Blog: Elder Law
How Well Do You Understand Your Parents’ Estate and Long-Term Care Planning Needs?
When meeting with a Tampa will and trust lawyer for the first time, many adult children realize that they have no idea where their parents stand in terms of having the right plans in place to protect their assets and wishes if something happens to them. During our...
Is Home Health Care Right for Your Parents? |Tampa Elder Law Attorney
When asked, most elderly individuals wish to remain in their homes until they pass. People want to spend their final years living independently and comfortably in their own space. Unfortunately, the reality is that many people cannot live alone in their waning years...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Medicaid Planning | Brandon Elder Lawyer
The complexities surrounding Medicaid eligibility requirements can make Medicaid planning a stressful, daunting process. You have to be aware of the strict asset and income limits you must maintain, as well as the penalties that can result in a loss of coverage or...
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Home Health Care for Your Parent |Tampa Elder Law Attorney
The best scenario for any senior citizen is to stay in their own home as long as they can without having to go into an assisted living facility or nursing home. However, the decline of physical abilities and increase of health problems mean that this is not always a...
Brandon Elder Lawyers Offer Three Ways to Make Your Assets Last During Retirement
One thing that keeps seniors and early retirees up at night is wondering whether their assets will last throughout their retirement. There are several reasons why your nest egg might run out: maybe you were unable to save enough during your working years, your...
Tampa Elder Law Attorneys on How to Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a serious problem that occurs in skilled nursing facilities, as well as inside and outside of the home. It is often committed by professional caregivers, con artists, and sometimes even family members. Tampa elder law attorneys want to make seniors and...
Brandon Elder Lawyer: Protecting Your Life’s Savings from the Nursing Home
Have you been told you have too much money in savings to qualify for assistance in paying for nursing home care? Have you been told you must “spend down” your savings and investments? In some circumstances, an immediate annuity can be an ideal Medicaid planning tool...
Are you turning 65 soon? Medicare Info You Should Know
By Laurie E. Ohall, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney If you are turning 65 soon, you will be eligible for Medicare. However, if you are still working, you may already have insurance through your employer or other private insurance. What You Need To Know If You Are...
Tampa Elder Lawyer Answers, “Why did I get denied for Medicaid and what can I do about it?”
Medicaid is one of the best benefit programs to provide health care and long-term care for the elderly; however, there are strict eligibility requirements that need to be met in order for a senior citizen in need to qualify for coverage. The sad truth is that many...
Unable To Visit A Loved One During the Pandemic In Florida?
During the 2020 Pandemic, I have had many clients call to complain that they were unable to visit with their loved ones who were in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. If you have had issues with being able to see your loved one face-to-face, here is some...
What Do I Need to Know About the Medicaid Look-Back Period?
Medicaid is a federal benefit program that can be used to help cover long-term care costs for senior citizens who need skilled care in their own homes or require a stay in a nursing home or skilled care facility. While Medicaid is a widely used program here in Florida...
Nursing Home or Assisted Living: How to Choose During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even as we continue to navigate through this new world and the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still tasked with ensuring our seniors receive the best care possible. Virus or not, there are going to be cases when our loved ones simply cannot stay in their...
Stay in Control: Use These Strategies to Avoid an Adult Guardianship in Florida
When a person, usually a senior, loses the ability to manage his or her affairs due to age or mental impairment, an adult guardian may need to be appointed by the local courts. This process allows a judge to appoint a person who is legally responsible for all aspects...
Tampa Elder Lawyer Offers Tips When Providing “Socially Distanced” Care for an Older Loved One
As we move into the next phase of the coronavirus crisis where social distancing guidelines are slowly relaxed and more people go back to work, the state and federal governments are still recommending that we shield the most vulnerable among us. Unfortunately, those...
Caregivers: Talk to Your Elderly Loved Ones About These Coronavirus Scams
As if the coronavirus crisis was not challenging enough for seniors and their loved ones, scammers are now using aggressive tactics to target vulnerable people who may be temporally cut off from the physical protection and oversight of their family. We are asking all...