by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog
Are you caring for a Florida senior right now? Caregiving can be one of the most thankless and challenging roles that any adult child has to face. While it can also be one of the most rewarding, this becomes more complicated when you think about the potentially increasing health care needs of your aging parent. What does your father need for his diabetes? How will you make sure your mother has the right primary care physician not only now but...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
As a parent of a child with mental illness, you know it is not an easy road. There is no question that your child has faced more challenges than most and, as his or her life has continued, you have found these challenges become more complicated as your child becomes an adult. From navigating public benefits to ensuring your child has the health care needed on a daily basis to understanding the best way to communicate with your child, you know...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog
Are you serving as a caregiver to an older or disabled family member? It can be an invaluable service to a loved one and a rewarding experience as well. Unfortunately, however, it can also come at a great cost. Those working as family caregivers often have to significantly reduce work hours or leave jobs in order to accommodate caregiving duties. With this significant loss of income, it may be important for caregivers to know their options...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog
Have you heard about the estate tax changes that may become law before the end of the year? While the current estate tax exemption sits at $11.7 million per person and $23.4 million per married couple, there have been proposals in the works to lower those numbers down to the levels seen back in 2009. This would mean the estate tax exemption would be significantly reduced down to $3.5 million per person. Furthermore, estate tax rates would...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 25, 2021 | Blog
Have you found that planning for long-term care can be complex? It is true. Not only is every individual’s situation unique, but every state has their own eligibility rules for Medicaid. It may be important to seek out and consult with an experienced elder law attorney in your area to get assistance navigating these intricacies. These are some of the common mistakes that people make when applying for Medicaid without the assistance of a...
