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Florida passes legislation for elder abuse fatality review teams
People who have elderly family members that are in nursing homes, or other long term care facilities, may have an interest in keeping abreast of the elder laws in Florida. It is important to know how the current laws protect their family members. An important change...
Guardianships for minor children
Choosing a guardian for a minor child is an important part of estate planning. Without one, if both parents die before the child turns 18, the court will decide who will care for the child. Having the discussion may not be easy, but parents need to outline what is...
Should you update your estate plan?
Florida residents like you put a lot of time and effort into crafting an estate plan. But what you need right now will not always be what you need. Your needs and desires will change as you grow. Because of this, there are many times in which it may benefit you to...
Estate plans and memorial preferences
There are various issues to think about when creating an estate plan, such as how to divide assets among beneficiaries and the type of estate plan that will suit one's needs best. However, people should think about end of life issues while creating their estate plan...
Choosing someone to act for you when you can’t act for yourself
When you sit down to create your estate plan, you may already understand the importance of having advance directives outlining your wishes and appointing someone to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated due to an illness or injury. It may give you and your...
Medicaid planning: State reps ask governor to back expansion
For many families, thinking about long-term care is not high on their list of priorities. However, that doesn't make those choices any less important. It is often crucial for those who have a disability, no matter what their age may be, for their families to determine...
Professional guardian accused of harming now-deceased clients
As the population of the United States continues to age, many seniors may need special assistance for their everyday needs. When their families cannot provide that assistance, courts may step in and assign a professional guardian to care for the senior. Though this...
Veterans’ benefits may soon include costs of service dogs
Those who have served this country in the armed forces deserve the gratitude of all citizens. One of the ways to do that is by ensuring that each service member can access the appropriate veterans' benefits for continued care. This can be difficult to do at times and...
A look at the basics of an effective estate plan
Let us say that you prepared a will several years ago, which is a good thing. That puts you ahead of more than half the adults in the U.S.However, you are close to retirement now and thinking about other documents you may need, thoughts that cause some...
Family says 90-year-old woman victim of nursing home abuse
When Florida families make the decision to put a loved one into a nursing home, it is generally after much care and consideration. They want to be sure that their family member is given the best care possible. Sadly, far too many residents end up becoming victims of...
