Category archives: Elderly
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7 years ago
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One of the concerns often expressed to us by clients is how they or a loved one can qualify for Medicaid for long-term care when their gross income exceeds the monthly maximum limit of $2,205 in Florida. For these clients, a solution we provide is helping to set up a Qualified Income Trust in orde... [read more]
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7 years ago
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program. Citing the need to put the program on better financial footing, HUD will raise reverse mortgage fees for some borrowers and lower the amount homeowners can borrow.
A reverse mo... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Grandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the "kiddie tax" could make doing this less beneficial.
An IRA can be a great gift for a grandchild. A young person who inherits an IRA has to take minimum distributions, but because the dist... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One of the most frequent questions we get asked by clients is how to apply and qualify for Medicaid to cover the high cost of a skilled nursing home for the care of a loved one. We receive calls about this almost daily from spouses and family members who are in crisis or near-crisis situations, and ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Online bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too. If your bank allows customers to pay bills online, you can use that service to pay your Medicare premiums.
To set up online bill paying, contact your bank. To make s... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Please join us for a Chair Yoga Class for Seniors at Yoga Den Fleming Island, on Thursday, September 28 from 12 - 1 p.m. Yoga Den Fleming Island is located at 3555 U.S. Highway 17, at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 17 & Westover Road, just two ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one.
Instead of taking steps based on ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We're proud to feature our Database Manager and Paralegal, Donna L. Sayers' super cute dogs, Herman and Clifford as our Pets of the Month!
Herman is 8 years old and doesn’t know he’s a dog. His hobbies are chasing squirrels and lizards, having his ears scratched, going for rides, and waiting... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Special needs trusts can be an invaluable tool for families that have a child with special needs. One often overlooked aspect of a special needs trust (SNT), however, is how the trust is taxed. This consideration is important because the tax savings can be substantial depending on how the trust is ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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No one wants to think about his or her death, but a little preparation in the form of a prepaid funeral contract can be useful. In addition to helping your family after your death, a prepaid funeral contract can be a good way to spend down assets in order to qualify for Medicaid.
A prepaid or... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Have you or a loved one been denied Medicare-covered services because you’re "not improving"? Many health care providers are still not aware that Medicare is required to cover skilled nursing and home care even if a patient is not showing improvement. If you are denied coverage based on this outdate... [read more]
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7 years ago
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A new report finds that states have made incremental improvements in providing long-term care, but need to make more improvements in order to meet the needs of the growing number of people who require long-term care services. According to the 2017 Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard, whi... [read more]
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