Expert Video FAQ 2 - Burzynski Elder Law

How to stop elderly parent from driving is a problem many adult children face. Driving is often one of the first obstacle that families face when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. In the very early stages of dementia, many people maintain the ability to drive. Since dementia is...

What are Filial Responsibility Laws?

21 Aug 2018

Jill Burzynski

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 loved ones. Twenty-eight states have filial responsibility laws. At...

Do I Need a Trust?….Trusts Explained

06 Aug 2018

Jill Burzynski

Blog, Expert Video, Trusts, Video

Do I need a trust? Clients must have trusts explained in order to know if one is advisable. A trust is a set of directions that dictate how your property is to be managed during your lifetime and after your death. A revocable trust includes the ability for you to...

How Do I Protect My Family Inheritance in a Second Marriage Situation?

23 Jul 2018

Jill Burzynski

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 trust. He...

Is Spend Down Necessary for Florida Medicaid Eligibility?

09 Jul 2018

Jill Burzynski

Blog, Expert Video, Video

Florida Medicaid Eligibility I often receive calls from families who tell me that they believe they have to spend down a nursing home resident’s funds until the resident meets the eligibility criteria for Medicaid. These families have done internet research and learned what the eligibility criteria is and assume that...

Expert Video FAQ

How to Stop Elderly Parents From Driving?

What are Filial Responsibility Laws?

Do I Need a Trust?….Trusts Explained

How Do I Protect My Family Inheritance in a Second Marriage Situation?

Is Spend Down Necessary for Florida Medicaid Eligibility?

What are Florida Medicaid Requirements and Common Mistakes?

Do I Need to Use the Open Enrollment Period to Evaluate My Plan?

How Do I Get a Power of Attorney for My Parents?

Why is Caregiver Strain a Problem?

Do I Need a Trust?….Trusts Explained