If you've decided to return to work after retirement and you're currently on Medicare, you may be able to choose to drop your Medicare coverage and use your employer's health plan. This option allows you to re-enroll in Medicare down the road according to elder law....
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What important legal documents should seniors draw up?
The Sunshine State is the ultimate destination for many older adults. Perhaps you are one of them. From the beautiful weather to agreeable taxation to the welcoming residents, Florida has a great deal to offer seniors. Destin and the Florida Panhandle have the added...
Have you heard of the Older Americans Act?
With so many older people in Florida, you might have already heard about the program called “Meals on Wheels.” But did you know that the well-known home-delivered meal service is just one part of a larger program? The Older Americans Act, or OAA, is a federal law...
New Florida law criminalizes financial abuse of seniors
A new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis this spring aims to target the exploitation and financial abuse of Florida's oldest citizens. Criminals often target seniors by stealing their personal information to access their accounts and make fraudulent transfers. Review...
How to use a trust to provide for your disabled child
You have a disabled child and worry about how you will provide them with stability after you die. How do you plan for the inevitable? A good option for you may be a Special Needs Trust. Special needs trusts, a type of Medicaid trust, allow you to leave assets in a way...
Understanding guardianship types and duties
Becoming a guardian to an adult loved one in Florida may involve day-to-day responsibilities or require your time only in certain types of situations. If you believe a loved one needs a guardian, you should understand the duties it entails before taking official...
How can I protect someone from financial abuse?
As your senior loved ones get older, it is natural to have concerns about their health and well-being. You may also be concerned about their finances, especially if they are experiencing symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, older adults are often more...
What are some signs of nursing home abuse?
When you put your loved ones in a nursing home, you may not anticipate any problems with abuse or manipulation. However, many older people face serious mental, emotional and even psychological problems at the hands of nursing home staff. Physical problems According to...
ardianship lawyers in Florida push for confidential records
The laws surrounding guardianship protect both caregivers and their wards from particular legal avenues, but may also protect one over another. Which is the best practice? It is a balancing act. The Orlando Sentinel reports on a guardianship abuse scandal from last...
The role of banks in financial protection of seniors
As people age and lose some of their cognitive abilities, they become vulnerable to financial exploitation. Financial institutions play a significant role in the protection of seniors. Sometimes these protection exist in legislative form, and sometimes they are part...