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Are There Less Restrictive Options for Britney Spears Than a Guardianship?

Are There Less Restrictive Options for Britney Spears Than a Guardianship?

Britney Spears's legal fight to wrest back control over her personal and financial affairs has…

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Can Medicaid Take Money From a Personal Injury Settlement?

Can Medicaid Take Money From a Personal Injury Settlement?

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case disputing how much states can…

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How Much Money Can You Have and Still Qualify for Medicaid?

How Much Money Can You Have and Still Qualify for Medicaid?

In order to be eligible for Medicaid benefits a nursing home resident may have no…

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Will Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing under Senate Democrats' Spending Plan

Will Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing under Senate Democrats’ Spending Plan?

The Senate Democrats' proposal for a $3.5 trillion spending plan includes expanding Medicare to provide…

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Medicaid Home Care Waiver

Can Medicaid’s Home Care Waivers Help You Avoid a Nursing Home?

Medicaid long-term care benefits traditionally pay mainly for nursing home care, but the federal government…

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Guardianship Florida

How do I File for Guardianship in Florida?

No one wants to see a loved one become unable to make decisions for him…

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nursing home abuse Tampa

What is an Ombudsmen?

Disagreements with a nursing home can arise regarding any number of topics, including the quality…

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Estate Planning St Petersburg

The Need for Medicaid Planning

One of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in…

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Who should I call to make a will in Tampa Florida

Wills Tampa

What is Estate Planning? One definition of estate planning is as follows: I want to…

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Wills Tampa

Coronavirus Prompting More Young Adults to have a Will

A new survey has found that motivated in part by the coronavirus pandemic, younger adults…

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Medicaid Planning Lawyer Tampa

Can Life Insurance Affect Your Medicaid Eligibility?

When applying for Medicaid many people often forget about life insurance. But depending on the…

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Medicaid Planning Lawyer Tampa

Advocacy Groups Call for Abolishing Medicaid Estate Recovery

An individual must satisfy very complicated financial eligibility rules to qualify for Medicaid coverage of…

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Non-Borrowing Spouses of Reverse Mortgage Holders Receive Expanded Protections

The federal government has expanded access to protections for spouses of reverse mortgage holders who…

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Wills Tampa

Senators Propose Sweeping Changes to the Taxation of Estates and Inherited Gains

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders (D) has introduced legislation that would require more estates to pay…

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Should I Allow my Family Members to Inherit my Vacation Home?

Should I Allow my Family Members to Inherit my Vacation Home?

Inheriting a vacation home with your siblings can be a great thing or it can…

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Can a No-Contest Clause Prevent Heirs from Challenging a Will or Trust in Florida?

If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you…

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The Film ‘I Care a Lot’ Highlights Vulnerabilities in the Guardianship System

Netflix’s popular new movie, I Care a Lot, may be far-fetched in a lot of…

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Medicaid Coverage of Nursing Home Care

Administration Eases Restrictions on Nursing Home Visits in Florida

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on whether families…

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How Does the Covid 19 Relief Bill Help Seniors

How Does the Covid-19 Relief Bill Help Seniors?

President Biden has signed the latest COVID-19 relief bill, which in addition to authorizing stimulus…

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St Petersburg Living trust Attorney

What are Some Potential Problems with my Trust?

All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date…

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Medicaid Coverage of Nursing Home Care

Will Medicaid Cover the Cost of Nursing Home Care in Florida?

For better and for worse, Medicaid is the primary method of paying for nursing home…

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St Petersburg Wills Attorney

St. Petersburg, FL: Is an “I Love You” Will a Good Idea?

It’s always a good idea to express your love for someone you care about. However,…

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Probate Court St Petersburg

Why You Need a Healthcare Surrogate in St. Petersburg, FL

Thinking about a future injury or illness isn’t pleasant, but it could give your desires…

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Probate Court Tampa

How To Choose A Legal Guardian For Your Children In St. Petersburg, FL

When most people think about estate planning, they think about leaving their assets to their…

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Probate Attorney Tampa Florida

How To Decide Between a Trust or a Will for Your Estate Plan in St. Petersburg, FL

It’s normal to have a lot of questions when planning your estate, especially if you’ve…

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Reducing the impact of Covid-19 on Elderly in Tampa & t Petersburg

COVID-19: Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Healthy In Florida

It’s common knowledge now that people over the age of 60 have a higher chance…

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Probate Court Pinellas County

How to Help Your Elderly Parent Qualify for Medicaid

Qualifying for Medicaid can be complicated and the process can be quite confusing. But we’ve…

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Estate Planning Attorneys in Hillsborough County

6 Ways to Ensure Flexibility in Your Estate Plan

Whether you’ve had an estate plan for some time, or you’re just getting started, you…

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Elder Law Tampa

Thinking About Medicaid? 8 Reasons Why You Should Be

Do you think it’s too early to start thinking about Medicaid? It’s time to think…

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St Petersburg Wills Attorney

The Pros and Cons of Probate for Your Family

Whether you’re planning your estate or dealing with an estate left behind, you’ve likely come…

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St Petersburg Wills Lawyer

How to Choose a Trustee

When you are planning your estate, you might choose to include a trust instead of…

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St Petersburg Elder Law

How to Pick the Best Nursing Home

Selecting a nursing home might seem overwhelming, but it’s a decision worth spending time on…

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Elder Law attorney Tampa

When Should You Start Thinking About Estate Planning?

While estate planning may feel like a grim topic, it’s really a way of caring…

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Financial Planning Attorney Tampa

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Estate

Planning your estate is hard work, but paying attention to a few essential tips can…

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When Is Guardianship Needed for Your Elderly Family Member?

It’s normal for families to help out their elders with everyday tasks that might prove…

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4 Legal Steps to Take If Your Loved One is Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is scary. But there are a few simple steps that you can…

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Estate Planning Tampa Florida

As Children Change, Your Estate Plan Might Need to Change Too

If you’re like many people, maybe you’ve been meaning to review your estate plan but…

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Trust Planning for a Special Needs Child or Grandchild

Many parents consider leaving a portion or the entirety of their estate to their children…

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Medicaid Planning Attorney Tampa

How Can a Living Will Help You and Your Loved Ones?

A living will is a legal document that lets individuals state their wishes for end-of-life…

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Medicaid Home Care Waiver

Caregiving at the Expense of Your Career

Providing care for a senior family member, particularly long-term care, can bring about lost wages…

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special needs

Special Needs Planning for a New Adult

Having a special needs child has many challenges. One of the toughest challenges faced by…

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able accounts

New Opportunities with ABLE Accounts

Previously, disabled people could only get government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid…

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assisted living

Assisted Living: Is it Enough?

Jerry’s mother Jane decided, on her own, that it was time to move into an…

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vote

How Seniors Can Protect Their Right to Vote

Your right to vote is a fundamental lynchpin of what it means to be a…

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A Dementia Diagnosis Can Change Your Housing Plans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report acknowledging that from…

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special needs

What to Keep in Mind When You Buy Special Needs Housing

If you or a loved one is in the market for a home that will…

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The Elderly Suicide Rate is Rising

An increasing number of older Americans are turning to suicide particularly when they live in…

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power of attorney

Signs Your Power of Attorney Isn’t Powerful Enough

Powerful “power of attorney” (POA) documents are essential, if there ever comes a time when…

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dementia

Dementia Turning into a Bigger Health Challenge

Somewhere in the world, every three seconds, someone is being diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is…

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nursing home abuse Tampa

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Nursing home abuse or neglect is defined generally as any action or failure to act…

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leave well

How You Can Leave Well

Have you thought about what would happen if you got so sick you couldn’t communicate…

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cargiving

Make Family Caregiving Like Any Other Job

Doesn’t it make sense for a family member to care for a senior who needs…

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artificial intelligence

Aging in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Senior care is being re-envisioned with the advent of artificial intelligence. There is a need…

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senior safe act

What You Need to Know About the Senior Safe Act

The Senior Safe Act, signed into law by President Trump earlier this year, is designed…

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aging

Aging in Place and its Challenges

According to AARP aging in place is a goal for 3 out of 4 Americans…

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dementia

How Dementia Can Effect Your Marriage

When someone you love, in particular, your spouse, becomes ill you want to help them…

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end of life planning

How to Preserve Quality in Your End of Life Planning

We, lawyers, prepare powers-of-attorney documents so that when our clients can no longer act for…

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virtual care

Virtual Care Taking Hold in Today’s Market

For care providers and aging seniors in the information age, the future is now. While…

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tech-savvy

Why You Should Be a Tech-Savvy Senior

Although the “digital divide” is closing, there are still many senior citizens who remain apprehensive…

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ABLE Act

How the ABLE Act Helps Those with Special Needs

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in December of…

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Misconceptions of Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you…

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Top Budgeting Tips Seniors Should Know

Money is one of life’s biggest concerns. People of all ages struggle to stretch their…

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