by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 8, 2024 | Blog
May is National Elder Law Month, a time dedicated to focusing on the legal issues and challenges that aging adults encounter and how to support them effectively. In Florida, where there is a significant senior population, understanding how to care for aging individuals is crucial. Let us share five essential tips to help provide better care and ensure the legal protection of aging family members in Florida. 1. Understand Florida-specific estate...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Apr 5, 2024 | Blog
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day provides a timely reminder of the importance of managing medications responsibly. This is not only to prevent misuse but also to ensure that those we care for, especially aging loved ones, are safely and effectively managing their prescriptions. For families navigating the complexities of elder care, however, medication management can be a daunting task. This challenge underscores the broader...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog
Are you anticipating your first year to be involved in Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period? You probably already know that Medicare open enrollment begins every year on October 15th. But, did you know that during this time Medicare health and drug plans make changes to costs, coverage, providers, and pharmacies in their networks? Every year during this open enrollment period you should take the time to review your health plan for any...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog
Moving to Florida brings a change in lifestyle, climate, and even legal considerations, particularly when it comes to estate planning. Establishing or updating your estate plan upon relocating to Florida is crucial to ensure that your wishes are accurately reflected and your assets are protected in this state. We know how important it is to have estate planning that is relevant to your state laws and want to share with you the nine key reasons...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 4, 2023 | Blog
Have you and your spouse recently celebrated the birth of your child? You are now learning that the birth of your child is a life-changing event that brings new responsibilities and considerations for you and your spouse. We are well aware that you, as parents, have so much to do, but it is so very important that updating your Florida estate plan be at the top of your to-do list. You need to be sure that your new addition to your family...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog
Are you and your family enjoying the arrival of summer, with the longer days, cherished moments with aging loved ones, family cookouts, and refreshing swims at the pool or beach? Summer does bring lots of delight, but along with its pleasures for all family members, you and your family need to remain vigilant about a potential hazard in Florida. Because of the soaring temperatures, our aging loved ones are more susceptible to heat-related...
