Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?
Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to a different state or split ...More
Estate Planning: MOM
By Beth Roland, Attorney, Family First Firm They say that life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans. I discovered a ...More
Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules
In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you cannot have recently transferred assets. Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on ...More
Hurricane Preparedness for ALL Family Members
The best way to protect your household from a hurricane is to have a plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan should include ...More
Which Senior Living Community is Best for Me or My Loved One?
The process of searching for a senior living community can be an overwhelming experience. With multiple types of facilities to choose from, how do you ...More
What is Guardianship and Why is Everyone Talking About it?
The purpose of Guardianship is to protect and support persons who are incapacitated and in need of assistance. The Florida legislature intends that Guardianship be the ...More
Doyen Gallery gives seniors a chance to shine in Altamonte Springs
By TREVOR FRASER ORLANDO SENTINEL | AUG 02, 2019 | 11:19 AM On Saturday, Aug. 3, Ann Kahl will turn 90. “Same day as Tony Bennett,” said the former graphic ...More
Should You Sell Your Life Insurance Policy?
Older Americans with a life insurance policy that they no longer need have the option to sell the policy to investors. These transactions, called "life ...More
New Rule Once Again Allows Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
The Trump administration is officially rolling back a ban on the use of arbitration agreements by nursing homes that was initiated under President Obama. The ...More
Medicaid’s Gift to Children Who Help Parents Postpone Nursing Home Care
In most states, transferring your house to your children (or someone else) may lead to a Medicaid penalty period, which would make you ineligible for Medicaid for ...More
