Elder Law

Yes, but with conditions. The Florida Probate Code states: “Any Will, other than a holographic or nuncupative Will, executed by a nonresident of Florida, either before or after this law takes [...]

Adult Protective Services is a program of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Their mission is to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect, as [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The irrevocable trust is a trust that, once signed by the settlor or trust creator, is intended to be permanent. However, just because the trust cannot be revoked following its signature does not [...]

According to the Senior Connection Center, elder self-neglect accounts for the majority of reports made to Adult Protective Services in Florida. It occurs when a vulnerable individual fails to [...]

Florida Statute §627.455 states: Every insurance contract shall provide that the policy shall be incontestable after it has been in force during the lifetime of the insured for a period of 2 [...]

No, in Florida a Will cannot be challenged while the testator is still alive. The Florida Probate Code states clearly: “An action to contest the validity of all or part of a will or the [...]