Estate planning tends to be a foreign concept for most people. Besides creating a last will and testament and placing funds into a trust, many of us do not know all of the planning options available or how those options protect our assets. Without planning, your estate may end up in probate when you die. A… Read more »
Authored by: Teresa Bowman, Esq. A story about caregiver stress… About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss a long term caregiving. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told me that his wife had dementia so she might not understand everything being said during the… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. These are just a few tips you could use to stay in shape and reduce the risks of injuries and illness during National Older Americans Month and always. Please, do not forget to plan forward for what you may need in the future. We encourage you to talk to one… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. As a Florida senior, what are your estate goals for yourself and your loved ones? Many of the more experienced citizens share with our elder law attorneys that they have two goals. First, they want to make sure they protect themselves in the event of sudden incapacity. Second, they want… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Determining how to pay for long-term care is a challenge many Florida seniors are facing today. For a myriad of reasons, they were not in a position to plan for future long-term care needs earlier in life. As a result, they cannot afford the monthly cost of long-term care when… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. There are less than two weeks left before the April 15th tax filing deadline. While you are no doubt busy compiling the information and documents you need to file, as a senior, are you aware that taxes and estate planning often tie into one another? Many seniors may already have… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. For most people, driving equates to independence. If you want to go somewhere, just hop in your car and go. While Older Americans may cling to this sense of independence, at some point it may not be safe for them to drive. Physical limitations and diminished awareness may be a normal… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Scams that target vulnerable seniors remain a prevalent issue in the Florida elder community. Whether it is a telemarketer scam, a mail scam, or an online scam, criminals are getting smarter, more sophisticated, and more difficult to identify. Unfortunately, these criminals focus on vulnerable seniors who may be lonely and… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. We know it can be difficult to think about who will handle your affairs in the event you become unable to do so yourself. Have you ever considered, however, how stressful it would be for your loved ones to make important medical or legal decisions on your behalf with no… Read more »
