Florida Elder Law Office Blog

Low-Income Seniors: Getting $100 More in your Social Security Check

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

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What Do You (Legally) Have to Pay that Caregiver for Your Mom?

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

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“The Bank Told Me Your Power of Attorney is No Good” (Understanding the Difference between a Power of Attorney and Revocable Living Trust)

“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

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Military With Disabled Children: A New Way to Protect Your Child

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

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Avoiding Hurricane Repair Scams

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.

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Caring for Your Furry Children When You Cannot Using Pet Trusts

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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Necessary Notice to Hospitalized Seniors Delayed by CMS

Any one of a number of Seniors have had this terrible situation happen to them, so common that a federal law was enacted last year to protect them. Here’s the common scenario. Hazel, a 89 year old, has a bad fall and is taken to the hospital. She has a variety of medical tests, treatments

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Reverse Mortgages: How Can One Help You?

Q & A with Larry Brooks, a Reverse Mortgage Consultant As an elder law attorney, it is my goal to ensure my clients have considered all their options in their later years, particularly on how to fund long term care. I frequently get questions about the benefits and downsides of Reverse Mortgages. I’ve invited Larry

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Why We Didn’t Know About Gene Wilder’s Illness: A Client-Centered Estate Plan

Most of us were surprised by learning Gene Wilder suffered from Alzheimers. Yet, as estate planning and elder care lawyers, we have to be in awe of how well he [obviously] planned for the time when he wouldn’t have capacity and how his care would be handled until his peaceful demise. We didn’t learn of

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