Ensuring the Safety and Comfort of Older Adults
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.
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VA Benefits to Help Pay for HealthcareOur elder law services include accessing government benefits to help with client's healthcare costs which get expensive and the government may be of assistance.
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Long-Term Care Admission AgreementsFacility admission agreements are confusing, here are four things to consider when a loved one is being processed for admission into a long-term care facility.
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Arbitration Clauses for Nursing Home Admission UpdateNursing home arbitration clauses can be a big deal if your elder has an accident. Our St. Petersburg elder law attorneys can help you and your elder.
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Using Pooled Trusts for Medicaid PlanningA pooled trust can protect a disabled person's assets in Florida to allow Medicaid nursing home eligibility. Find out more from our Pinellas elder law attorneys
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My Parent Made me Promise to Never Put them in a Nursing Home!Some children promise to never put parents in a nursing home, which can be problematic for a number of reasons. Learn more from our Pinellas elder attorneys.
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Preparing for the FutureTalking to your parents about estate and elder issues can be very difficult. Learn some important tips from our Clearwater, Pinellas, St. Petersburg attorneys.
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2017 Florida Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Standards ReleasedCMS finally released its 2017 long-term care Medicaid standards for spousal impoverishment. Find out more from our Pinellas Medicaid elder law attorneys.
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How to Apply for Long-Term Care Medicaid for Your ElderApplying for Florida nursing home Medicaid for your elder is never easy. Our guide from our Pinellas Elder law attorneys will help with your basic questions.
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New Study Shows Dementia in DeclineKaiser's Health's new study showed that dementia in the Unites States is on the decline. If your loved one has dementia, our Pinellas elder attorneys can help.
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Long-Term Care Planning Options - Will You Need the Nursing Home?Long-term care planning for your senior does not necessarily mean the nursing home. Learn about advanced planning for your elder from our Medicaid attorneys.
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Should I look to Medicaid, VA benefits, or both, for my loved one's long-term care?Can you get both Medicaid and VA benefits to pay for long-term care in Florida? Find out more about Medicaid planning in Pinellas with our elder attorneys.
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7 Lies Your Friends Say About Medicaid and Elder Law in FloridaFlorida nursing home Medicaid and asset protection planning in Florida is difficult. Learn common myths about spend down from our Pinellas elder attorneys.
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Arbitration Clauses and Nursing Homes - Update Part IIWhen your loved one is admitted to a Pinellas County Florida nursing home, you may be asked to sign an arbitration agreement. We can help you make the choices.
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Local Professional Guardian Arrested for Exploiting Elderly VictimA professional guardian in St. Petersburg was arrested for exploitation of the elderly. Read how the new Florida Statutes of exploitation will come into play.
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Changes in Law Preserves Nursing Home Patient's Right to SueThe Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, CMS, recently announced huge changes to binding arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.