by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Do you have a loved one who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? We know that this is a challenging time both for your loved one and you. Do you know exactly what Alzheimer’s is and what it may mean for your loved one? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that can cause problems with memory, thinking, cognition, and behavior. Symptoms usually, but not always, develop slowly and worsen over time. The end-stages of the disease...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog
Are you a Florida senior currently on Medicare? Did you know that Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period begins on October 15th? Remember, every year Medicare health and drug plans make changes. These changes range from out of pocket costs and network coverage to providers and pharmacies within their networks, so there is much for a Florida senior to review. It is wise for all Florida seniors to revisit their health plans at least annually...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog
Do you and your spouse have a Florida estate plan? Over the past year, we have shared key articles with you on the types of trust planning you can complete to ensure your goals for yourself, your family, and your legacy are reached. One of the articles that many of our couples contemplating Florida estate planning want to read focuses on the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust. Commonly referred to as a “SLAT” this is an estate planning tool you...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 6, 2022 | Blog
Have you considered a future that might include the need for long-term care? Furthermore, how would you pay for long-term care if you needed it? Have you thought about the reality that in the future you may not be able to live on your own, in your own home, without mobility and cognitive challenges? In fact, it is not a reality that many of us want to face or plan for. In fact, with less than half of all Americans today even completing their...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog
Have you noticed that your parents are beginning to look older? Do they still live in their own home, buy their own groceries and drive themselves to appointments? Have you had any conversations with them about their future? For example, do they have an estate plan, if they became incapacitated where would they want to live or who is in charge of their affairs if they were incapacitated? We know that talking with your aging parents about estate...