Advance Directives: Why Do I Need Them?
If you are 18 years old or older, you need advance directives. Having advance directives is one of the most adult-like things any adult can do. It is adulting at the highest level.
But why?
Aging Parents: Who Pays for That?
As Baby Boomers inch ever closer to old, old age, conversations about declining health and nursing home costs in Florida are becoming the norm among adult children. Eventually, these talks turn to concerns about who will pay the bills. If your parents aren’t wealthy (the millionaire kind of wealthy), early intervention is a necessity to understand filial responsibility laws and how they may affect your family.
Caring for Aging Parents: How Life Care Planning Saves Time and Money
You aren’t alone if you woke up today feeling overwhelmed from caring for aging parents. Families of all descriptions struggle with managing the challenges of daily life that come with elder care responsibilities. There is no shame in lightening your load and making life better through the thoughtful inclusion of Life Care Planning. Even for […]
Estate Planning: How to Save Time and Money
Florida has long been a hotspot for retirees. With beautiful weather and an abundance of golf courses, the Sunshine State welcomed over 78,000 seniors in 2021, making it the number-one destination for people over 60. But as alluring as our beautiful weather and abundant golf courses may be, many savvy seniors choose to move for […]
Prepare for Senior Living with Your Elder Law Attorney
Senior Living: Planning for the Future Senior living looks different for each person who arrives at old age. For some, senior care means residing with family, several generations under one roof, all contributing to the household. For others, it is living alone in a house once vibrant with a life-long partner and raising children, now […]
Incapacity Planning: When is the Right Time?
Diminished Capacity and Incapacity Planning in Florida Diminished capacity is a sensitive subject for aging adults. And why wouldn’t it be? After decades of autonomy, the emotional, cognitive, and physical challenges of life can take their toll, threatening independence and exposing weakness. However difficult, incapacity can be addressed through an aging plan, giving direction for […]
What is a Living Will?
Talking about end-of-life decisions is not fun. But it is necessary. Life can change on a dime; being prepared is in everyone’s best interest. Starting a conversation about the wishes contained in your Living Will is well worth a little temporary discomfort. Nobody wants to think about being injured or incapacitated to the point that […]
When Should I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Most of us will need legal advice at some point in our lives. For older adults – or those anticipating their retirement years – an Elder Law Attorney can be invaluable in all matters that impact senior adults and their families. From the complex issues of financial planning to the emotional decisions that accompany end-of-life […]
Get Proactive with a Thoughtful Aging Plan
To remain independent, you must be proactive early in life. This includes taking prescribed medications for diagnosed conditions, regular exercise, a balanced diet, limiting alcohol, good sleep habits, and staying socially active. Also, a carefully considered aging plan created with your Elder Law Attorney is a must. Even when facing the impact of chronic diseases […]
Dementia Diagnosis – Now What?
Dementia is an umbrella term that covers many different types of cognitive impairment. Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, vascular dementia, or dementia with Lewy bodies, absorbing the impact of a life-changing diagnosis can be challenging. It can be scary to think about how this diagnosis will […]