Learn More About Florida Elder Law and How it Can Work for You
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Moving to Florida to Get Long-Term Care MedicaidIf you want to move your elder to Florida for long-term care, Medicaid may be able to help. Here are some rules for you to consider in applying for benefits.
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Personal Services Contracts and Medicaid PlanningYou may be able to use a personal service contract to protect assets from long-term care Medicaid planning in Florida. Our elder law attorney discusses this option.
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How to Choose The Right Elder Law Attorney for You and Your FamilyA Florida elder law attorney explains what to look for and questions to ask when seeking out someone to help with Medicaid and estate planning.
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Using Medicaid Compliant Annuities to Protect Your Assets From the Nursing HomeA Florida elder law attorney explains how to use Medicaid annuities to provide a source of income while your spouse receives nursing home.
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What Families Need to Know About Using Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term CareA Florida elder law attorney explains who may qualify for long-term care payments through Medicaid and the requirements for collecting benefits.
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2021 Nursing Home Reference GuideSee our 2021 Nursing Home Reference Guide for important asset and income limits for qualifying for Medicaid in Florida.
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How Living Trusts and Powers of Attorney InteractRevocable living trusts in Florida are great for probate avoidance but they can cause some problems when it comes to the durable power of attorney.
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Medicaid Planning in a GuardianshipMedicaid and asset protection planning is available in a Florida guardianship. Here we discuss paying for long-term care when a guardianship occurs.
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The Florida Elder Exploitation InjunctionLearn more about Florida's elder exploitation injunction from our Pinellas county elder law attorney to help protect your family members
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How Guardianship Can Help You Prevent Elder AbuseFlorida Guardianship can protect assets and provide for health care decisions and also help prevent elder exploitation. Learn how an elder attorney can help.
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Steps for an Emergency Temporary GuardianshipHow and when would an emergency temporary guardianship help in Florida? Our attorney discusses the elements of this type of guardianship.
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Florida Snowbirds Face Specific Estate Planning ChallengesFlorida snowbirds and their families can face a number of problems without proper estate planning, including high taxes and probate costs.
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Elder Exploitation in FloridaLearn more about how the causes of elder exploitation from our Pinellas County elder law attorneys.
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Guardianships in FloridaGuardianship is the process of making one person legally responsible to make decisions for another person. Learn the different types of Guardianships and more.
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Third Party Special Needs Trusts in FloridaOur Pinellas County estate planning attorneys explain how third party special needs trusts can help your disabled beneficiary keep Medicaid and other benefits.