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 »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. When was the last time you updated your Florida estate plan? Does your current planning reflect your important health care decisions and wishes? For example, in addition to your living will, are your medical care wishes detailed in the event of a serious accident or terminal illness? What about instructions… Read more »
Written by Erica R. Berger-Hausthor, Esq. Reviewed by Matt Rheingans, Esq. A what kind of deed? A subtrust for whom? A specific devise of what now? Are you confused by what your lawyer is saying?As lawyers, sometimes we forget that we are trained to read and speak a different language. By the end of an… Read more »
Written by Mike Jorgenson Reviewed by John Clardy I was recently targeted by a scam that could not only have caused our firm significant financial losses, but personal ethical and professional issues for myself as well. Many of you may be aware of this scam, but it is worth mentioning again because it is still… Read more »
Written by Jill Burzynski Reviewed by Kara Evans The 2018 Elder Law Numbers have been announced by the various government agencies which administer the programs. They are as follows: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the new Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-payments for 2018: Basic Part B premium: $134.00/month… Read more »
Written by David Jacoby Reviewed by Debra Simms Many of my clients have already executed a Durable Power of Attorney. However, it is important to note that all Powers of Attorney are not created equal. The laws regarding Powers of Attorney are not stagnant. The last change in the Durable Power of Attorney Statute in… Read more »
