by Noel Izar | Dec 27, 2024 | Blog, Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources, Estate Planning, Financing Long Term Care, Fit Row, Health Care Advocacy, Life Style, Medicaid, Medicare, Naples, Post Slider, Practice Area, Quote, Veterans' Benefits
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...
by Noel Izar | Dec 13, 2024 | Blog, Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources, Estate Planning, Financing Long Term Care, Fit Row, Guardianship, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, Medicare, Naples, Post Slider, Practice Area, Quote, Veterans' Benefits
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...
by Alex Alexander | Oct 27, 2023 | Blog, Elder Resources, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning
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...
by Kelly Alexander | May 26, 2023 | Blog, Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources
Recently a client asked me the question: Does an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida have to provide activities? This client said that, due to low participation by residents, their facility had given up and was not going to hire a replacement activities...
by Kelly Alexander | Apr 28, 2023 | Elder Resources, Financing Long Term Care, Practice Area
How Well Do You Understand Elder Care Law? Many are confused about the field of Elder Care Law. It is a complex area of law that deals with legal issues affecting seniors. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. ...
by Kelly Alexander | Apr 3, 2023 | Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources, Naples
Recently a client asked me the question: Does an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida have to provide activities? This client said that, due to low participation by residents, their facility had given up and was not going to hire a replacement activities...
