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… Read more »
Do The Changes to The VA Pension Rules Impact Surviving Spouses?
Key Estate Planning Considerations For Florida Seniors During Tax Season
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… Read more »
5 Tips for Approaching an Elder Loved One When It’s No Longer Safe to be Driving
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… Read more »
Learn How to Help Your Loved Ones Avoid Sweetheart Scams This Year
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… Read more »
Key Considerations for Why You May Need a Florida Durable Power of Attorney
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… Read more »
Reasons Why You Should Consider Health Care Documents in Your Florida Estate Plan
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. When was the last time you updated the documents in your Florida estate plan? Does your current planning reflect your important health care decisions and… Read more »
What Is My Lawyer Saying?
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… Read more »
A Scam to be aware of- the Attorney Trust Account Scam
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… Read more »
2018 Elder Law Numbers
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… Read more »