by Jill Burzynski | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Medicaid
Many people ask what is the best way to hold the title to property such as their home. Often they are asking because they believe that there will be a time soon when they cannot live safely on their own. If a move to an independent or assisted living facility is...
by Jill Burzynski | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog, Medicaid, News Article, Uncategorized
Florida Medicaid Qualifications requirements include an asset test, an income test and a level of care test. This article focuses on the Income cap, which is really an arbitrary rule which, with appropriate legal help, is easily remedied. As of January 1, 2019 the...
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 15, 2018 | Expert Video, Medicaid, News Article, Video
In my practice I encounter many people who believe they know Florida Medicaid requirements make costly Medicaid mistakes because they mistakenly believe some common misconceptions about Medicaid eligibility. One of these common mistakes is that you have to “Spend...
by Jill Burzynski | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Expert Video, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article, Uncategorized
Filial responsibility laws make a family member may be liable for another’s debts merely based upon the family relationship. While these laws have not been enforced very frequently, the concept could have devastating effects for families taking care of their elderly...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Expert Video, Medicaid, News Article, Trusts, Video
Dealing with second marriage situations can be tricky. I was talking to a man the other day who told me that his wife of 10 years is suffering from dementia. He explained that her children were her health care agents and are her successor trustee of her living...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Medicaid, News Article
Anyone who has had to place a loved on in a nursing home will be familiar with the guilt and dread associated with the decision. Sometimes the care required is just too much to provide at home. Other times the mental condition has just deteriorated to the point where...