Reviewed by Jason Neufeld, Esq. Are you aware that April is recognized as National Autism Acceptance Month? Formerly, only the Autism Society celebrated Autism Awareness Month, but it has now… Read more »
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Legislative Update: SB 1710 and HB 1349
The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys issued this statement about SB 1710 and HB 1349: “While we recognize the importance of collecting aggregate guardianship data, these bills… Read more »
7 Resources to Help Florida Seniors During Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month. Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was the first president to designate May as a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and… Read more »
Ways to Give Back This September 11th
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. This upcoming September 11th marks 18 years since the devastating terrorist attacks that took the lives of 2,977 people. Throughout the years since the attacks,… Read more »
5 Reasons Why Families Should Get Their Legal House in Order for the New Year
Authored by Laurie E. Ohall, B.C.S. January is always the time of year where we come up with New Year’s Resolutions – whether it is about improving ourselves or maybe… 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 »