Your Estate Plan with the Onset of the Coronavirus
Your Estate Plan with the Onset of the Coronavirus is a topic that we have carefully considered for our clients. It is not too late to safely make a plan.
Burzynski Elder Law Coronavirus Update
We know here at Burzynski Elder Law that we deal with a vulnerable population. We are doing our best to ensure the the health and welfare of our clients and our staff, while still providing ongoing legal services. While we closed our doors to the public last week, we...
Coronavirus Scams to Avoid
Everyone is interested in the latest news on the fast developing situation around COVID-19 or Coronavirus. Of course, scammers are attempting to use the situation to their advantage. The following are some of the things to keep in mind to avoid Coronavirus scams: Be...
Glass Art Sculpture
Enter our drawing to win this custom made art glass sculpture made by Attorney Jill Burzynski. When Jill isn't using her left brain in the law, she is using her right brain with her art. We will enter your name in the drawing not only when you sign up, but also when...
How to Apply for Benefits
Often family members will approach our firm with questions about Medicaid. What is Medicaid? What does it cover? Can I apply for benefits for my parents? Medicaid is designed to help pay for costs associated with long term care needs. Medicaid recipients include...
Coronavirus Prevention Advice from the CDC
The disease known as Coronavirus or COVID-19 continues to spread. The Centers for Disease Control believes that it will reach the United States. The CDC reports that the disease can be especially severe for older patients and babies. As usual the very old and very...
Mediterranean Diet Benefits for Seniors
Researchers may have found another benefit of the so-called Mediterranean diet. According to a recent report in HealthDay News, the Mediterranean diet gives extra protection to seniors who are close adherents of the diet. This diet mimics the way many Mediterranean...
What is the SECURE Act and what does it change?
Congress passed the SECURE act in December of 2019 and it took effect January 1, 2020. SECURE stands for Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement. It makes important changes to the rules governing IRAs, 401ks, and other retirement accounts. Some terms I...
The Hidden Disadvantages in Medicare Advantage
Now that open enrollment season is over we finally get a break from 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 plans cover...
Long Term Care Tax Deductions
As tax season gets underway, I thought it would be a good time to review the question of long term care tax deductions. The IRS allows deductions against your personal income tax for the costs associated with medical care. You must itemize these costs in order to...
2020 VA Aid and Attendance Numbers to Know
Many of our clients are war-time Veterans who may look to the VA for some help with payment of their long-term care costs. The Aid and Attendance program, a VA pension, is one way to help, if the Veteran, Veteran’s spouse or surviving spouse can meet the VA...
Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
When we are asked "Do I need a Power of Attorney?" we respond that everyone who has trusted family member or trusted close friend should have a Durable Power of Attorney. This legal document enables the agent named in the document to carry out financial business on...
Medicaid Penalty Period Will Delay Eligibility
Often, seniors give away their assets to their children in an effort to become eligible for government benefits. However, no gifts should be contemplated without fully understanding the Medicaid penalty period. When a transfer of assets is made and Medicaid is needed...
Glossary of Legal Words
legal words Advance Directive: a written or oral statement about how you want medical decisions made should you not be able to make them yourself. Asset Protection: involves examining resources available to pay for care considering benefits that may...
What is Healthcare Fraud and Abuse?
DNA testing is one of the answers to the question “What is healthcare fraud and abuse? This is just one of the scams which target seniors.
How to Pay For Senior Home Care
Frequently, clients come to us to help create a plan for their future. Whether the plan involves preparing to protect their assets, creating a Durable Power of Attorney, or seeking advice about moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home, we remain...
What are Elder Services?
Frequently, when we first meet with clients, they express the need to create a plan to protect their aging loved ones. This need usually stems from witnessing their loved ones struggle with navigating activities of daily living. You may have heard the term “Elder...
What is Geriatric Law?
As Americans continue to live longer, the law has adapted to meet the legal needs of the population. This practice area is referred to as Geriatric Law, or Elder Law. Many people may have heard the term “Geriatric Law.” Often, however, when we first meet with...
Help Dealing with Nursing Homes
As Older Americans continue to age, many are faced with the difficult task of deciding whether moving into a nursing home is the right choice for them. This decision may be planned with the advice and support of loved ones, or may arrive suddenly after an unexpected...
Legal Planning for Seniors
As we age, our needs change and certain activities we may not have struggled with before become more challenging to navigate. Often, this is the time when many Older Americans come to us to prepare for the inevitable changes that come with aging. Sometimes, however,...
What Are Income Limits for Medicaid?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZB9-xjaXWY&t=67s I'm Jill Burzynski and today's topic is the Florida Income Cap. Florida Medicaid Qualifications requirements include an asset test, an income test and a level of care test. Income in excess of the income cap...
How to Plan for Long Term Care Needs
Long term care needs require planning. Elders should know appropriate options for care considering their financial situation and availability of benefits.
Medicaid Assets Allowed
Medicaid assets must be disclosed and “hiding assets” is never part of a legitimate asset protection plan. Knowledgeable elder law attorneys have an arsenal of tools that assists families doing preplanning and also families that find themselves in crisis.
Proactive Planning for Graceful Aging
Our firm provides proactive planning tools to help our clients receive good care without drowning in expenses.