Did you know that, unfortunately, every year about 5 million older adults are abused or neglected? It is estimated that annually, older adults lose an estimated $2.6 million as a result of financial abuse and exploitation. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15 and it can be an important time to concentrate our efforts
Child support paid on behalf of your child with special needs impacts the amount they receive from SSI, whether they are under the age of 18 or receive child support as an adult paid beyond the age of 18. The child who receives SSI under the age of 18 will have up to two-thirds of
The Veterans Administration announced that it will begin reviewing previously denied claims for disability for a specific category of Veterans arising from their service during the early years of the Vietnam Conflict. These veterans are known as the Blue Water Navy Veterans. These soldiers were denied service-connected disability compensation because they did not have “boots
Regardless if our pets have four legs, feathers, or gills, our “children” are a part of our family. It is only fitting that we make sure that these family members are taken care of upon our deaths. The ASPCA estimates that about 150,000 dogs and cats are abandoned after their owner’s death. So, how can
In my opinion, the single most important legal document one can have while alive is a Durable Power of Attorney. It is a necessary part of everyone’s estate planning. It is the document designed to help one avoid having to be placed under a court-ordered guardianship if one loses his or her mental capacity and
Undoubtedly the use of Revocable Living Trusts in estate planning has become an inexpensive, yet valuable, alternative to a Last Will & Testament for middle class Americans. The major benefit to using a revocable living trust is probate avoidance. Decades ago, one would only see the most wealthy individuals using trusts for the transfers of
Frequently a war-time Veteran (or the widow of a war-time Veteran) who is receiving Aid & Attendance benefits also needs Medicaid. And, despite the prevalence of misinformation, a Veteran can receive both the Aid & Attendance benefit and Medicaid, so long as there are out of pocket expenditures toward care costs which are in excess
The unfortunate truth is that there is an elevated risk of divorce among married couples who have children with special needs. Divorce happens. However, it is little understood that Florida law provides a legal basis to obtain child support for your special needs child beyond the age of 18. In fact, when appropriately addressed during
If you and your spouse filed tax returns for 2019 or 2018 jointly, you likely have already received the Economic Impact Payments (Payments) authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). However, if your spouse died before your receipt of the payment, IRS wants that portion of payment made to your
