Elder Law

Question: My parent executed a power of attorney document in another state that appoints me the attorney in fact.  As a Florida resident, can I use the out-of-state power of attorney document to [...]

Beginning March 1, 2013, beneficiaries of government benefits are required to have their funds directly deposited into a bank account or they can receive funds through a Direct Express Mastercard [...]

In September 2012, there was a change in the POMS prohibiting Special Needs Trustees from being able to reimburse family members for travel to visit a beneficiary. This change stated that a [...]

There are many ways to find an Elder Law attorney. The Florida Bar lists those attorneys who are Board Certified in Elder Law. This informs the public about which attorneys have passed a [...]

Historically well informed Elder Law advocates have challenged the denial of Medicare coverage for a full 100 days in skilled care after a three night hospital stay under the premise that this [...]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is planning stronger disclosure requirements for reverse mortgages as more evidence emerges that senior citizens are using the product without fully [...]

Only an attorney is licensed to draft a Qualified Income Trust.Medicaid planning companies are not licensed to draft Qualified Income Trusts, unless they have a Florida licensed attorney on staff [...]

Being a trustee requires significant legal knowledge and if one does not perform their duties properly, a trustee may be personally liable. That’s why it’s important to have legal [...]

A Power of Attorney is a legal document appointing authority to another individual to act as your Agent on your behalf.   The authority granted depends on the specific language you choose to [...]

Simple Will vs. a Revocable Living Trust : Simple Will:  A very effective tool to designate who gets what after death.  Probate is required but this is not usually a difficult process.  The [...]