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 »
Planning Differences Distinguished – Florida Guardians and Agents
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 »