least not in the way most people expect. Understanding what long-term care actually...