Eleven years after the highly publicized Terri Schiavo case, the taboo surrounding conversations regarding death and end-of-life decisions is finally waning. As Elder Law Attorneys, we frequently initiate end-of-life conversations with our clients in order to properly draft advanced directives, such as Living Wills and Health Care Surrogates. Until recently, health care professionals have either
Read MoreRead More Read More Effective today, July 1, 2016, a brand new law goes into effect which will finally protect Florida’s citizens from getting surprised by unfair medical bills. This law helps eliminate the problem of “balance billing”, which sticks an unsuspecting individual with the total cost of medical services even though the individual thought he was covered under his
Read MoreRead More Read More What is ABLE (Achieving A Better Life Experience)? ABLE arose from a federal law enacted in December 2014 which allows for a tax-favored account to be established for people with disabilities. A new 529A section within the Internal Revenue Code and regulations were issued in Summer 2015. The State of Florida enacted its own ABLE
Read MoreRead More Read More Many low-income seniors have no idea at least 3 different programs exist which allow seniors to get back an extra $100 in cash currently being deducted from their monthly Social Security checks. These eligible seniors should apply for the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), under which the Medicare Part B premium ($104.90) is never deducted from
Read MoreRead More Read More Could you be breaking the law? You may be required to pay minimum wage or provide overtime pay for persons you hire to take care of your aging parent. We first discussed the changes to the Department of Labor’s overtime rules in our Firm’s Facebook post on May 20. Here’s a little more information provided by
Read MoreRead More Read More “The Bank told me your Power of Attorney is no good!”, says the angry child of your Client. For an attorney who strives to do the best job possible for her clients, this comment really hurts. “No. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the Power of Attorney I drafted for your Mother. It is a valid
Read MoreRead More Read More Many retired military are aware of the election of a survivorship benefit for a spouse. In addition, those with disabled children also know that a survivorship benefit can be elected for a child with disabilities to help protect against the unknowns of their future, long after you have passed away. Even with these best intentions
Read MoreRead More Read More We don’t want to think about the potential for a hurricane to cause damage to our property. Yet it may happen if we continue to live in Florida. Here’s tips on how to protect yourself. After natural disasters, unlicensed contractors and scammers come into the affected areas. Many promise quick repairs, discount prices, or unobtainable results.
Read MoreRead More Read More We call them our “sons” and our “daughters.” They sleep in our beds and hold a piece in our hearts. We spend an abundance of money on them for birthday gifts, grooming, veterinary care, and toys. Our free time is spent with them at dog parks, horseback riding, and pet supermarkets. In return, we receive
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