Authored by Walt Shurden Reviewed by Mary F. Trotter January is the benchmark month where we tally up how we did last year and tweak what we are doing… Read more »
2017 Could Be Your Worst Year Ever!
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Will You Fall Trap to Prince’s Estate Planning Errors?
Prince Rogers Nelson was so popular that he was known to the world simply as Prince. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling recording… Read more »
Understanding What “Trusting Your Agent” Really Means
Lifetime legal planning is premised on identifying and empowering someone you can rely on to act on your behalf as needed in the future. This is necessary, even in a… Read more »
Factors to Consider When Selecting Decision Makers
Clients often intuitively know who will and who will not be able to effectively serve as their agent in a trustworthy manner. When my clients know who they want to… Read more »
Planning Differences Distinguished – Florida Guardians and Agents
Lifetime legal planning is premised on identifying and empowering someone you can rely on to act on your behalf as needed in the future. This is necessary, even in a… Read more »
Stopping Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
A groundbreaking new law took effect on October 1st, 2014, which makes prosecuting exploiters much easier, and holding them criminally and civilly accountable. This new legislation is the first in… Read more »
FLORIDA INCREASES PENALTY DIVISOR EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF) has recognized an increase in the average private pay nursing home rate, and has increased the monthly transfer penalty divisor amount to… Read more »
New Guardianship Law went into effect on July 1, 2015
The new guardianship law went into effect on July 1, 2015. There are things we can all do now to protect our seniors and even help them to avoid guardianship:… Read more »
Elder Law Advocates Awarded Scholarships to Fight Exploitation of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
(Tallahassee) – Florida’s elderly and adults with disabilities will be the beneficiaries of an educational opportunity recently created for their advocates. The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA) is… Read more »