When It Comes to Elder Care Law What Is The Difference Between Will and Trust Planning?
When deciding between a trust agreement and a last will and testament, there are many things to consider. You need the right plan in place for you and your loved ones. When it comes to elder care law, what is the difference between will and trust planning? The...
Why You Need to Plan for Your Elder Care Law Needs Early
Many seniors do not have elder care planning of any kind. Unfortunately, this means they are not prepared for a sudden crisis. This crisis could be a healthcare diagnosis, a car accident or a rapid decline in cognitive abilities. Most of the elder care planning you...
How Could “Gray Divorce” Impact Your Elder Care Planning?
There is no question that getting a divorce is a stressful and tense time period. Emotions are heightened as paperwork begins to pile up, meetings with attorneys become more frequent and discussions between ex-spouses become argumentative or sad. Did you know,...
What Seniors Need to Know About Health Care When Traveling
Research tells us that more retirees are traveling than ever before. The AARP shares in the 2017 Travel Research Survey that “most Boomers (99%) will take at least one leisure trip in 2017, with an average of five or more trips expected throughout the year.” There...
Tips You Need to Balance a Multi-Age Caregiver Schedule
If you are a caregiver for multiple ages, you know your job is not easy. Over half of the members of the Sandwich Generation, those caring for a minor child and an aging parent, find themselves balancing a multi-age caregiver schedule. The simple fact is people of...
5 Things to Know About Filial Responsibility
Did you know there is a possibility you could one day be responsible for an aging parent’s long-term care costs? Filial responsibility is the legal and financial responsibility of a third party to pay for another’s unpaid expenses. Although it has only been enforced...
How Will Tax Reform Impact Seniors and Persons with Disabilities?
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) is now officially law. Both the House and Senate passed the new tax reform bill in December with straight party-line votes and no support from Democrats. President Trump signed it into law right before Christmas. It is the first...
Is Estate Planning an Elder Care Law Goal in Florida?
Estate planning creates a legacy for your spouse, children, and loved ones. This planning enables you to pass your real property, assets and finances to your heirs. In your plan, you choose who will manage your estate once you pass away. Your estate plan, however,...
Elder Care Law: 5 Tips to Help You Age-in-Place
Florida seniors and their adult children frequently ask me how the elder can stay in the family home. I understand this desire. I want my clients to be able to age-in-place for as long as possible. We must plan, however, for a time when you may be unable to do so...
6 Tips for Discussing Your Estate Plan with Your Children During the Holidays
It is important for you to talk to your adult children about your Florida estate planning. You want your children to know who has the legal authority to make your decisions. You also want them to know what your long-term care goals are should you become...