Estate Planning

An Incentive Trust is a tool used to encourage certain positive behavior in beneficiaries. Some of this behavior may include earning a college degree, maintaining employment, or abstaining from [...]

A big advantage of signing a Lady Bird deed is that it avoids probate of the property after you pass away. In many states, including Florida, there is a Medicaid estate recovery program that [...]

When applying for Medicaid, the government will review transfers the applicant made during a so-called “look-back” period, which includes the assets you’ve given away during the previous years. [...]

By signing a remainder deed with a reserved life estate, a grantor is able to designate a beneficiary to inherit her property while the grantor maintains ownership during her lifetime. A [...]

While a first-party supplemental needs trust is designed to allow a disabled beneficiary place their own funds or assets in a trust, a third-party supplemental needs trust is meant for family [...]

A first-party supplemental needs trust is created to allow disabled persons to receive the benefit of their funds in a trust while still qualifying for and receiving government benefits. An [...]

If individuals receive Medicaid benefits during their lifetimes, Medicaid may have a claim against their estates for any amount spent on the recipient. This is called the Medicaid Estate Recovery [...]

Unlike a living trust, a testamentary trust is provided for in a last will and testament, however its terms are established by an individual during their lifetime. The trust sets up the [...]

When choosing an elder law attorney, it is important to properly assess your circumstances and spend time reviewing attorneys in your area. At the end of the day, you want an elder law attorney [...]

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 [...]