Elder Law

Question:  A few weeks after having a deed to my residence recorded in the public records, I received a “Recorded Deed Notice” from “Record Transfer Services” in California offering me a copy of [...]

Kaiser Health News recently answered readers’ questions about the Affordable Care Act and the federal Marketplace exchange, which has caused a lot of confusion for folks.  Here’s an excerpt From: [...]

Question: What is the impact of the Supreme Court’s Windsor decision regarding same sex marriage on people participating in programs administered by the Administration for Community Living? [...]

Question: Can a Foreign Guardian Manage an Incapacitated Person’s Property in Florida? Answer: A foreign guardian is a guardian appointed in another state or country.  A foreign guardian may [...]

Q: When do I need an attorney or lawyer to help me with a Medicaid application? A:  You should seek the help of a licensed attorney who is experienced in Medicaid planning to learn about your [...]

Voluntary Guardianship is an underutilized legal tool, especially for seniors with macular degeneration.  Learn more about what it entails in less than three minutes.  This video excerpt is from [...]

Question:     When is ancillary administration necessary for non-Florida residents who die owning real estate in Florida? What are the options for ancillary administration? Answer:    When a [...]

Have you signed a power of attorney?  Learn why you should.  This video excerpt is from a lecture given by Babette Bach, Esq., sponsored by the Parkinson Research Foundation.

Question: My ex-husband has died.  Can I apply for his Social Security income, which is higher than mine? Answer: If you are the divorced spouse of a worker who dies and your marriage lasted for [...]

Question:     My spouse has died.  How do I apply for the higher Social Security income? Answer:    When your spouse dies you are entitled to receive his or her social security retirement income [...]