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 […]
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 […]
Plan for Healthy Aging
We all picture ourselves sliding into retirement – the absolute picture of health, grabbing wanderlust by the tail. Healthy aging doesn’t happen by accident. We are aware of the (not so) secret tips to healthy aging that involve diet and exercise. However, thoughtful planning and the right Elder Law Attorney are instrumental in enjoying peace […]
Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Don’t be fooled. Elder Law Attorneys aren’t just for older people. Regardless of your age, income, or marital and family status, a consultation with an Elder Law Attorney will have a big impact on your future. Elder Law Attorneys specialize in planning for the future. For the “what ifs” in life. And we all know, […]
Applying for Public Benefits: What to Expect
Alright, fellow procrastinators. It’s time to stop delaying the inevitable and apply for public benefits. The number one reason we don’t apply? We already assume we won’t qualify. Like with most things in life, the more you know, the less you have to fear. Also, having a knowledgeable Public Benefits Attorney review your case can […]
Public Benefits: 3 Myths Debunked
Public benefits myths are as commonplace as walkers and motorized scooters in Florida. With a higher-than-average number of senior citizens living in Florida, current access to services and housing is complicated – and we haven’t seen the worst of it yet. An aging plan is more important than ever and understanding the public benefits available […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]