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What Are My Rights as a Will Beneficiary?

What Are My Rights as a Will Beneficiary?

When you’ve been named as a beneficiary in a Florida will, you may be unsure about what is required of you and what rights you may have.  Uncertainty can be stressful, particularly during a time when you’ve lost a loved one and family assets are being divided....
Too Many Meds

Too Many Meds

Have you ever looked at your pills and thought to yourself “Wow, I take too many meds” or “I’m not sure why I take this pill.” Well you are not alone. The use of multiple medications or more medications than are medically necessary is know as polypharmacy.  In 2019,...

Why “I Care a Lot” Would not Work in Florida

by Guest Blogger  Kevin J. Wimmer Florida Guardianship and Probate Attorney Mark Twain, a great storyteller, once said: “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Funny quote.  However, in our age of conspiracy theories and the widespread dissemination...
Am I Responsible for my Parents’ Nursing Home Bill?

Am I Responsible for my Parents’ Nursing Home Bill?

You may not have considered the possibility that you may be responsible for your parents’ nursing home bill.  Given the dollars involved (over $10,000 per month for a typical nursing home stay) it is a daunting thought.  In most cases, especially if both you and...
What if Income or Assets are Too High for Medicaid?

What if Income or Assets are Too High for Medicaid?

Florida residents, especially those in need of nursing-home level of care, may be aware that Medicaid is an important payment source.  Medicaid is a federal health care program that offers options for low-income individuals of any age.  There are different programs,...
Veterans and Medicaid

Veterans and Medicaid

Sometimes we deal with a war-time Veteran (or widow of a war-time Veteran) who is receiving Aid and Attendance benefits but also needs Medicaid.  A Veteran can receive both an Aid and Attendance benefit and Medicaid so long as there are out of pocket expenses toward...