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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t Make Life Harder (Just Get Advance Directives!)
Planning for end-of-life sounds like a bummer. For the young and healthy, the thought of making decisions about a far-off event may seem a bit premature. And spending money on advance directives? To the uninformed, this may be the most off-putting. It doesn’t take much prompting for an Elder Law Attorney to tell stories about […]
Wrap Up 2023 Strong!
Florida law states that every competent adult has the fundamental right of self-determination regarding decisions about their own health. This includes the right to choose or refuse medical treatment. Do you have advance directives that outline your wishes? Living wills and advance directives for medical care allow you to outline your wishes before a crisis […]
Incapacity Planning in Florida
What do Florida and Maine have in common? Elderly people. While we currently share the highest numbers of elderly people with the great state of Maine, Florida is on track for a significant increase. By 2030, Florida will see a 34% increase in people 60 and older. Therefore, this group will expand its numbers to […]
Probate: The Least You Need to Know
The subject of probate can be intimidating. Ask any attorney and they will give you these simple words of advice: Avoid it. But what are we avoiding? With or without a will, assets will be distributed. The main difference is with a will you get to choose who your assets are distributed to. Understanding that […]
Elder Law: An Easy Call to Make
Attorneys can get a bad rap. Especially after decades of TV shows and movies sensationalizing the clever lawyer who yells, bullies, and tricks their way into a winning verdict for their client. We’ve been subtly conditioned to be wary of all lawyers. Know any good lawyer jokes? Of course you do. Some types of lawyers […]
Aging Parents: Can I Be a Guardian?
If you are 18 years of age or older and have not been convicted of a felony, the short answer is most likely yes – but – guardianship is the option of last resort for seniors in Florida. Alternatives to guardianship are available that can save time, money, and relationships if the senior person assigns […]
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 […]