Resources for Family Caregivers and Others to Use During National Elder Law Month

Resources for Family Caregivers and Others to Use During National Elder Law Month

Did you know Older Americans Month was formally recognized starting in 1963? Every year during the month of May, the nation has been devoted to honoring and supporting the senior population. Older adults are an indispensable part of our shared society and the annual May designation formally recognizes their value. May is also National Elder Law Month, which is dedicated to promoting and providing legal support for a wide range of senior-related...
Important Considerations to Help Florida Seniors During Older Americans Month

Important Considerations to Help Florida Seniors During Older Americans Month

Did you know that May is National Older Americans Month? Communities, families and loved ones are encouraged to get involved in learning about the issues that our Older Americans face as they age. Do you have an older loved one in your family? Do you have neighbors who are older? This month think about how you could help the elders in your life by reading the following. 1. Consider grocery shopping and meal planning for an Older American. You...
Why Your Parents Need a Durable Power of Attorney

Why Your Parents Need a Durable Power of Attorney

Do you know if your parents have created an estate plan, including a durable power of attorney? Right now is the perfect time for this question. Even though your parents are healthy now, what would happen if one or both of them were to suddenly become incapacitated? For example, one or both might lose their mental or physical capacity due to an accident, a sudden decline in health, or the inevitable factors that come as they age. Be aware that...
How to Establish a Third Party Special Needs Trust for a Disabled Grandchild

How to Establish a Third Party Special Needs Trust for a Disabled Grandchild

Do you have a grandchild with a disability? Are you planning to leave enough funds for your disabled grandchild so that he or she will be protected during his or her lifetime? Be aware, though, that you could possibly jeopardize his or her continued receipt of important government benefits. Is there anything you can do? Absolutely! By planning with your Florida qualified estate planning attorney, you can create a third party special needs...
3 Reasons Why Most Trusts Will Fail

3 Reasons Why Most Trusts Will Fail

Are you considering adding trusts to your estate plan? Are you familiar with what a trust can do for your estate plan, but also what you must do as well? First, a trust is a legal document that identifies the purpose of the trust, the trustee of the trust and his or her powers, the beneficiaries of the trust, and the requirements for distributing the trust assets to the beneficiaries. Secondly, the trustor must fund or place into the trust his...