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An elder law attorney, also known as an elder care attorney, is familiar with the state and federal laws that impact seniors and their well-being. These attorneys are well-versed and specialize [...]

As you get older, you may find yourself needing assistance paying bills and managing finances. Oftentimes, seniors will add their children and loved ones as co-owners to bank accounts. It is [...]

In November, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, will be on the ballot again after its defeat in 2014. The amendment has been surrounded by [...]

Unfortunately, financial abuse of seniors is a common occurrence. Family members, caretakers, and professionals can easily target vulnerable seniors and rob them of their finances and property. [...]

In a recent New York Times article called “Nursing Home Residents Still Vulnerable to Abuse,” the author discusses how federal regulations fail nursing home residents by not protecting them from [...]

The death of a spouse is a somber and challenging topic to discuss, however, it is crucial to do so in order to secure your finances and estate. While you and your spouse may have already [...]

After years of reports and protests from Florida families about elder abuse from professional guardians, a new law that aims to reform the guardianship system took effect in June 2016. This new [...]

For unmarried individuals applying for Medicaid who have not commingled their funds, the state will not count the assets and income of the individuals’ partners. The state will treat each partner [...]

According to the Internal Revenue Code, an educational organization is an institution that “normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of [...]

If you have recently received a computerized call or a call from a real person stating that you are being investigated for tax fraud and asking you to call a specific telephone number, chances [...]