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How to Declare Florida Your Domicile

How to Declare Florida Your Domicile

We are often asked how to establish domicile in Florida. Each year it seems that more people move to Florida to enjoy their retirement in our warm weather and low tax rates.  Many come from higher-tax states and may hope to be “let go” by their old home state. The...

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Diagnosis Dementia

Diagnosis Dementia

Most patients and their families are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family have probably been noticing subtle changes for some time. However, when these suspicions are confirmed by a diagnosis, all the...

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How a Florida Durable Power of Attorney Helps in Medicaid Planning

How a Florida Durable Power of Attorney Helps in Medicaid Planning

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is a document that gives a trusted person of your choosing, the “Agent”, legal authority to act on your behalf regarding financial matters. A DPOA withstands incapacity and is a very important document for you to have in the event...

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Understanding the 5-year Medicaid Lookback

Understanding the 5-year Medicaid Lookback

The 5-year Medicaid Lookback Period is a specific provision that is often confusing, but it plays a vital role in determining Medicaid eligibility.   What is the 5-Year Medicaid Lookback? The 5-Year Medicaid Lookback Period refers to a five-year timeframe during...

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Estate Planning at Any Age – by Daniel A. Burzynski

Estate Planning at Any Age – by Daniel A. Burzynski

Many people have the idea that estate planning is only for seniors. Or maybe they think that only very rich people need to worry about estate planning. But the reality is that people can benefit from having a plan in place at any age, regardless of your asset level....

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Holiday Stress-Staying Calm

Holiday Stress-Staying Calm

Now that November is here, we are right in the thick of the Holidays again! Ready or not, we are at the time of year filled with family, friends, love and laughter. Everyone looks forward to the holiday season, right? Well, that might not be true in some cases. Some...

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Who Implements a Life Care Plan?

Who Implements a Life Care Plan?

Implementing a Life Care Plan requires a full team of experts. Elder law attorneys lead the team, drafting legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives. Their role is to protect the elderly person’s rights and ensure that their...

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The Hidden Disadvantages in Medicare Advantage

The Hidden Disadvantages in Medicare Advantage

Soon we will be in Medicare “open enrollment” season. Expect to be overwhelmed with all those ads trying to convince you to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage, also called a Medicare Part C Plan, is an alternate to traditional Medicare. Advantage...

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The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

The importance of crisis planning for seniors can be summarized by something Benjamin Franklin once said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”  Oftentimes, families contact our Elder Care Law office for crisis planning for seniors in their lives,...

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Declare Domicile

Declare Domicile

Each year it seems that more people move to Florida to enjoy their retirement in our warm weather and low tax rates. Many come from higher-tax states and may hope to be “let go” by their old home state. The question of domiciling has two prongs- based on the rules of...

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Should I Try to Avoid Probate?

Should I Try to Avoid Probate?

Many people believe that probate is something that should be avoided in all cases. When asked why probate should be avoided, people often express that probate will be a very expensive and time-consuming process. These perceptions are not necessarily true. The efforts...

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Music Therapy

Music Therapy

Music therapy offers profound benefits for aging adults, particularly those living with dementia. This therapeutic approach harnesses the power of music to enhance cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. For individuals with dementia, music therapy can trigger...

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What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Dementia

What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Dementia

Most patients and their families are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family have probably been noticing subtle changes for some time. However, when these suspicions are confirmed by a diagnosis, all the...

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Many Benefits of Exercise

Many Benefits of Exercise

It is hard to over-stress the importance of staying active to the healthy aging process. Even moderate amounts of exercise have proven benefits with very limited side effects.  Some geriatricians call exercise the true fountain of youth. Any change or increase in...

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Senior Driver Safety

Senior Driver Safety

In Florida’s car-centric society, it is normal to pick up the car keys and drive somewhere.  However, as age progresses, there comes a time in every person’s life when it may no longer be safe to do so. It becomes essential to evaluate when senior drivers should...

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Long-Term Care Concerns When Aging Alone

Long-Term Care Concerns When Aging Alone

Solo agers, individuals who are aging without a spouse, partner, or children, must take extra steps to ensure their future care needs are met. Addressing key long-term care questions for solo agers can help mitigate the risks associated with aging alone. While there...

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The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

The importance of crisis planning for seniors can be summarized by quoting Benjamin Franklin: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Oftentimes, families contact our Elder Care Law office for crisis planning for seniors in their lives, struggling to...

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What is Life Care Planning?

What is Life Care Planning?

Many individuals and families face the challenge of navigating complex personal, legal and financial care needs that they are sometimes unprepared to handle in the later stages of life. Life care planning comes into play when considering how to address these issues...

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Basic Estate Planning for Seniors

Basic Estate Planning for Seniors

Estate planning for seniors is critical in ensuring that one’s financial and healthcare wishes are carried out with integrity and care. As individuals age, assessing and implementing measures safeguarding assets, personal preferences, and family needs becomes vital....

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Latest Scams Targeting Older Adults

Latest Scams Targeting Older Adults

The latest scams targeting older adults can be especially devastating due to the vulnerability and trust often associated with older age. While the specifics may evolve over time, some of the most common scams we are hearing about in 2024 include the following: 1. ...

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What is a Care Plan Meeting by Daniel A. Burzynski

What is a Care Plan Meeting by Daniel A. Burzynski

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you will soon hear the term “care plan meeting.”  Shortly after admitting a new resident, each nursing home is required by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to develop a plan of care.  This helps the facility know what...

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Challenges for Aging in LGBTQ+ Individuals

Challenges for Aging in LGBTQ+ Individuals

June marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity, honor the history of the LGBTQ+ community, and advocate for continued progress toward equality. Originating from the Stonewall riots in 1969, Pride Month is a vibrant expression of solidarity and...

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Informal Estate Plans Bring Problems

Informal Estate Plans Bring Problems

Have you ever thought you could just skip estate planning documents? There are potential traps in trying to DIY your legal work.  Often, clients think they have solved their division of assets (after their death) by making up an informal estate plan of their own...

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