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 serve, we often do not discuss the factors we consider when the choice is not so obvious. Let me share a few with you. First,… Read more »
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 marital relationship, because your legal spouse does not have the actual legal authority to act on your behalf in all instances. If you are an… Read more »
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 the United States to truly hold predators of our most vulnerable citizens accountable. Representative Kathleen Passidommo worked with members of the Elder Law Section of… Read more »
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 $8,346.00, effective September 1, 2015. The transfer divisor amount is used to calculate a transfer of asset penalty period on applications for assistance under Florida… Read more »
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: · Encourage the senior to create a Living Will or Health Care Surrogate, and a Durable Power of Attorney, helping make sure their medical and… Read more »
(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 taking a step toward cutting down on the abuse of our most vulnerable citizens by granting two scholarships to legal services attorneys, allowing them to… Read more »
