Our Florida Legal Blog
Florida law is always changing and legal topics can easily become complex. Here, our legal team offers helpful blog posts to share the relevant information that will help you understand the law and recent changes that may affect you or your loved ones.
- Page 2
-
The Story Behind DHC's Conference RoomsThe names of our conference rooms in our new building carry a lot of meaning for us and are inspired by the beautiful coastal and wetland birds of Florida.
-
Hats on to the ArtsThe Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Collectors Circle hosted a fun-filled cocktail party at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in celebration of the arts on May 13. 2021.
-
Construction of Our New BuildingFollow along with us through the construction of our new building! The building will be opening in 2021 and will be located on the same property in Seminole.
-
4th Annual DHC/STC Presidents’ Day Chili Cook-Off!Congratulations to our probate paralegal for winning the 4th Annual Presidents’ Day Chili Cook-Off! Several staff members competed in this year's cook-off.
-
Why "I Care a Lot" Would not Work in FloridaI Care a Lot is a great new movie from Netflix that touches on guardianship law. Learn how this movie would not work in Florida, fortunately.
-
2021 Medicaid Transfer Penalty UpdateThe Florida Department of Children and Families updated the long-term care transfer penalty divisor for 2021. Learn more on our elder law webpage
-
Dementia Do’s and Don’ts: Helpful Tips for Communicating With Your Loved OneCommunicating with a loved one who is showing signs of dementia can be challenging and test anyone's patience. Read our helpful tips on what to do and not do.
-
More Elder Exploitation in TampaMore local elder exploitation was announced from a Tampa caregiver. See what our elder law attorney says about exploitation and ways to help prevent it.
-
Driving to Get the Elective ShareUpon Ric Okasek's death, he apparently disinherited his wife. In Florida, the elective share would have helped Paulina Porizkova in the probate process.
-
How Your Estate Plan Can Help Prevent Elder ExploitationElder exploitation is a serious problem in Florida. Here are some tips from our Pinellas Guardianship attorneys on how your estate plan can help prevent this.
-
When Powers of Attorney Cannot Stop a GuardianshipLiving trusts, least restrictive alternatives and reasons why durable powers of attorney may fail to prevent a guardianship. Our Pinellas attorney explains.
-
Your Living Will and Covid-19Worried about how COVID-19 affects your living will or advance directives? What will the hospital think about resuscitation? Florida attorney discusses more
-
Thank you to the HEALTHCARE HEROES at Palm Garden of Largo!Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Rep DeLoach and his elder law team wanted to say THANK YOU to all the healthcare heroes that work at Palm Garden of Largo.
-
THANK YOU HEALTHCARE HEROES at Arden Courts of Seminole!We wanted to celebrate the HEALTHCARE HEROS of Arden Courts with some treats!
-
Estate Planning Checklist During a PandemicAs we practice social distancing, now would be a great time to review your estate planning documents and consider this estate planning checklist.