5 Reasons Why You Need A Knowledgeable Elder Law Attorney
Did you know that, unlike criminal or family law attorneys, elder law attorneys are defined by the population they serve: seniors and their adult children? Elder law attorneys focus on the specific needs of older adults, including housing, long-term care planning,...
4 Key Reasons Why You Need to Update Your Estate Plan When You Move to a New State
When people move, they usually remember to get a new driver’s license, to update their voter’s registration, and to find a new doctor. Did you know that updating their estate plans should also be on their to-do lists? While your existing estate plan is probably still...
Does Your Aging Parent Need Memory Care?
Does your aging parent seem more and more forgetful these days? If so, you may want to consider whether your parent needs memory care. Memory care is a type of assisted living for seniors that focuses on providing specialized care and activities for people with...
What Does It Mean That Florida Does Not Have an Inheritance Tax?
Did you know that, generally speaking, Florida’s lack of an inheritance tax, also commonly called an estate tax or death tax, means that the state of Florida does not impose any taxes when an estate is transferred at a person’s death to his or her heirs? Florida...
Estate Planning Solutions for Out of State Real Property
Did you know that the estate planning process can be more complicated if you own real estate in different states? This can be due to each state’s probate court only having authority over property located in their own state. Thus, if you are a Florida resident and own...
The Two Big Differences Between Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living Facilities
Are you or someone you love considering moving into a skilled nursing or assisted living facility? If so, it can be important to understand some of the primary differences between them. The first big difference involves the type and level of care provided by skilled...
3 Ways You Can Advocate for Elders at Risk This Month
Have you heard that, this year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD) falls on June 15th? WEAAD was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. It’s purpose is to promote a better...
Estate Planning Tips Floridians Need When They Near the Proposed Tax Limits
Are you a Florida resident? If so, you are lucky to live in a state that has no estate or inheritance tax. In fact, state statutes prohibit any kind of this tax from being levied. Floridians are, however, subject to the same federal estate tax as all other residents...
Estate Tax Tips When You Near the Tax Limits
Are you aware that, currently, the federal estate tax is something very few Americans need to worry about? Right now, the exclusion is approximately $11.5 million per individual person or $23 million for a married couple. There are, however, a few reasons that you may...
When It Comes to Nursing Home Planning, Your Parents Do Not Have to “Go It Alone”
Are your parents close to the point where they might need to consider nursing home care? If so, it can be important for both you and them to know that they do not need to go through the process alone. You can and should find a qualified elder law attorney who can...