Category Archives: Legal and Financial

Medicaid: Florida Myths and Facts

The myths swirling around Medicaid in Florida are numerous and persistent. For those who believe this program is a retirement strategy, it bears repeating -  it is not. While Medicaid is a public benefit, there are specific guidelines for the application, approval, and funding of the benefit. The state of Florida and the federal government…
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Avoid Scams: Call Your Real Estate Attorney

With its sunny shores and towering palm trees, Florida has a long history of attracting people from all over the world. Even with all its beauty and famous destinations, Florida also has a shady history rooted in fraud and scams. Does the term “Ponzi scheme” sound familiar? Turns out Charles Ponzi was an original Florida…
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A Will: More Planning, Less Drama

Is there anything more dramatic than when a famous person dies without a will? Whitney Houston, James Gandolfini, and Leona Helmsley all famously passed away without clear directions about their sizable estates. Even without the large amounts of money acquired by a famous singer, actor, or hotel heiress, we all have estate planning needs that…
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Elder Law Attorneys: A Reason to Celebrate!

Looking for a reason to celebrate? You are in luck! May is National Elder Law Attorney Month! That gives us 31 days to thank the legal gladiators who help us get out of our own way and plan ahead! Let’s celebrate the month by learning more about the legal minds that empower us while we…
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