Veterans Funeral Benefits: What to Expect
The men and women who served our country through military service have access to benefits throughout their life. Benefits such as VA Aid and Attendance help support them when they need care and various programs support veterans and their families throughout their lifetime. Additionally, honorably discharged veterans have burial benefits that help pay veteran funeral […]
What is a Real Estate Attorney?
Raise your hand if you have ever read a mortgage, rental agreement, or “As Is” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase, in its entirety. No one? That’s why you need a Real Estate Attorney. Every real estate transaction involves a contract, and protecting you from small print clauses and well-written loopholes is what your attorney […]
Advance Directives: Empowering Choices for End of Life
.Advance care planning is not a subject that most of us want to spend time discussing. But if you are 18 years of age or older, there are few things more important than documenting your wishes to guide your loved ones in the event you are unable to speak for yourself. It’s time to start […]
7 Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help
The holiday season is upon us and with the arrival of cooler weather comes visits from adult children and grandchildren, ready to spend time with aging parents and continue family traditions. But there are also some adult children who are unable to make the trip for a variety of reasons and learn about the challenges […]
Financial Review: 5 Documents to Start the Year Strong
2022 is winding down and the holidays are upon us. These last few weeks are an ideal time to reflect on our accomplishments in the past year and think about the opportunities the new year will bring. Going into the New Year strong is on everyone’s list of resolutions, so how do we put our […]
Medicaid Planning vs Medicaid Crisis: Preparing for Assisted Living
Aging is an expensive proposition. And as we age, we discover that aging isn’t just about getting older. It’s about getting wiser, applying lessons learned in life, and leaving those we love with a well-documented plan that outlines our wishes to relieve them of undue burden. Today’s senior population is largely the self-proclaimed hippies and […]
Simplifying Guardianship
As Americans, we are guaranteed certain freedoms and rights by the Constitution of the United States and, in Florida, the Constitution of the State of Florida. Guardianship is a complex situation that removes these rights from individuals who have been determined incapacitated by a court. It is a process that is not taken lightly. There […]
Aid and Attendance: Claiming Your Veterans Benefit
The VA Aid and Attendance benefit provides monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors. This pension benefit requires a specific application process and is best handled by a VA-accredited attorney. It is essential that the application be handled properly and in a timely manner. Who is […]
Case Management or Guardianship: Which Will it Be?
Case Management or Professional Guardianship may prove to be invaluable resources in your future. There is very little in life that prepares us for the business of aging. As adults, we may be involved in the healthcare decisions of our own parents and maybe those of a spouse’s parents. That doesn’t exactly provide us with […]
Power of Attorney: What Does That Mean in Florida?
Independence is a word commonly heard from seniors when discussing plans with their families. They want their independence. They have earned their independence. And we aren’t here to disagree. When it comes to the matters of aging, there is no guarantee that aging will happen in a way that always allows for independent decision-making. Since […]