Category Archives: Elder Law
Step-by-Step General Guide on What to Do When a Loved One First Passes Away: Entities to Contact
Coping with the loss of a loved one is challenging, especially when faced with the responsibility of ensuring their legal and financial matters are taken care of. Often, people are overwhelmed and unsure about the necessary steps to take. This may sound like a daunting process, so we have created a general checklist of… Read More »
Step-by-Step General Guide on What to Do When a Loved One First Passes Away
It is never easy to experience the loss of a loved one, and it is especially challenging while handling the urgent responsibilities that arise when someone passes. It is not uncommon to be unsure of what to do after a loved one passes away. While it may seem daunting to navigate a loved one’s… Read More »
The Value of Consulting an Elder Law Attorney for Your Estate Planning Needs
Estate planning is a critical aspect to ensure your assets are properly protected, your wishes are met, and your wealth is preserved. While estate planning can benefit individuals of all ages, estate planning becomes especially vital as we age. In these circumstances, consulting an attorney that specializes in elder law can offer unique advantages… Read More »
The ABC’s of Medicare
Medicare versus Medicaid Medicare is federal health insurance for people aged 65 or older, and some people under age 65 with certain disabilities that have paid into the social security system for at least 10 years. In sum, Medicare is “short term” coverage for health events including hospitalization, doctor visits, therapy, home health care… Read More »
What is a Qualified Income Trust?
Paying for long-term care can quickly deplete an individual’s assets due to how expensive long-term care services are. In Florida, the average price of a private nursing home room is $10,809 per month. However, additional expenses such as the cost of medications and medical supplies are likely to increase that average to $12,000 to… Read More »
What is a Personal Service Contract?
Under Florida’s Medicaid program, individuals must meet specific income and asset eligibility requirements to qualify. Individuals applying for long-term care cannot have countable assets that exceed $2,000 (individual applying) or $3,000 (married couple applying). However, an individual may become Medicaid eligible by creating a Personal Service Contract. Personal Service Contracts are a strategic way… Read More »
Florida Medicaid Increases Personal Needs Allowance: Effective July 1, 2023
The Florida Legislature recently raised the Florida Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance from $130 per month to $160 per month, effective July 1, 2023. In Florida, Medicaid covers the difference between the full cost of long-term care in a skilled nursing facility and an individual’s income for eligible Florida residents. As a part of their… Read More »
CPR for the Elderly: Survival or Suffering?
The famous life-saving rescue technique, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), could be worse than death, especially for the elderly. The misconceptions surrounding the use of CPR stems from the unrealistic high success rate of CPR shown on television to add a heroic plot line. In reality, CPR may cause more harm than good, with an out-of-hospital… Read More »
Seven Things an Elder Law Attorney Wants You to Know about Grey Marriage & Divorce
The statistics are clear—more and more folks over 65 years of age are getting divorced. They are also still getting married. With age comes a greater prevalence of illness and incapacity. With subsequent marriages comes complications—adult children, money, and property. When these issues clash, the result often ends up in Court, where attorneys on… Read More »
How Do I Recognize Nursing Home Abuse in a Non-Verbal Patient?
By Michael Brevda, Managing Attorney at Senior Justice Law Firm If your parent is in a nursing home and unable to communicate, you must monitor their well-being and underlying health conditions. When a resident cannot communicate their needs, it is impossible to know if they are being neglected or abused. Unfortunately, nursing home staff… Read More »