Special Education Law: Support for Students and Families
In 2022, more than 140,000 grandchildren were being raised by grandparents in Florida. While they are loved unconditionally, many grandparents weren’t expecting them. Times have changed and even services available at school are different this time around. As a grandparent, understanding the resources to help make the next generation successful is a daily learning experience. […]
Irrevocable Trust – Is It Right for You?
Trust-based estate planning is an effective way to protect your legacy and provide for your family once you are gone. While the topic may seem overwhelming, there are Elder Law Attorneys who specialize in this type of estate planning who make the task of establishing a trust much less daunting. The first part of this […]
A Real Estate Attorney and You: Clear to Close
.The biggest decisions in life can be much less daunting with helpful advice from knowledgeable experts. A Real Estate Attorney is a perfect example of an individual who just makes life easier. Why go into one of your biggest investments alone when you have the option of retaining a third party who is there to […]
Trusts in Florida: Is a Revocable Trust Right for You?
Life is an adventure and, with only one chance to make the most of it, planning ahead is a powerful way to embrace the unexpected. If the thought of living life to the fullest gives you a little anxiety, consider the peace of mind estate planning can give you. If you’ve never heard of a […]
Probate and You: Why Hiring an Attorney is a Smart Choice
We’ve all seen the movies. The wealthy patriarch dies, and the grieving family comes together for the reading of the will. Only to learn that they have each been left out of the will and the entire estate has been left to the housekeeper! Dramatic? Yes. Unrealistic. No. There is one pivotal character missing from […]
“As-Is” Contract: Avoid Costly Mistakes with a Real Estate Attorney
Buying a house is a milestone for many people. While the market may fluctuate, hopes and expectations stay consistent. We all want a transparent purchase experience with no surprises. Is that too much to ask? It shouldn’t be. Melbourne is one of the best places to live in Florida, and with a hot local housing […]
Debunking the Myth: Medicare Pays if I Run Out of Money
This unfortunate myth has been swirling for decades. Let’s put aside the current discussion of whether or not the Medicare trust fund will become insolvent in the next few years and focus on the myth itself. Medicare does not pay for your care if you run out of money. Many times, people confuse the benefits […]
3 Real Life Reasons for Case Management
Have you ever traveled to another country and wished you’d spent more time on Duolingo or Rosetta Stone, learning how to communicate better in a different language? The learning curve for supporting aging parents can feel a lot like traveling to a foreign land and, since you are joining a journey already in progress, you […]
Mobile Medical Services: 7 Services for Aging at Home Safely
Are you caring for an aging loved one? Women make up 80% of the medical decision-makers for households across the country. With responsibilities for their own growing families and aging parents, this special group of care providers has a desperate need for mobile medical services to help support aging parents at home. (Women are also […]
Fall Prevention for Seniors: Occupational Therapy Strategies that Work
“I am afraid of falling.” Five heartbreaking words older people use to explain why they have withdrawn and become immobilized. The fear of falling in older adults is real, but prioritizing fall prevention for seniors and improving quality of life can be as simple as strategic interventions from an occupational therapist. Nobody wants a senior […]