by Jill Burzynski | Jul 16, 2020 | Blog, End of Life Planning, News Article, Uncategorized
Discussing the end of life is never a favorite topic. There never seems to be the right time to bring up such a weighty subject. However, it is important to think about how you want your end of life care to be handled and to ensure you set up your estate planning to...
by Jill Burzynski | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Probate and Trust Administration
What is a probate proceeding and how does it work in Florida? A probate proceeding is the process whereby assets that were held in a decedent’s name alone are passed to his or her beneficiaries (if there is a will) or heirs (if there is not a will). Through the...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, News Article
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...
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 27, 2019 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, Medicare, News Article
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...
by Jill Burzynski | May 4, 2018 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, News Article, Uncategorized
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...
by Jill Burzynski | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Health Care Advocacy, News Article
A Do Not Resuscitate Order is a specific legal document authorized by Florida Administrative Code Rule: 64J-2.018. A Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) is the way to inform emergency medical personnel if one does not wish to be resuscitated in the event of respiratory or...