Category Archives: Elder Law
How Dangerous Is Family Caregiver Burnout?
Money does not buy happiness, but it does enable you to pay others to do tasks that, if you had to do them all by yourself, would be physically and emotionally exhausting. People who choose to age in place and rely on their family to take care of them have an idealized view of… Read More »
Understanding the Four Parts of Medicare
Even if you are determined to think of retirement as all play and no work, to offset your decades of all work and no play, the fact remains that there are still bills to pay, even after you retire. Unfortunately, the social safety net for seniors is not enough to keep up with the… Read More »
City Commissioner Under Investigation for Financial Abuse of Elderly Woman
Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse, even more common than emotional or physical abuse. Financial abuse occurs when the abuser coerces the victim into making transactions he or she does not want to make, uses lies or emotional manipulation to get the victim to spend money on the abuser or… Read More »
Protecting Elderly Family Members From Financial Abuse
The stories of elder abuse that often make headlines tend either to involve nursing home neglect, where elderly residents suffered preventable illnesses, injuries, and general decline of health because they received inadequate attention from nursing home staff, or else sensational tales of undue influence, where an unscrupulous person attached himself or herself to a… Read More »
Property Tax Benefits for the Elderly and Disabled
Property taxes can be a significant drain on your resources. Fortunately, the state of Florida offers various property tax benefits for the elderly and disabled. They include exemptions and discounts for eligible residents. These benefits are designed to reduce the financial burden on eligible residents and provide them with tax relief. In this article,… Read More »
The Five Most Important Estate Planning Documents
The five most important estate planning documents include: Your will A trust Powers of attorney Advanced medical directives Beneficiary designations These five documents combine to form a foundational estate plan and make it easier for your loved ones to manage your care and finances if you become incapacitated or pass away. While it can… Read More »
Five Things All Elders Should Know About Medicaid Planning
Many elders have created an estate plan that dictates what will happen to their property after their death. However, it is just as important to plan for what may happen in your lifetime. If you only draft a will, for example, it can provide financial help for your family, but it will not help… Read More »
When to Establish Guardianship for an Older Parent
Many people who are seeking to establish guardianship for an older parent have already started caring for an older parent. They may take them to doctors’ appointments, pick up their mail, pay their bills, and cook their meals. If you have started taking on these tasks, there is only so much you can legally… Read More »
Tips to Help Your Senior Parent Age in Place
Almost all of my clients express to me that they want to stay in their own home in lieu of moving into a nursing home. When we talk about “aging in place,” this is what we mean. While you or your parent may feel that way, that doesn’t mean that aren’t very valid concerns….. Read More »
Tips for Communicating with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
If you have a loved one with dementia or memory loss, you may already be familiar with the disturbing statistics on these disorders. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 3 elderly people die with dementia, though the actual death is due to other causes. There are currently more than 6 million people living… Read More »
