by Jill Burzynski | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Guardianship, News Article
A good Florida estate plan will always include planning for possible incapacity. A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) names a trusted person to make financial decisions for you, while an Advance Directive for Healthcare does the same for health decisions. But there...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 16, 2022 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, News Article
As their disease progresses, it can be hard to stay engaged with a demented loved one. Sometimes, due to cognitive or physical limitations, the ability to participate in previously enjoyed hobbies and activities is limited. It is easy to think that as the disease...
by Jill Burzynski | Feb 25, 2022 | Blog, Elder Resources, Medicaid, News Article
You may wonder why you should choose an Elder Law Attorney. Many people, even those over 65, feel that all they need are estate planning documents. A typical husband and wife may have a few health issues but no real crisis. We definitely believe that everyone should...
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 14, 2021 | Blog, Medicaid, News Article
If you or a loved one needs long term care you might have to rely on the Medicaid program to pay for most of the cost of that care. Since nursing home care on average costs over $9000 per month in Florida, most people do not have enough income to pay that without...
by dev | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, News Article
Some people ask us “What is an elder law attorney?” It’s not necessarily a very old lawyer. Instead it is an attorney who focusses on the special needs and concerns of those who are aging. Elder law attorneys may help with planning for disability, planning for...
by dev | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog, Exploitation, News Article, Probate and Trust Administration
Probate can be slow, involves court costs and attorney’s fees, and will involve a court. For all these reasons, you might want to avoid probate. This article will cover some practical steps you can take in order to avoid probate. Of course there are some situations...