Summary ancillary administration is a type of ancillary probate in Florida (as a reminder, ancillary probates are generally necessary when a nonresident of Florida dies leaving real property in [...]
Despite how common elder abuse is in Florida, it’s not always easy to detect when a loved one is a victim of abuse, exploitation, neglect, or self-neglect. While there are many questions one can [...]
If you are a guardian of the person, your duties end once the death certificate is filed with the court. However, if you are a guardian of the property (or a guardian of the person and the [...]
According to Florida Statute §400.0255, a nursing home must provide notice to a resident it is discharging at least 30 days in advance of the date of discharge. There are multiple reasons which a [...]
The VA Mission Act (formally titled, “the VA Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act”) was signed into law on June 6th, 2018, and it bears important consequences for [...]
Respite care is a service which intends to provide a temporary break for a long-term caregiver. It is recommended that caregivers plan intermittent breaks and employ respite care regularly so as [...]
It is a common problem, but nonetheless an incredibly stressful one: the doctor with whom you have established a good relationship over many years is no longer included in your health insurance [...]
Grandparent scams are one of the most common forms of fraud committed toward seniors. They prey on the goodwill many older individuals have toward the rest of the families and their willingness [...]
Sometimes, there are other parties interested in the estate of a deceased person who are, for one reason or another, not in contact with the court-nominated personal representative of the estate. [...]
Having certain estate and end-of-life plan documents in place may be considered ‘lesser restrictive alternatives’ to guardianship if you become incapacitated. One possibility is the Durable Power [...]
