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... Read More
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... Read More
Glossary of Legal Words
Advance Directive: a written or oral statement about how you want medical decisions made should you not be able to make them... Read More
What Are Income Limits for Medicaid?
I’m Jill Burzynski and today’s topic is the Florida Income Cap. Florida Medicaid Qualifications requirements include an asset test, an income test... Read More
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.